Living Alone Together: Overcoming Loneliness in a Tech-Driven World

17/08/2024 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 26
Living Alone Together: Overcoming Loneliness in a Tech-Driven World

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In this episode of the Pivotal Decisions Podcast, Stan dives into the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation, revealing the surprising and devastating impact it has on our lives. Drawing from recent research by Brigham Young University and Cigna, Stan discusses how loneliness is not only a significant mental and emotional challenge but also a major predictor of premature mortality. The statistics are alarming, showing that loneliness can be as detrimental to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Resources Mentioned:Brigham Young University study on loneliness and mortalityCigna's survey based on the UCLA Loneliness ScaleTech Jury statistics on mobile phone usageBlog post: "How to Be Faithful in Loneliness" by Watermark Community ChurchHow to Be Faithful in Loneliness | Watermark Community Church3 Ways to Overcome Loneliness for Christians - David Jeremiah Blog