Connecting with Loneliness: A Guided Journal - by Jessie Everts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Uplifting journal prompts for overcoming loneliness

The most meaningful relationship you'll have in life is with yourself. Connecting with Loneliness offers 175 thought-provoking prompts and exercises to help you build up your self-worth and forge a stronger connection with yourself and others. This journal will help you reframe your thoughts from a hopeful point of view, embrace joy and happiness, and open up to new experiences and opportunities with a sense of confidence and curiosity.

• A progressive approach-Organized by topics that build on each other, these encouraging prompts will guide you through the process of dealing with loneliness and building confidence.
• A variety of activities-Discover writing prompts, meditations, and simple challenges to help you get to know yourself and relate to others; some are short and quick, while others inspire deeper reflection.
• Evidence-based techniques-Conquer loneliness with exercises rooted in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
• Quotes and affirmations-Find inspiration in poignant quotes, and give your self-esteem a boost with positive affirmations.

Let go of loneliness with help from this inspiring guided journal.

Review Quotes

"Connecting with Loneliness shows us how to embrace loneliness and even use it for personal transformation. It also addresses the two most important things for creating genuine mental health: learning to be kinder to yourself, and making meaningful connections with others. Wherever you are now, you can use this as a guidebook for growth." --Henry Emmons, MD, founder of JoyLab.coach and author of The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm

"After a long period of time social distancing, it may be hard to find a way out of loneliness, but Jessie Everts offers support in her new book, Connecting with Loneliness. A guided journal with thought-provoking questions, it has the keys to help unlock isolation and provide the courage to connect more deeply with oneself and others." --Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness

"There are a lot of resources out there, but none that are this timely and build on the research and expertise of Dr. Everts. This in-depth, practical, personal guide is a much-needed resource for meeting the needs of people struggling with loneliness." --Jodi Dworkin, PhD, professor and extension specialist

"This beautiful journal seems to be about self-reflection and love and not only loneliness. Connecting with Loneliness is just what is needed now, as we edge out of a pandemic. While timely, this journal is also timeless--it is an exercise in kindness. Seldom do we take time to nurture ourselves, build a relationship with self, and be gentle with self. Especially as a mom and grandma, my thoughts focus on my family and how I can support them. This journal is helping me connect with myself and this next stage in life as I contemplate what the future holds." --Rebecca Buller, education & prevention manager at Wayside Recovery Center

About the Author

JESSIE EVERTS, PhD, LMFT, is a therapist, yoga/mindfulness teacher, and mental health consultant. She uses mindfulness practices along with cognitive and acceptance therapies to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, life transitions, parenting, postpartum mental health, work-life balance, and trauma