And about half of adults in the U.S. report they feel lonely, according to the Surgeon General. And there are key ways you can assess your loneliness and take pragmatic action to reduce it—and feel more connected. gettyAssess YourselfAs you determine how to feel less alone, you’re wise to start by understanding yourself and your unique challenges. But you don’t typically feel lonely unless you’re alone 75% of the time or more, according to new research published in the Journal of Research in Personality. Loneliness can be associated with boredom or under-stimulation and when your brain is active and invigorated, you’ll have less space to feel lonely.

Source: Forbes December 03, 2023 23:07 UTC