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TL;DR
You don't have to arrive fixed. You don't have to be fit or brave. You just have to arrive. We've got you.
Why this matters
Around 1 in 4 UK adults feel lonely some or all of the time. The single most effective thing you can do is join something regular.
Source: NHS — Loneliness in adults
This one isn't a technique. It's a message from the founder.
- 1Loneliness is not weakness. It's a signal that you're built to belong to something.
- 2You don't have to arrive fixed. You don't have to have anything sorted.
- 3You don't need to be fit. You don't need to be brave. You just have to arrive.
- 4Wednesday. Sunday. Any session. Come as you are — we've got you.
COMMON MISTAKES
- ×Waiting until you feel better to reach out. Reach out first — feeling better follows.
- ×Assuming everyone else has it sorted. They don't.
- ×Cancelling last minute. Come anyway. We'll be gentle.
LEVEL UP
- ↑If you're in crisis right now: call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
- ↑Book four sessions in a row into your calendar. The rhythm helps.
- ↑One month in, message someone else who's just starting.
Take it with you
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7-Day 1% Challenge
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Your next step
Screenshot this page. Save it in your phone. Read it again next time the voice tells you not to come.
Sources
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