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The Coddiwomple Pilgrim's avatar

I appreciate the simplicity of your suggestions.

Drone Drifter X's avatar

This hit me harder than a ton of bricks. With my line of work it's hard to connect with people besides those I work with and at times, I'm usually all alone. Loneliness sucks, so remember those in your life pick up the phone and give them a call. Also As many others stated the one person rule is truly key.

Josh Greentree's avatar

I've found that practicing tiny touches of care goes a long way. It shows others that you're willing to work for them.

Ryan Stax's avatar

Excellent observations Chris.

I am seeing more people use our community centers here as well.

Chris Antonelli's avatar

This is interesting… it makes sense… it is also super encouraging because this is needed in our society

Modern Caesar's avatar

That one-person rule is gold. We tend to overcomplicate connections with dozens of tips and strategies, yet all you have to do is to genuinely try to connect with one person.

Chris Antonelli's avatar

Yes for sure... this is the problem with what I call the framework culture... sometimes 1 step is better than 10 ;)

Mark Swanson's avatar

its scary to think about how many people are lonely even when they look happy im definitely gonna try that one person rule and text someone i havent talked to in a while

Chris Antonelli's avatar

I know, those stats I posted in the article were sobering and now when I am out in public I am even more aware and seeing the signs. Great to connect with you, just subscribed!

William Slayton's avatar

Important discussion. Our connections are key to our own mental health. Important to be intentional about our relationships

Chris Antonelli's avatar

You are right, that intention helps defeat the barriers.

Open Journal: Michelle Cait's avatar

I really like this. It’s in the hands of each of us to make the first move, reach out, connect. Show up, consistently, like a ping pong match. Thanks!

Chris Antonelli's avatar

Thank you Michelle... it is for sure all in the hands of each of us... well said