31/10/2025
🌿 A need for plans and connection to reduce loneliness ❤️
For many people without children/ family at home, single , grieving or isolated , social plans aren’t just “something to do” they’re a lifeline.
When plans change last minute, even for totally understandable reasons, it can hit harder than people realise. It can also trigger anxiety, leaving people feeling uncertain or worried about whether they’ll have connection or support that day.
It’s not about blame life is busy, and we all have commitments and unexpected things that come up. But it’s worth remembering that we never truly know what someone else is going through.
For those who spend a lot of time alone, moments of connection can be essential for emotional wellbeing and help manage feelings of loneliness and anxiety. It can be hard to continuously make plans to try to stay connected and not withdraw and to help reduce loneliness.
If you have a friend who lives alone or doesn’t have family around, a quick message, or just checking in can make a real difference. Keeping their experience in mind and communication goes a long way it reminds people they matter and helps reduce the sting of isolation and uncertainty.
Let’s all try to hold a bit of space for each other , for the ones juggling full plates, and for the ones who are quietly trying to stay connected, well, and a little less anxious. 💛
