The One You Feed From Loneliness to Belonging: Small Steps That Change Everything with Jillian Richardson
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Apr 11, 2025 Jillian Richardson, an author and coach focused on adult connections, educates listeners on transforming loneliness into belonging. She tackles the complexities of making friends as adults, emphasizing that vulnerability and intention are key. Jillian shares strategies for nurturing deeper relationships, the importance of consistency, and the power of engaging in uncomfortable conversations. Her practical tips on initiating friendships encourage a more meaningful community experience, illustrating that real connections often emerge from navigating discomfort.
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Loneliness and Social Perception
- Loneliness negatively impacts social perception, making lonely people perceive neutral situations as attacks.
- This can create a downward spiral, making it harder to form connections and reinforcing loneliness.
Intention in Building Friendships
- Set an intention for building friendships and stick to it.
- Treat making friends like a goal you actively pursue, rather than something that should happen naturally.
Building Friendships Through Parties
- Jillian Richardson shares a story of making new friends by attending a monthly party and expressing her enjoyment to the hosts.
- She emphasizes the importance of earnestness and expressing excitement about new connections.
