how to deal with loneliness | podcast today I'm growing by growingannanas
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Hey Team! In my latest "Today I'm Growing" episode, I talk about something that affects us all: feeling lonely. I'll be sharing my own experiences and some tips on how I cope with it, like practicing a morning routine that keeps me positive and exploring solo travel. We'll also explore some small ways to connect with others and find joy, even when you're feeling alone.
Thank you so much for watching and supporting me. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel and leave a comment if you have any thoughts or questions. Remember, we're all in this together! 💜
Anna x
In my personal experience loneliness stems from the lack of purpose, not from the lack of social connections. Find your purpose, focus on yourself and meaningful connections will cross your path. Many people want to "fix" loneliness by finding social connections first (doing a lot of social activities, having a full agenda, posting on social media to validate their busy lives) which only makes them even lonelier since most of these connections aren't meaningful or do not align with their path. And it is a win-win situation, you work on your self-development and learn to live in solitude PLUS make meaningful connections in the process - VS have a lot of non-meaningful connections and also being stuck in life.
So you’re saying having friends that don’t a line with your purpose, is a waste of time and you’re going to still feel lonely?
@@Esa790 Not a waste of time, but you can waste too much time on them which you better can use for self development or for relationships that more align with your values.
That is exactly right
I like this
So true ❤
As someone who has always been hurt by people i have fallen in love with, I have decided to stay single for my own mental well being but the idea of being alone in old age or when I am sick, scares me. I am hoping this podcast sheds light on how to deal with such situations, and gives me confidence to pursue the life i want
Did you consider that you might've chosen the wrong men to date? Surely you do have a father, grandpa or uncle whose character you like, so there must be some good men too, right?
@@holzkopf4589it’s hard to find the right guy, a lot of women just give up. I don’t blame them. It sucks being used.
@@Cloud_6275yeah 😅🤌🏻
@@Cloud_6275 What is so hard about it? Which places were you looking for them at? And please don't tell me online
Even if it might feel like that, I hope that you will have a bright and happy future ahead of you.
When I quit social media. That is what made the biggest difference in my mental health. I felt like a new born baby. Finally alive and well. Looking at everything with new eyes.
Perfect timing as a teenager who's being homeschool and have no friends...But i am focusing on my physical health. Thank you so much for Inspiration ❤❤❤
I'm also a teenager being homeschooled! What homeschool do you use?
@@LeylaT3-fw7ke I am from India so, if you are from different country, it'll be different I guess ☺️
Same, abt to go into my 5th year as a homeschooler, try joining online classes from safe platforms, it really helped me
Yeah me too .
To deal with loneliness the best thing is to go out and meet new people. Focus more on others, like my parents or a man, or friends, and less on yourself. Regards from Argentina.
I stumbled across one of your videos looking for a good rest day stretch and this video popped up! For almost three years I've been happily and intentionally single and uninterested in actively seeking relationships. There's a lot of pressure, socially, to be in a relationship and it feels wonderful to come across others who are happy without pursuing that in their lives. There can be times where loneliness is present, much like when relationships can get overbearing and stressful and managing it can be challenging. I appreciate the insight you unloaded here. Thank you, I look forward to catching future podcasts (and I'll be back for HIIT and rest day stretching)
Love how she uses her platform for good ❤
Anna, you are such an inspiration and we have so much in common! I also wake up at 5 am every morning and start with journaling, then work out (most of the time to your workout videos ;))I love my solitude mornings. Thank you so much for this podcast and for all your tips ♥️ you are a rock star 😘😘
Love this Anna. I’m 21, renting in my own place, not on social media. I love time in my own space, but sometimes get lonely. I’ve learned to choose my social time mindfully, so I can connect then come back to my own space without overwhelm of social or loneliness. Still figuring out the balance. But love doing solo trips and things.
An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day ❤
Wow I have been struggling with loneliness for two years and I was having a huge breakdown now. It came on the perfect time.
I don't have any friends and I have depression...
It comes in the right time🥺 thanks Anna❤ You don't know how much I like to listen to your podcasts ❤❤❤
I’ve seen your videos on Facebook and reels here and I recently subscribed and to see this video pop up right now when I’m struggling so deeply it’s a sign from God that I will be okay
Anna you mean so much to me you make me the healthiest happy and best version of my self❤ I wouldn’t be anywhere as good as I am without your content.
