> A Practical Guide to Reducing Loneliness Right Now: 11 awkward, life-affirming ways to connect with others. The most practical way to reduce loneliness is no

> A Practical Guide to Reducing Loneliness Right Now: 11 awkward, life-affirming ways to connect with others. The most practical way to reduce loneliness is not to connect with others. Become content living alone. Later you can connect to people when it's not a need. But you should understand what's driving the need, and come up with coping mechanisms. For example, say you really want to show someone a cool picture you just took. Would you still take it if you weren't going to show it to anyone else? If yes, then consider when you will look at it again, tuck it away, and go on with your day. If no, then don't take it. Don't let your needs control how you live your life, or your emotions.