This morning, I read the US Surgeon General’s announcement about the health problems associated with loneliness and the call to action to intervene in this epidemic. Yes! We must! If you read the news today, you’ll discover how loneliness is killing us.
Now more than ever, we need to commit to “closeness-enhancing behaviors” in your communities. Read The Six Conversations. Practice the 4 Mindsets, the 3 Fresh Goals, and the Six Pathways to start and continue loving connections with others. It can start with you, right now.
The most important mindset right now? Curiosity. Be curious about other people. Seek to learn about their lives. They will feel loved and connected to you. Start with any of these questions in the six categories of what it means to be human:
- Social: Hello! I haven’t seen you in a while! Who have you been spending time with lately?
- Emotional: How have you been feeling about May so far?
- Physical: How have you been sleeping? Any aches and pains?
- Cognitive: What have you been thinking about lately?
- Volitional: How did you decide to spend your summer?
- Spiritual: Have you been thinking about God lately?
Let’s get started!