In my personal experience loneliness stems from the lack of purpose, not from the lack of social connections. Find your purpose, focus on yourself and meaningful connections will cross your path. Many people want to "fix" loneliness by finding social connections first (doing a lot of social activities, having a full agenda, posting on social media to validate their busy lives) which only makes them even lonelier since most of these connections aren't meaningful or do not align with their path. And it is a win-win situation, you work on your self-development and learn to live in solitude PLUS make meaningful connections in the process - VS have a lot of non-meaningful connections and also being stuck in life.

As someone who has always been hurt by people i have fallen in love with, I have decided to stay single for my own mental well being but the idea of being alone in old age or when I am sick, scares me. I am hoping this podcast sheds light on how to deal with such situations, and gives me confidence to pursue the life i want

When I quit social media. That is what made the biggest difference in my mental health. I felt like a new born baby. Finally alive and well. Looking at everything with new eyes.

Perfect timing as a teenager who's being homeschool and have no friends...But i am focusing on my physical health. Thank you so much for Inspiration ❤❤❤

Love how she uses her platform for good ❤

Cleaning my house is a form of meditation for me. It puts me in a zen state. I also love doing things on my own and waking up at 5 in the morning. But people do need to connect with kindred spirits once in awhile.

I stumbled across one of your videos looking for a good rest day stretch and this video popped up! For almost three years I've been happily and intentionally single and uninterested in actively seeking relationships. There's a lot of pressure, socially, to be in a relationship and it feels wonderful to come across others who are happy without pursuing that in their lives. There can be times where loneliness is present, much like when relationships can get overbearing and stressful and managing it can be challenging. I appreciate the insight you unloaded here. Thank you, I look forward to catching future podcasts (and I'll be back for HIIT and rest day stretching)

I’ve seen your videos on Facebook and reels here and I recently subscribed and to see this video pop up right now when I’m struggling so deeply it’s a sign from God that I will be okay

Wow I have been struggling with loneliness for two years and I was having a huge breakdown now. It came on the perfect time.

Anna, you are such an inspiration and we have so much in common! I also wake up at 5 am every morning and start with journaling, then work out (most of the time to your workout videos ;))I love my solitude mornings. Thank you so much for this podcast and for all your tips ♥️ you are a rock star 😘😘

It comes in the right time🥺 thanks Anna❤ You don't know how much I like to listen to your podcasts ❤❤❤

Anna you mean so much to me you make me the healthiest happy and best version of my self❤ I wouldn’t be anywhere as good as I am without your content.

Thank you so much for sharing this topic. It’s so hard to talk about being lonely because it makes you feel stupid sometimes. Not many people on social media share or talk about topic like this. It’s nice to hear someone else’s approach to it. The fact that you talked about so many aspects of it it was very nice hearing how you work on it.

Anna, I have been doing your workouts for 4 years. I think of you as my personal trainer. If it helps, you are making a big difference to the lives of many people, like me. I hope you know how loved you are.

Thank you for being so candid and honest about how you deal with your loneliness. It really helps to know most of us all go through this at one point or another.

I'm do happy and i wish i get a hi from the best ever person! You helped me get motivated, lose fat and i became a better person! Thank you do much Anna and hope you have s bright future!❤

Love this Anna. I’m 21, renting in my own place, not on social media. I love time in my own space, but sometimes get lonely. I’ve learned to choose my social time mindfully, so I can connect then come back to my own space without overwhelm of social or loneliness. Still figuring out the balance. But love doing solo trips and things.

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day ❤

This podcast helps me so much with managing my stress and physical health. Thank you so much for this!

Anna, I am so glad we crossed path even just online. I'm happy that finally there's another girl just like me, love to spend time alone, single, live alone and love to take self on a date. I know there's German adjective word ,,Einzelgaenger" and it's okay to be one. yet, I'm struggling that most people in my country can't relate, they have in mind that people shouldn't be alone in life and it's a shame for woman being single in mid 20's. I tried to explain that I'm fine being this way, it turned out they assumed there's something wrong with my life. So, I assume that I might not fit in this society, for living different way not the way most people do. Just watched your podcast, it motivated me to carry on living life the way I want it to be.

