For sure each leader has and will face those lonely times, it's a matter of when. If you face those times what can we do? This is not a quick fix approach to the problem of loneliness..
When and if you ever feel lonely, allow me to suggest 5
things to do:
1) Friendships
2) Fight through it
3) Fellowship
4) Focus
5) Find Help
Let me just share a little more in depth on two of the five I mentioned
1. Focus: Our focus sometimes is turned inward rather than upward, we might focus on what or who we don't have in our lives verses who and what we have.. Please recognize your outlook will determine your outcome
I have at times- must admit been lonely- even in a crowded room.. Thank God I didn't stay there too long - It was a matter of focus!
2. Find Help
Did you know that you are not the only one who has ever faced lonely times?
There's help out there: professional, pastoral, parents, and even peers
There hardest thing is asking for it; Why do we as leaders find it hard to ask for help?
3 things come to mind- here let me share them with you:
a. Pride
b. People -opinions, what will so, so think- are you more interested in what they think than you well being?
c. Past - letdowns, hurt- from those we've shared intimate stuff with.
Let me share this important thought with you: Loneliness is the first thing which God's eye named, not good.. so it is not good for you to be alone!! Thank you for stopping by The Leadership Den...Until Next Time
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