Thank you for being so candid and honest about how you deal with your loneliness. It really helps to know most of us all go through this at one point or another.
I'm truly glad to hear my openness could offer some comfort. You're absolutely right, loneliness is a universal experience, and there's strength in recognizing we're not alone in feeling alone.
Thank you so much for sharing this topic. It’s so hard to talk about being lonely because it makes you feel stupid sometimes. Not many people on social media share or talk about topic like this. It’s nice to hear someone else’s approach to it. The fact that you talked about so many aspects of it it was very nice hearing how you work on it.
Anna, I have been doing your workouts for 4 years. I think of you as my personal trainer. If it helps, you are making a big difference to the lives of many people, like me. I hope you know how loved you are.
Anna, I am so glad we crossed path even just online. I'm happy that finally there's another girl just like me, love to spend time alone, single, live alone and love to take self on a date. I know there's German adjective word ,,Einzelgaenger" and it's okay to be one. yet, I'm struggling that most people in my country can't relate, they have in mind that people shouldn't be alone in life and it's a shame for woman being single in mid 20's. I tried to explain that I'm fine being this way, it turned out they assumed there's something wrong with my life. So, I assume that I might not fit in this society, for living different way not the way most people do. Just watched your podcast, it motivated me to carry on living life the way I want it to be.
I'm from Russia, the same situation here.
I'm so touched by your message and so happy we found each other in this vast online world! It sounds like you're embracing your "Einzelgänger" spirit beautifully, and there's so much strength in that.
I used to walk to work before, in the morning, before 7am and I really liked that it was so quite. After a time, I started to recognized the people on the streets. I enjoyed seeing how the city wakes up
I'm do happy and i wish i get a hi from the best ever person! You helped me get motivated, lose fat and i became a better person! Thank you do much Anna and hope you have s bright future!❤
This channel is a ray of hope for me who was hurt by ppl many times and don't want to make frnds anymore.
This podcast helps me so much with managing my stress and physical health. Thank you so much for this!
This really is the right time ❤😢😢 you don't know how much I need it thank you Anna❤❤ my dad died 😢 💔 last year and I still miss him very much and I have this feeling of abandonment and like there's no one I can talk to
I’m sending you love to wherever you are ❤
I feel you girl❤ I feel you and your pain so much💔
@@Leyliayson ❤❤ thank you for your support 🥺🥺
@@Audreysatch ❤❤🥺🥺
Abused by family, heartbroken, needed that the most ❤
Hey Ana, i'm listening right now your podcasts and i am 4 years single. I'm really gut with that and i don't feel alone because i enjoy the time with myself. I have also some good friends hier in Germany where I live. We don't need to compare us with nobody els, because sometimes it's just a luck to find somebody or sometimes they show outside that they are happy. You never know, but it's important to be good with ourselves 😊
You’re exactly where you need to be beloved. Thank you for your insight. This has helped me to reflect and be aware of the unnecessary struggle of loneliness. Loneliness is a perspective of negativity and not being empowered which is all a choice
I always thought about people who has thousands followers and if they can feel lonely. Sp thank you that you shared this feeling as for me pretty famous person. I struggle a lot woth this feeling but to know that person like you can have this feeling maybe now too it makes me feel better. So thank you for this, for advice and for tips 😊😊😊 I wish us all feel that we are not alone.
Being Alone and Being Lonely are two completely separate things. Alone is being with yourself and you need to come to know and enjoy your own self. Loneliness is the feeling that no one understands or shares what you are experiencing.
You are such a sweetheart, to share this part of your life and many are being blessed because of it❤
The Living in the NOW, just knowing I get out to Libraries
,museums ,walk by the ocean, then go read at the Community building at Asilomar and speak to people who come from all over the world to the Monterey Peninsula. And will call people that supported me in a community event and supported me in that activity.(even giving them personal thank you cards, like my mentor taught me). Thank you so much for the Solution.