Anna, I love your honesty about loves and challenges in your life. I hope you are always happy because you make so many others feel so much better about themselves.

The Living in the NOW, just knowing I get out to Libraries ,museums ,walk by the ocean, then go read at the Community building at Asilomar and speak to people who come from all over the world to the Monterey Peninsula. And will call people that supported me in a community event and supported me in that activity.(even giving them personal thank you cards, like my mentor taught me). Thank you so much for the Solution.

Abused by family, heartbroken, needed that the most ❤

I always thought about people who has thousands followers and if they can feel lonely. Sp thank you that you shared this feeling as for me pretty famous person. I struggle a lot woth this feeling but to know that person like you can have this feeling maybe now too it makes me feel better. So thank you for this, for advice and for tips 😊😊😊 I wish us all feel that we are not alone.

Thank you so much because i been filing so lonely, and i been thinking no one likes me, not even my friend's,but after watching this video i feel beter,so thank you again i love you so much

Loved it 💗…You are amazing and such an inspiration…Love the clarity in your thoughts and words !

Being Alone and Being Lonely are two completely separate things. Alone is being with yourself and you need to come to know and enjoy your own self. Loneliness is the feeling that no one understands or shares what you are experiencing.

I used to walk to work before, in the morning, before 7am and I really liked that it was so quite. After a time, I started to recognized the people on the streets. I enjoyed seeing how the city wakes up

oh wow, I can see myself in all the things that you said. ❤ I send you all my love and I pray for you and everyone that needs it to be able in the future to find someone that will understand you, will love you and will make you feel at peace. have a great day

I have listened to your morning habits for wake up early that made me wake up early and take a morning walk ❤

This really is the right time ❤😢😢 you don't know how much I need it thank you Anna❤❤ my dad died 😢 💔 last year and I still miss him very much and I have this feeling of abandonment and like there's no one I can talk to

You are such a sweetheart, to share this part of your life and many are being blessed because of it❤

Thank you Anna, It’s really good to listen to, and so much helpful ❤ keep going 😊

hey anna! it's so helpful to listen to your podcasts in the difficult times. im only 16 year but i find it so useful in my current life. thank you from my heart💚🌿

This channel is a ray of hope for me who was hurt by ppl many times and don't want to make frnds anymore.

You just gained a new subscriber ❤ I loved your content on fitness but this is a bonus! I totally agree with you about the part of social media & comparing myself to others so I stopped that a few years ago. Anyway I can relate, love this. Thx again!

You’re exactly where you need to be beloved. Thank you for your insight. This has helped me to reflect and be aware of the unnecessary struggle of loneliness. Loneliness is a perspective of negativity and not being empowered which is all a choice

Du bist so ein toller Mensch, danke dass Du uns Einblick in deine Gefühlswelt gibst❤ Ich konnte mich in so vielen Punkten wiederfinden:)

This is amazingly honest and down to Earth. Highly appreciated ❤

I even don't realise I'm so lonely since I have moved to another city. Thank you, you open my eyes.

Thank you Anna for this amazing podcast ❤️...Lots of Love..

It’s crazy how many times I said „OMG its totally me right now!” While watching this video. Thank you Anna :)

YOU MADE MY LIFE SO MUCH BETTER ANNA

In my 20s, loved dating, being single. Dinner, vacation alone, no problem, I still enjoyed. As I've gotten older and most everyone has gotten married, being alone becomes more noticeable and takes on more of a "for ever" feeling. It doesn't get easier. Good luck to everyone.

You're such a lovely & hard working girl. So proud of you ❤

I'm new here on your channel and I'm so glad that i found it. The videos i saw until now, i just loved. I'm single for many years, too. And i can totally understand your podcast. Greetings from Bavaria.❤

I'M SO EXCITED! I CANT WAIT! LOVE YOU ANNA!❤❤

Going for a walk ( for me, with my dog)is so nice way to meditate..

