For too long, loneliness has been a hidden and shameful topic. It’s time that changes. Especially since 55% of global workers state they experience loneliness at least weekly. Loneliness is a universal human condition that affects us all and thus should be openly discussed.
Loneliness isn’t shameful, it’s a signal. Much like hunger is a signal to eat. Loneliness is our biological signal to seek connections. From our book, Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In, here are some lighthearted illustrations geared to begin normalizing the conversation around loneliness.
![How Your Brain Registers Pain and Loneliness copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Your%20Brain%20Registers%20Pain%20and%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=How%20Your%20Brain%20Registers%20Pain%20and%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg)
![Isolation Causes Social Craving copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Isolation%20Causes%20Social%20Craving%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=Isolation%20Causes%20Social%20Craving%20copy.jpg)
![Social psychology of helping others copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20psychology%20of%20helping%20others%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=Social%20psychology%20of%20helping%20others%20copy.jpg)
![The Contagious Cycle of Loneliness copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Contagious%20Cycle%20of%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=The%20Contagious%20Cycle%20of%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg)
![The Severe Spiral of Loneliness copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Severe%20Spiral%20of%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=The%20Severe%20Spiral%20of%20Loneliness%20copy.jpg)
![Together Animals Accomplish More copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Together%20Animals%20Accomplish%20More%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=Together%20Animals%20Accomplish%20More%20copy.jpg)
![Why Humans Are Dominate Species copy](https://blog.ryan-jenkins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Why%20Humans%20Are%20Dominate%20Species%20copy.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=Why%20Humans%20Are%20Dominate%20Species%20copy.jpg)
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