Today's topic is about the reasons why you might be feeling empty.
Have you ever felt lonely even when you're not alone?
Have you ever felt lost or confused about your life?
If you do, there's no need to get alarmed.
It's perfectly normal to feel this way from time to time.
So many people, from all walks of life,
struggle with feelings of emptiness.
Sometimes for reasons they can't understand.
No matter how much money you earn, or how popular, attractive, or successful you become,
you might find that there's still something missing in your life
Sometimes, that void in your heart is simply because of a bad situation
or an unhealthy relationship you found yourself in.
But more often than not, the emptiness we feel reflects
a much deeper problem we have within ourselves.
Without further ado,
here are 4 possible reasons why you feel empty all the time.
1: You don't know who you are.
The lack of insight into yourself might be responsible
for the feelings of emptiness you are experiencing.
When you lose touch of who you are, what you want, and
who you want to be, it can cause you to feel
as if you are aimlessly coasting through life
with no purpose. You might be losing yourself to your work,
or your relationships. Do you dedicate all your time
to your job or spend it all with
your friends and family just to make sure they’re happy?
Every once in a while though, it’s good to take some time
out for yourself. Have some quality alone time for you
to reflect on your inner thoughts and feelings,
and reevaluate your values and beliefs,
to establish a stronger sense of identity.
2: You don't have any meaningful relationships.
Another reason why you might be lonely and distraught
is because you feel isolated and detached,
from those around you.
According to a 2003 study by Watkins, Stone & Kolts
our relationships are the most important determinants
of our happiness.
However, it’s not simply the quantity but the quality
that matters as well.
It’s not the lack of relationships that makes us feel lonely,
but the lack of intimacy.
You may have people you see and talk to on a daily basis, but if you can’t share
a laugh with them or have a personal conversation,
then it’s not much of a relationship. It’s good to have
a small circle of people in your life you can open up to,
be comfortable around, and enjoy spending time with.
Be it a friend, relative, or romantic partner,
we all need people in our lives to make us happy.
It’s not being popular or well-liked
that brings people joy, but the emotional bonds of
closeness they feel towards each other.
3: You haven't made peace with your past.
The emptiness you feel right now may be a sign,
that there are some unresolved feelings lingering from your past.
A lot of the time,
people feel most lost and alone after a significant loss, breakup, or failure.
This is because they’ve mistakenly let themselves believe
that someone or something – whether it’s a romantic partner,
best friend, hometown, university,
or achievement of some sort – defined them, and now,
they don’t know who they are without it or
what to do now that it’s gone.
While it’s easier said than done, we should all learn
not to stay hung up on our past, and move forward
with our lives.
Dwelling on your regrets and wasting your time with
self-blame and self-pity won’t do you any good.
You need to make your peace with whatever it was
in your past that’s holding you back,
and refocus your attention on the here and now,
being present in the moment. Forgive yourself,
and allow yourself to grow and heal.
4. You don’t have any dreams in your life
This one is the most complicated dilemma of all.
If you don’t have any dreams of your own you want to fulfill,
it can be hard to find any meaning in life.
After all, it’s simply human nature to
want things for yourself. People will always aspire to
do amazing things and reach for greater heights,
to constantly be better than they are.
Whether it’s being a professional, starting your own family,
or owning your own business, any kind of dream
is enough to make a person feel like they matter,
that they were meant to do something wonderful with their life.
Having something you’re passionate about can keep you from feeling
bored and empty all the time,
because you are working towards something you find meaningful
and making a positive difference in the world.
At the end of the day, the only person who can help
you understand the reason why you feel so empty is yourself,
so, take your time
and look deep inside yourself to understand
where these feelings are coming from. There might be more than one
reason you feel empty. The sooner you figure out
what it is that’s making you feel this way, the sooner you can
work on resolving it. The process
won’t be easy, but it will be worth it because
it will help you live a happier and more fulfilling life.
It all starts with simply knowing the reasons why.
Are you feeling empty? Do you relate
to the reasons we gave so far? Know that you're not
alone, let us know in the comments below.
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