Thank you for cheering me up to switch my lonely day into happy, powerful and good day❤

Thank you a lot, Anna! You are inspiring!

Yaaaay!! I’ve been waiting for another podcast!🎉

I really love your podcast❤ I always listen to it when drawing/designing my own bullet journal😊

I listen to your podcasts in my solitude time. I usually feel more lonely around others than by myself.

This feels so natural. I was completing your sentences throughout the podcast.

I found this episode filled with love and caring 💕 thank you so much 💗

Thank you. Need to hear someone sharing about this topic so much recently and here it is! :)

Thank you. It means alot to me. I rather be on my own than be surrounded by people n feel alone. I do have a lot of hobbies and love fitness.

You're a ray of sunshine, keep up the good work ❤

Thank you for these open-heart videos full of emotions and useful advice for people. I fully agree with you with the important difference between choosing to be alone and feel loneliny. I fully agree with you that having time for our own body and brain is impotant for balance and happiness And the n thank you again for your workouts. You do an amazing job gathering with you 5 millions people

I found your chanel when i was searching for a workout , did the workout and stayed for the podcast , loved it although i never listen podcasts .

Hi Anna 🩷 Ich freue mich jetzt schon riesig auf das Video❤️❤️❤️

I’m in my first year of high school and I’m just juggling so many things right now, my mental health, my physical health, my grades and on top of that, I don’t have any friends in my class, so I have no one to talk to. In that time I have, talking to no one, I think I really do experience loneliness, so thank you for helping me with that. 😊

I am also dealing with being alone and feeling lonely, additionally starting to regret a lot of decisions because I got way too much time to deal with my feelings and thoughts. And I know that a friend of mine feels the exact same and I feel guilty for not being there for him but I just cannot go there every weekend. I am not responsible for his well-being, but for mine. I need to heal first and sort my life.

This episode really touched me.. thank you so much! Especially that you brought here the topic of lost our love ones. It’s a really painful part of life.. for me it is. Thank you again! I wait for your next episode! P.s.: Would you recommend some podcast what you use to listen regularly?

Girl it felt so amazing to listen to this podcast! I lost all my friends because of immigration to another country and I feel lonely sometimes. Thank you, it felt like talking to bestie 💋

Your are literally the most inspiring KZfaqr ever.

Anna, vielen, vielen Dank für deine Worte. Ich erfahre zur Zeit sehr oft das Gefühl der Einsamkeit. Dieses Video hat mir so sehr geholfen diese Emotion zu verstehen. :)

I am waiting for it as for going from the hardest time of my life maybe so my inspiration is anna 😊

Dankeschön liebe Anna, für deinen Podcast mit einem sehr wichtigen Thema❤

I used to buy the random stuff also. Four years ago I started to declutter and learn new behaviours. It gets easier…throw out what you don’t need anymore and you’ll see a huge difference!

This podcast was so so relatable and I think for me loneliness also mean living life without any goal or just procrastinating important work.

I really love your podcast, I feel calm when I just listening to your voice

ANNA love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I'm struggling, but your video made it so easy . Thank you, and I love you so much 💗 💖

I love you and I always exercise with you. You are my trainer. My body has changed and I have become more disciplined in exercising. You are wonderful and full of life.❤🎉

