One of the paradoxes of our times lies in the demand for competitive professionals on one hand and citizens who know how to work ethically and live in community on the other. In other words, we are expected to share, but we are encouraged, taught, and pressured to compete and outperform others.
A predominantly individualistic behavior can contribute to feelings of loneliness. According to the Perceptions of the Impact of Covid-19 survey conducted by Ipsos with people from 28 countries, including a thousand Brazilians, the sensation of loneliness increased in the last semester of 2021, according to 52% of Brazilians. In the average of all countries, 41% of people said they had become lonelier in the last 6 months of the same year.
In the video below, from the YouTube channel “TED,” a channel that features the best TED Conferences held by the world’s leading thinkers, we see Yann Dall’Aglio, a French philosopher and author, talking about his research on love and connection in an increasingly individualistic world.
If you’re feeling lonely, investigate the origin of that feeling.
Many people are feeling lonely, but what exactly is bothering you in this situation? Analyzing the emotions associated with the feeling of loneliness can provide insights into how you can manage it.
For example, consider someone who misses meeting friends for lunch every Thursday. To address the longing for those weekly gatherings, they can arrange video conference conversations at a similar time or even schedule virtual lunches to simulate the in-person meetings.
