Lonely Less

Explore strategies, ideas and advice for overcoming loneliness

Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely you are lonely. And it's not nice.

But your situation can change for the better!

In Lonely Less: How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely, bestselling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.

The book recognises that as social beings, we each need to interact with others; to connect in positive ways and feel that we are understood, that we belong and are valued by others.

It offers:

• A guide to meeting new people and making friends
• Advice on how best to 'fit in' with others
• Ideas on how to spend time alone
• Recommendations for keeping connected when working from home
• Expert advice on managing existential loneliness; the disconnection that can follow a traumatic experience

Whether you're looking to empower yourself or help someone else, Lonely Less is a must-read in order to better connect with others, take part in social activities, make friends, be understood and feel a sense of belonging.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Understanding Loneliness

Chapter 2 Knowing What You Want

Chapter 3 Positive Thinking

Chapter 4 Meeting New People

Chapter 5 Making Friends: What to Do

Chapter 6 Making Friends: What to Say

Chapter 7 Fitting In

Chapter 8 Getting Closer

Chapter 9 Managing Existential Loneliness

Chapter 10 Spending Time Alone

Chapter 11 Working from Home and Loneliness at Work

Chapter 12 Being Inclusive: Helping Others to Connect and to Belong

Further Information and Support

About the Author

Build friendships and overcome loneliness

Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture or abilities, can find themselves disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely you are lonely.

But your situation can change for the better!

Connect with others in positive ways

In Lonely Less: How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely bestselling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement to counter loneliness, connect with and enjoy the company of other people, make friends, be understood and feel a sense of belonging.

You will learn how to:

• Meet new people and make friends
• Fit in and be in tune with others
• Manage time alone
• Keep connected when working from home
• Manage existential loneliness; the disconnection that can follow a traumatic experience
• Support others who may also be struggling with feelings of loneliness.

Whether you're looking to empower yourself or help someone else, Lonely Less will enable you to live a happier, more connected life; a life where you feel accepted, understood and valued by others.