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Easter can be a tough time. Easter is a holiday period that often provides days off but with less activities than what is organized and available at Christmas. Some may be required to attend work right through?

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Page 1: Nine Novel Ways to Negate Loneliness this Easter

Nine novel ways to negate Loneliness this Easter…

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Easter can be tough - a holiday period that often provides days off but less activities than what is available at Christmas.

Some may be required to attend work right through?

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Single parents whose children are off with former spouses can feel emptiness as well.

Colleagues and acquaintances may have gone travelling, or busy with their families?

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As the weather becomes cooler it may that bit harder to be motivated to go out.

The loss of a partner may feel particularly acute. Fly In Fly Out loved ones away?

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It can be relaxing and positive to have real “down time” in a world filled with constant contact through:

Smart phones,e-mail and social media…It can also lead to feelings of loneliness.

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Some find themselves in difficult family situations over the extended holiday time. There is an emphasis on family, friends and chocolate gifts on TV that may simply reinforce what we might be missing.

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Loneliness is a real problem and we need to be aware of it.

Here are 9 Novel Ways to Negate Loneliness this Easter…

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1. Be your best company. Don’t be ashamed to be alone to enjoy something indulgent that you wouldn’t normally experience on your own.

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2. Work out what is the major trigger for loneliness during this holiday time. Do you suffer from social anxiety or grief over loss of expectations?

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3. Respond to last minute calls for help such as Volunteering organisations that assist the elderly, homeless or animal shelters? How about giving blood this Easter?

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4. Show genuine interest in others to overlook your own sadness. Meet your needs through helping others.

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5. Do you fear being vulnerable, rejected or judged? Some of the most successful and prolific contributors in history were rejected countless times and rose to incredible heights! Jesus, The Beatles, Colonel Sanders…

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6. Avoid overindulging to avoid heightening your dissatisfaction. Alcohol will only fuel mood instability and affect your quality of sleep

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7. Exercise is not only good for you, but who knows who you might meet playing sport, out walking or running?

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8. The significance of Easter can be an uplifting experience amongst a Church community so a great time to join in and connect.

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9. Call someone and say hello…

It can make a real difference!

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Need additional support?

Consider an appointment with

TheConfidante Counselling on 0499991884.

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Outside of office hours, emergency contact Lifeline 13 11 44.