In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s take a step back to focus on our wellbeing. By having a healthy sense of self-love, acceptance, and belonging, you will be better equipped to connect with new friends and deepen the relationships with the people who matter in your life. In a time when so many people are looking to connect, these lessons are more important than ever.
Watch Jillian Richardson, author of the Un-Lonely Planet and Creator of The Joy List, to learn the necessary skills to be better at connecting with yourself and your community. You’ll start with a meditation followed by Jillian’s personal story on overcoming obstacles to find self-love and acceptance. You’ll leave knowing more about how to connect with others, cultivate your spirituality, and find a supportive community.
Main Takeaways on Connecting:
- Main Takeaways/Resources:If you are feeling isolated or alone, you are not alone.
- Get curious about the people around us (ask questions)
- Listen to the person you’re talking to
- Think about what your personal boundaries are
- Going Inward (how to connect more with yourself):
- Practice prayer
- Write a letter from your higher self to yourself
- Incorporate more silence and meditation into your life
Top Q&A Questions:
- I want to reach out to someone but I’m not sure how.
- Just say you’re thinking about them and you’re grateful for them or if you’re going through your phone and see a picture of them or you remember a fun memory, just send it to them.
- How do you approach strangers?
- Very common advice is to talk to someone based on something they chose that day. Not be like “oh you have beautiful legs”, but to say “oh I love that shirt.” That’s a really safe way to approach someone.
- Resources mentioned:
- For questions to ask people: Askhole, We’re not really stranger
- Virtual communities:
- Exclusive Offer: If you feel disconnected or lonely, Jillian is offering $50 off your first coaching call. Just use the coupon code MEETUP at this link.
- You can also learn more about her coaching practice.
- Learn about future courses: Sign up to learn more about Jillian’s group courses on connection skills like boundary-setting, making friends, and confidence.
- Un-Lonely Planet: you can purchase the book.
- Find Jillian on social media: You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.
- Book Jillian as a speaker: Learn more about Jillian as a speaker and contact her at her personal website.
Last modified on May 11, 2021
