Listen "Episode 3: How to get Comfortable with the Discomfort of Being Alone - with Anna Zannides "
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHave you ever felt incredibly lonely? Perhaps you’re currently single and desperately wishing you weren’t, if so, this episode is for you.Being alone, especially when you don’t want to be, is excruciating, but the irony is that when you learn to enjoy your own company, your life can change for the better.In this episode my guest, break-up coach and Buddhist, Anna Zannides shares her journey to aloneness and unpacks exactly what it takes to feel at peace with yourself regardless of your relationship status.Episode highlights:The difference between being lonely and being aloneWhy there’s societal shame directed at single peopleThe power of learning to enjoy your own companyHow ‘not wanting’ is key to inner peaceAvoiding the trap of a relationship that’s convenientUsing negative emotions as signalsFinding peace by sitting with the very thing that’s not peacefulThe physical toll of unhappinessA relationship reality checkReading resources: ‘The Biology of belief’ - Bruce Lipton, ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ - Bessel van der Kolk, ‘When the Body Says No’ - Gabor MateNavigating the journey of self-validation rather than seeking external validation has been a recurring topic on the podcast and this episode puts another interesting spin on this powerful topic.Visit Anna’s website: www.annazannides.comBuy Anna’s book ‘How Did I get Here’ on Amazon here.Connect with Anna on Instagram @annazannides here. Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days. STOP putting your progress on the back burner LEARN how to set effective boundaries MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month Get instant access to STOP Procrastinating in 7 Days here. __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you know you want more from your life or career but you're totally stuck about where to start, I invite you to book a complimentary strategy call with me here. We'll uncover what's holding you back from the goals you want to achieve and you'll leave the call with actionable steps to get you moving in the right direction.For the tea on me, how I work, who I coach and the packages I offer, please visit my website - www.emmaobriencoach.comYou can also connect with me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach where I share an abundance of tools, strategies and brilliant content, you might also see the occasional dog.