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QUIZ How Lonely Are You Quiz (Self Check-in) · A Capture Deep Vibs A Positive Space For Inspiration And Embracing Of Heart

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  Speaker 1: Hey everyone, welcome to our special collaboration with Christine from
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  Speaker 1: the Yan channel. Today we're diving into an important topic
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  Speaker 1: that often gets overlooked, loneliness. Just like depression or anxiety,
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  Speaker 1: loneliness is an issue that many of us face, yet
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  Speaker 1: it's frequently brushed aside, especially in a post-COVID world where
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  Speaker 1: we might think there's no reason to feel lonely anymore.
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  Speaker 1: But the truth is, loneliness continues to affect us all,
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  Speaker 1: often in ways we don't even realize. So to help
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  Speaker 1: you explore this feeling, we've created a quiz designed to
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  Speaker 1: assess your baseline level of loneliness. Awareness is key. Understanding
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  Speaker 1: our level of loneliness can help us recognize patterns, take
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  Speaker 1: proactive steps toward connection and improve our overall well-being. So
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  Speaker 1: grab a piece of paper or a notepad to jot
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  Speaker 1: down your responses for each question. At the end of
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  Speaker 1: the quiz, we'll tally up your scores to help you
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  Speaker 1: gain insight into your baseline level of loneliness. Before we
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  Speaker 1: get started, it's important to note that loneliness is not
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  Speaker 1: the same as being alone. While you can learn to
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  Speaker 1: appreciate solitude, loneliness is more about that sense of disconnection
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  Speaker 1: from everything and everyone around you. So let's take this
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  Speaker 1: journey together and uncover what loneliness really means for you. Ready?
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  Speaker 1: Let's begin. Number one, when you reflect on your social life,
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  Speaker 1: you feel A, connected and fulfilled. B. Mostly satisfied, though
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  Speaker 1: you wouldn't mind more interaction. C. A bit disconnected at times.
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  Speaker 1: Or D. Like you're missing meaningful connections. 2. How often
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  Speaker 1: do you wish you had more social interactions? A. Rarely.
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  Speaker 1: I'm happy with my current level of connection. B. Occasionally,
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  Speaker 1: but I enjoy my personal time too. C. Often. I
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  Speaker 1: sometimes feel left out or distant from others. Or D.
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  Speaker 1: Very often, I feel isolated and crave more meaningful connections.
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  Speaker 1: Number three. When something exciting or meaningful happens in your life,
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  Speaker 1: you usually... A. Have close friends or family to share
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  Speaker 1: it with right away. B. Share it with a few
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  Speaker 1: people but don't always feel the need to. C. Struggle
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  Speaker 1: to find someone to share it with. Or D. Keep
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  Speaker 1: it to yourself because you don't feel close enough to anyone.
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  Speaker 1: Number four. At the end of the day, how do
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  Speaker 1: you feel about your social interactions? A. Satisfied. I have
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  Speaker 1: enough meaningful engagement. B. Neutral. It varies from day to day. C.
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  Speaker 1: A little unfulfilled. I wish I had deeper or more
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  Speaker 1: frequent connections. Or D. Empty. I often feel like I
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  Speaker 1: lack companionship. Number five. If you went a full week
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  Speaker 1: without social plans or interactions, how would you feel? A.
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  Speaker 1: Perfectly fine. It wouldn't bother me. B. A little restless,
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  Speaker 1: but still okay. C. Pretty lonely. I'd crave some interaction.
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  Speaker 1: Or D. Very lonely. I'd feel completely disconnected. Number six.
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  Speaker 1: When you think about your current relationships, friends, family, et cetera,
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  Speaker 1: you feel A, deeply connected and supported. B, mostly content,
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  Speaker 1: though some relationships could be stronger. C, somewhat distant or
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  Speaker 1: lacking meaningful connections. Or D, isolated and disconnected from others.
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  Speaker 1: Number seven, how often do you feel like you have
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  Speaker 1: someone to turn to when you're struggling? A. Always. I
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  Speaker 1: have a solid support system. B. Most of the time,
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  Speaker 1: but I don't always reach out. C. Sometimes, but I
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  Speaker 1: don't feel fully comfortable doing so. Or D. Rarely or never.
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  Speaker 1: I often deal with things alone. Number eight. When you
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  Speaker 1: spend time alone, you mostly feel... A. Content and recharged. B. Neutral.
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  Speaker 1: It depends on the situation. C. A little lonely, especially
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  Speaker 1: if it lasts too long. Or D. Isolated and disconnected
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  Speaker 1: from others. Number nine. How often do you feel left
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  Speaker 1: out or excluded in social situations? A. Rarely. I feel
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  Speaker 1: included and valued. B. Occasionally, but it doesn't bother me much. C. Often.
