It's that special time of year when people are preparing for the festive period, filled with expectations of spending time with happy loving family and friends. But there are many people who are alone, do not have happy loving families and friends to celebrate with and may feel a sense of isolation or loneliness.
In this special episode, Margaret discusses the value in finding a happy path through the festive period when you're spending it alone.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
'We are told that the cornerstone of our happiness is in socialising'
'There are benefits in spending time alone'
'Reflect, refocus, realign and react'
'I had to embrace the changes that were happening internally and externally'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
CONTACT METHOD
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ABOUT THE HOST
A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and choose to live each day like it's her last…
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