Du bist so ein toller Mensch, danke dass Du uns Einblick in deine Gefühlswelt gibst❤ Ich konnte mich in so vielen Punkten wiederfinden:)
oh wow, I can see myself in all the things that you said. ❤ I send you all my love and I pray for you and everyone that needs it to be able in the future to find someone that will understand you, will love you and will make you feel at peace. have a great day
Anna, I love your honesty about loves and challenges in your life. I hope you are always happy because you make so many others feel so much better about themselves.
I listen to your podcasts in my solitude time. I usually feel more lonely around others than by myself.
Girl it felt so amazing to listen to this podcast! I lost all my friends because of immigration to another country and I feel lonely sometimes. Thank you, it felt like talking to bestie 💋
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I'm new here on your channel and I'm so glad that i found it. The videos i saw until now, i just loved.
I'm single for many years, too. And i can totally understand your podcast.
Greetings from Bavaria.❤
Thank you so much because i been filing so lonely, and i been thinking no one likes me, not even my friend's,but after watching this video i feel beter,so thank you again i love you so much
I even don't realise I'm so lonely since I have moved to another city. Thank you, you open my eyes.
I’m in my first year of high school and I’m just juggling so many things right now, my mental health, my physical health, my grades and on top of that, I don’t have any friends in my class, so I have no one to talk to. In that time I have, talking to no one, I think I really do experience loneliness, so thank you for helping me with that. 😊
Thankyou Hannah for this precious and cuddling episode. I am so grateful knowing and following you🧘🏻🌼🐝
That’s so true - the urge to buy things we don’t need for that instant short term fulfilment
I have listened to your morning habits for wake up early that made me wake up early and take a morning walk ❤
hey anna! it's so helpful to listen to your podcasts in the difficult times. im only 16 year but i find it so useful in my current life. thank you from my heart💚🌿
Going for a walk ( for me, with my dog)is so nice way to meditate..
It’s crazy how many times I said „OMG its totally me right now!” While watching this video. Thank you Anna :)
In my 20s, loved dating, being single. Dinner, vacation alone, no problem, I still enjoyed. As I've gotten older and most everyone has gotten married, being alone becomes more noticeable and takes on more of a "for ever" feeling. It doesn't get easier. Good luck to everyone.
I am also dealing with being alone and feeling lonely, additionally starting to regret a lot of decisions because I got way too much time to deal with my feelings and thoughts. And I know that a friend of mine feels the exact same and I feel guilty for not being there for him but I just cannot go there every weekend. I am not responsible for his well-being, but for mine. I need to heal first and sort my life.
YOU MADE MY LIFE SO MUCH BETTER ANNA
Hey Anna, it sounds like you've been through a lot and it's wonderful that you've put yourself out there to help people. I'm alright at this meditation thing so here's my tip if you'd like it: sit comfortably in any position (i like sitting cross legged on top of a pillow in my bed), close your eyes and do a body scan - relax your forehead jaw shoulders etc, don't fight any thoughts at all, notice them coming into your head, say to each thought very gently and compassionately 'I'll see you a bit later', notice any feelings that come up ( boredom, frustration, sadness anger) and see how they feel in your body- it's your jaw tensing? Is your brow furrowed? My chest usually hurts for any of my negative feelings.. don't fight it. Acknowledge your feeling and gently say ' Sadness i know you're here and it's ok, it's ok my love'. Watch the emotion in your body. In my case it intensifies and then starts to pass away like a cloud and i feel my body let it go.
A second technique is loving kindness meditation where your think ' may i be happy, peaceful, and without suffering, may i and my family be happy peaceful etc, may i and my family and friends etc, may i and every living being etc, and then come back to yourself- may i be happy etc.