This helps me so much thx anna❤

Hey Anna, it sounds like you've been through a lot and it's wonderful that you've put yourself out there to help people. I'm alright at this meditation thing so here's my tip if you'd like it: sit comfortably in any position (i like sitting cross legged on top of a pillow in my bed), close your eyes and do a body scan - relax your forehead jaw shoulders etc, don't fight any thoughts at all, notice them coming into your head, say to each thought very gently and compassionately 'I'll see you a bit later', notice any feelings that come up ( boredom, frustration, sadness anger) and see how they feel in your body- it's your jaw tensing? Is your brow furrowed? My chest usually hurts for any of my negative feelings.. don't fight it. Acknowledge your feeling and gently say ' Sadness i know you're here and it's ok, it's ok my love'. Watch the emotion in your body. In my case it intensifies and then starts to pass away like a cloud and i feel my body let it go. A second technique is loving kindness meditation where your think ' may i be happy, peaceful, and without suffering, may i and my family be happy peaceful etc, may i and my family and friends etc, may i and every living being etc, and then come back to yourself- may i be happy etc. I would go with these two things before the breath stuff (which i do do and was taught when i was young)..I think these 2 techniques could really compliment your journalling :)

Hi anna i am 16 years old girl I love your podcasts, because they feel like you are taking about me and helps me in growing you are my inspiration, motivation you are the stonger women I have ever seen ❤️ ,you are right ,love your self because self love is not selfish ❤ Our body is our home listen to our body😊 Love you anna sis❤love your workout keep growing because we are also growing with you ❤

Omg I also love dm so much and I also buy my snacks or food after a workout haha. Thanks for this vlog 💗💗💗

Thank you Anna! That was a really honest testimony, thanks for opening up. I did not know you were in Berlin, do you also give live classes in Berlin by any chance?

That’s so true - the urge to buy things we don’t need for that instant short term fulfilment

It was soothing listening to this. I have lived in Germany and I know the pleasures of shopping at DM :). If I may add to what can make you lonely. Where your friends stop speaking to you. On one hand we yearn for relationships but our friends who have been in one for long at times envy our single independent lives. And as a result I have few friends who have just stopped speaking to me. As these were close and good people in my life, loosing them as friends made me feel lonely and took some time to recover and forget with no hard feelings because as I said, these were good friends.

This is a great podcast episode! Very good messages!

Thank you for this podcast ❤ Very inspiring

Your workout exercises are perfect! I’m 17 and I’m from Russia and I really love you! Especially your support in every video gives me so much power to try doing more and more! Thank you ❤🙏

It really takes courage to talk about our problems outloud. Hope all the best for you.

I have seen this podcast only because I am somehow feeling same and your points are exactly defining my situation exactly the same I hope I get some motivation from this podcast I am following you since months ago because I like your session I have even tried but this time this podcast is jst defining my situation thanks and kudos to you

Thank you for sharing this with us.

I’m so excited ilysm ana❤❤

Everytime I see you when I open youtube I can't skip to watch Iloveyou anna ❤️

Liebe Anna, Danke für Deine motivierenden, authentischen und sehr sympathischen Videos. Mein Englisch-Level ist sehr einfach und dennoch freue ich mich, dass ich Deine englischen Videos größtenteils verstehe. Du hast eine sehr klare Aussprache❤ und wenn ich etwas nicht verstehe, stoppe ich kurz und googel das Wort😊 Alles Gute für Dich und liebe Grüße aus Berlin nach Berlin

Thanks for all the workouts you've given to us,

Anna you are super amazing and Awesome I hope you have a nice day ❤❤

I can relate a lot. I feel lonely when I compare myself. Another reason is I'm quite ok being by myself and living with solitude but when I get false hope from a friend or loved one that they're here for me but in reality they're not actually, it makes me feel lonely and crave human presence. Otherwise I do pretty well being alone,and yes I do feel the solitude when I'm alone 🤍

I hear you,Anna but to be honest with you,it is being lonely you will learn more about yourself before sharing your life with your partner.When the timing is right,Universe will present you a well~deserved partner.Enjoy your singlehood while you still can.Blesings to you always and grateful for everything you do for us here!You're such a beauiful soul!Thank you very much for this wonderful podcast!❤❤❤

Love this!

I can’t wait !!!❤❤❤

Crave to listen to it

I used to be lonely, now im just alone. I changed my environment and daily habits to become a better version of myself

An example of how to talk trivial things endlessly. Loneliness is bad, overworking is bad, being alone is not the same as lonely. Omg who would thought.

Anna, happy Chinese new year!