The coronavirus pandemic has led to many sudden changes and losses, including the cancellation of important life events and the loss of normalcy. This has been challenging for all of us and has led to feelings of grief and confusion,
Connect with Your Community
Seeking social connection can help you cope with loneliness by providing a deeper sense of belonging and social support. A great way to do this is to connect with your community! There are many opportunities to become more involved with
Strengthen Your Relationships
Reaching out to friends and family can be a great way to cope with loneliness and build a sense of belonging and community. Often times, it can feel scary to try and make new friends, especially when we are feeling
Be Social!
When we’re feeling lonely, it can be hard to find the motivation to go out and be social. While, it’s normal to need alone time to recharge, especially if you are more introverted, it’s important to try your best to
Self-reflection Leads to Insight
If you’re struggling with loneliness, we encourage you to focus on getting to know yourself better. Engage in self-reflection and explore the root of your loneliness. If you have a better understanding of why you’re feeling lonely, you will have
Coping with Loneliness: Series Introduction
Loneliness is part of the human experience. Many of us are familiar with feelings of loneliness and isolation and know that they can be hard to work through at times. Loneliness can stem from a lack of social connection, feeling
Adopt a Growth Mindset
After experiencing rejection, it can be challenging to maintain a positive perspective and put yourself out there again. The idea of being vulnerable and risking rejection again can be scary and daunting. However, it is important to try your best
Lean on Your Support System
An important part of healing from rejection involves leaning on your support system. By reaching out to people who you can depend on, you can feel connected, supported, and grounded. This is especially important, as rejection can often leave us
Build Up Your Self-Esteem
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Because experiencing rejection can often hurt our self-esteem, it’s important to be intentional about building ourselves up and increasing our sense of self-worth. We encourage you to reflect on the things that you love
Challenge Self-Blame & Criticism
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant When we experience rejection, it is easy to fall into a pattern of self-blame and criticism. We may question whether we did something wrong or think that it was our fault that we were