I would go with these two things before the breath stuff (which i do do and was taught when i was young)..I think these 2 techniques could really compliment your journalling :)
Thank you, Anna, for your lovely and joyful podcast episode, which always brings me joy ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Liebe Anna,
Danke für Deine motivierenden, authentischen und sehr sympathischen Videos. Mein Englisch-Level ist sehr einfach und dennoch freue ich mich, dass ich Deine englischen Videos größtenteils verstehe. Du hast eine sehr klare Aussprache❤ und wenn ich etwas nicht verstehe, stoppe ich kurz und googel das Wort😊
Alles Gute für Dich und liebe Grüße aus Berlin nach Berlin
@jacquelined.2212 Das Video ist untertitelt. Wenn Du willst, kannst Du Dir den deutschen Untertitel einblenden lassen 💕☺
@@kejufra1 👍vielen Dank
Hi Anna 🩷
Ich freue mich jetzt schon riesig auf das Video❤️❤️❤️
Your workout exercises are perfect! I’m 17 and I’m from Russia and I really love you! Especially your support in every video gives me so much power to try doing more and more! Thank you ❤🙏
Тоже из России и тоже смотрю Аню ^_^
I can relate a lot. I feel lonely when I compare myself. Another reason is I'm quite ok being by myself and living with solitude but when I get false hope from a friend or loved one that they're here for me but in reality they're not actually, it makes me feel lonely and crave human presence.
Otherwise I do pretty well being alone,and yes I do feel the solitude when I'm alone 🤍
You just gained a new subscriber ❤ I loved your content on fitness but this is a bonus! I totally agree with you about the part of social media & comparing myself to others so I stopped that a few years ago. Anyway I can relate, love this. Thx again!
It was soothing listening to this. I have lived in Germany and I know the pleasures of shopping at DM :). If I may add to what can make you lonely. Where your friends stop speaking to you. On one hand we yearn for relationships but our friends who have been in one for long at times envy our single independent lives. And as a result I have few friends who have just stopped speaking to me. As these were close and good people in my life, loosing them as friends made me feel lonely and took some time to recover and forget with no hard feelings because as I said, these were good friends.
Anna can you make a video on how to :
1.deal with negative thoughts/anxiety
2.change the person you are in the new year
3.deal with burnout
This podcast was so so relatable and I think for me loneliness also mean living life without any goal or just procrastinating important work.
This is amazingly honest and down to Earth. Highly appreciated ❤
You're such a lovely & hard working girl. So proud of you ❤
Hi anna i am 16 years old girl I love your podcasts, because they feel like you are taking about me and helps me in growing you are my inspiration, motivation you are the stonger women I have ever seen ❤️
,you are right ,love your self because self love is not selfish ❤
Our body is our home listen to our body😊
Love you anna sis❤love your workout keep growing because we are also
growing with you ❤
Loved it 💗…You are amazing and such an inspiration…Love the clarity in your thoughts and words !
I died when you said DM was your favorite distraction 🤣 because me too! I'm always finding a reason to stop into DM and buy maybe some snacks, a nail polish, a new mascara, etc. Especially since DM is pretty close to my place and it now has self-checkouts, so I can go without interacting with anyone. But I have gotten better at not buying things just to buy things, when I am in DM I try my best to ask myself if I really need the item, how will it serve me, do I already have anything that fits that purpose, etc.
But this video resonated a lot with me, since I am a foreigner in Germany (working in Berlin but living in Leipzig at the moment) and I am so lonely here. I am good at being alone and finding things to do, but it is just hard sometimes. Especially since I just finished my Master's, so many of my friends from my program are now in different parts of Germany or back in their home countries.
I used to buy the random stuff also. Four years ago I started to declutter and learn new behaviours. It gets easier…throw out what you don’t need anymore and you’ll see a huge difference!
I'M SO EXCITED! I CANT WAIT! LOVE YOU ANNA!❤❤
Anna, vielen, vielen Dank für deine Worte.
Ich erfahre zur Zeit sehr oft das Gefühl der Einsamkeit. Dieses Video hat mir so sehr geholfen diese Emotion zu verstehen.
:)
I hear you,Anna but to be honest with you,it is being lonely you will learn more about yourself before sharing your life with your partner.When the timing is right,Universe will present you a well~deserved partner.Enjoy your singlehood while you still can.Blesings to you always and grateful for everything you do for us here!You're such a beauiful soul!Thank you very much for this wonderful podcast!❤❤❤
Thank you Anna for this amazing podcast ❤️...Lots of Love..
Cleaning my house is a form of meditation for me. It puts me in a zen state. I also love doing things on my own and waking up at 5 in the morning. But people do need to connect with kindred spirits once in awhile.