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  Speaker 1: I sometimes feel like an outsider. Or D. Very often,
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  Speaker 1: I frequently feel overlooked or unimportant. Number 10. If you
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  Speaker 1: wanted to make weekend plans, how easy would it be
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  Speaker 1: for you? A. Very easy. I have people I can
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  Speaker 1: reach out to anytime. B. Fairly easy, though I might
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  Speaker 1: need to plan ahead. C. Difficult. I don't always feel
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  Speaker 1: like I have someone to ask. Or D. Very difficult.
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  Speaker 1: I often feel like I have no one to make
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  Speaker 1: plans with. Scoring and what it means. For each answer
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  Speaker 1: you selected, refer to the scoring key below. A equals
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  Speaker 1: zero points. B equals one point. C equals two points.
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  Speaker 1: And D equals three points. Results. Zero to five points.
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  Speaker 1: Strong connections. You likely have a solid support system and
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  Speaker 1: feel a sense of belonging in your relationships. Whether it's
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  Speaker 1: close friendships, family, or a supportive community, these connections help
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  Speaker 1: keep loneliness at bay. Keep nurturing these bonds by staying engaged,
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  Speaker 1: expressing appreciation, and being present for others. Even when life
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  Speaker 1: gets busy, small check-ins or meaningful conversations can help maintain
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  Speaker 1: strong relationships. Six to ten points. Some loneliness. You may
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  Speaker 1: feel content in your social life overall, but experience moments
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  Speaker 1: of loneliness from time to time. This is completely normal.
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  Speaker 1: You likely have connections, but there may be areas where
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  Speaker 1: you crave deeper emotional support or companionship. Consider strengthening existing
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  Speaker 1: bonds by opening up more or making time for meaningful interactions.
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  Speaker 1: If your social circle feels limited, exploring new hobbies, interest groups,
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  Speaker 1: or online communities might help you expand it. 11 to
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  Speaker 1: 15 points. Noticeable loneliness. You may be feeling disconnected from
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  Speaker 1: others or struggling to find fulfilling social connections. It's possible
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  Speaker 1: that your relationships don't feel as deep or supportive as
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  Speaker 1: you'd like. If this resonates with you, taking small steps
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  Speaker 1: toward social engagement, such as reconnecting with an old friend,
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  Speaker 1: joining a local group, or attending an event that interests
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  Speaker 1: you can help bridge that gap. It's also important to
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  Speaker 1: remind yourself that loneliness is a signal, not a permanent state.
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  Speaker 1: Seeking companionship in ways that feel natural to you can
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  Speaker 1: make a real difference. 16 or more points. High loneliness.
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  Speaker 1: You may be struggling with deep feelings of isolation, and
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  Speaker 1: it's understandable to feel overwhelmed. Know that you are not
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  Speaker 1: alone in this experience. Many people go through periods of
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  Speaker 1: intense loneliness. Prioritizing social connections, even in small ways, can
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  Speaker 1: be a helpful first step. Consider joining supportive communities, therapy groups,
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  Speaker 1: or spaces where you can meet like-minded people. If loneliness
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  Speaker 1: is affecting your mental well-being, don't hesitate to seek support
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  Speaker 1: from a trusted person or a professional. There is always hope,
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  Speaker 1: and things can get better with time and effort. Remember,
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  Speaker 1: this isn't a diagnosis. It's just a tool for reflection.
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  Speaker 1: If loneliness feels overwhelming, don't hesitate to seek support. Loneliness
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  Speaker 1: can feel heavy, but remember, you're not alone in this.
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  Speaker 1: Everyone experiences moments of disconnection and it doesn't mean you're
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  Speaker 1: unworthy of connection. Small steps like reaching out to a friend,
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  Speaker 1: joining a community, or even just acknowledging your feelings can
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  Speaker 1: make a big difference. In the next video, we'll explore
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  Speaker 1: the steps you can take to deal with feelings of
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  Speaker 1: loneliness in a practical, sustainable way. This is why we
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  Speaker 1: decided to work on the idea of loneliness together. In
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  Speaker 1: her video on being alone and how loneliness creates compassion,
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  Speaker 1: She talks about the beauty of being alone and also
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  Speaker 1: some things you can do to feel more connected to others. Also,
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  Speaker 1: we made a quiz previously to help you figure out
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  Speaker 1: your baseline happiness at the moment. And over half a
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  Speaker 1: million people have taken the quiz. If you feel like
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  Speaker 1: it's something that could help, we've also put the link
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  Speaker 1: in the description.