You're a ray of sunshine, keep up the good work ❤
I found your chanel when i was searching for a workout , did the workout and stayed for the podcast , loved it although i never listen podcasts .
This feels so natural. I was completing your sentences throughout the podcast.
Thank you for cheering me up to switch my lonely day into happy, powerful and good day❤
Yaaaay!! I’ve been waiting for another podcast!🎉
Thank you Anna, It’s really good to listen to, and so much helpful ❤ keep going 😊
I am waiting for it as for going from the hardest time of my life maybe so my inspiration is anna 😊
Thank you for these open-heart videos full of emotions and useful advice for people. I fully agree with you with the important difference between choosing to be alone and feel loneliny.
I fully agree with you that having time for our own body and brain is impotant for balance and happiness
And the n thank you again for your workouts. You do an amazing job gathering with you 5 millions people
This episode really touched me.. thank you so much! Especially that you brought here the topic of lost our love ones. It’s a really painful part of life.. for me it is. Thank you again! I wait for your next episode!
P.s.: Would you recommend some podcast what you use to listen regularly?
I love you and I always exercise with you. You are my trainer. My body has changed and I have become more disciplined in exercising. You are wonderful and full of life.❤🎉
Thank you. It means alot to me. I rather be on my own than be surrounded by people n feel alone. I do have a lot of hobbies and love fitness.
ANNA love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I'm struggling, but your video made it so easy . Thank you, and I love you so much 💗 💖
Your are literally the most inspiring RUclipsr ever.
I’ve always been quite lonely even growing up. I had friends at school, but then if everyone had to pair up then I’d be the one left out. I never felt I fitted in and still don’t as a 50 something. I’m still in an abusive marriage - lonely despite not living on my own - and I suffer severe anxiety and panic disorder along with social and health anxiety, so I guess there’s no chance now for me to get out of this situation. I’m friendly, I am a good communicator despite my anxiety, im a good listener and I’m funny and yet I’m lonely 😔🤔 it makes no sense. I worry a lot about the negative impact on my health but not sure how to change it. Comparing to others makes me feel worse, but I guess that’s understandable. The positive thing is I have strength and resilience to just keep going. I also love doing your hiit cardio workouts on RUclips and other channels which really does help with my anxiety and confidence 🙏🏻❤️
You sound like a beautiful human Nicki :) I truly hope that you are safe. You are worthy of healthy, nourishing relationships & friendships. Sometimes, especially with severe anxiety, we get so lost in the endless mind chatter & trying to cope that we forget our worth & how we deserve to be treated. I hope that you see the wonderful, worthy being that you are. Sending you much light & love 🩵
I really love your podcast❤ I always listen to it when drawing/designing my own bullet journal😊
Thank you a lot, Anna! You are inspiring!
Thank you. Need to hear someone sharing about this topic so much recently and here it is! :)
I used to be lonely, now im just alone. I changed my environment and daily habits to become a better version of myself
I'll say this much: Your words have much more weight and impact on us because you're also single, just like many of us viewers. It just doesn't help anymore listening to only married couples who tell us to be happy being single because they don't have to deal with it anymore.
Dankeschön liebe Anna, für deinen Podcast mit einem sehr wichtigen Thema❤
Omg I also love dm so much and I also buy my snacks or food after a workout haha. Thanks for this vlog 💗💗💗
I really love your podcast, I feel calm when I just listening to your voice
This is a great podcast episode! Very good messages!
Thanks for sharing this. I am also struggling with a weird relationship with food when it comes I am stressed.
An example of how to talk trivial things endlessly. Loneliness is bad, overworking is bad, being alone is not the same as lonely. Omg who would thought.
Anna you are super amazing and Awesome
I hope you have a nice day ❤❤
It really takes courage to talk about our problems outloud. Hope all the best for you.
I found this episode filled with love and caring 💕 thank you so much 💗
It’s unfortunate to see that alot of people are alone. I never thought this would be an issue, but the reality is that it is. Even with the availability of social media platforms to help us connect, we just don’t.
I also work hard and I’m enjoying my single time haha, sometimes I wonder if I will love again
Here we don't have those classes you can apply to do with other people, and in the case of having no friends, there's no one to call to hang out.
This helps me so much thx anna❤