Are you tired of feeling lonely? Unfortunately, loneliness is at an all-time high having an impact on our physical, spiritual, and emotional health. As heart-wrenching as this is, there are ways that we can combat this loneliness and feel more connected this year! Join me today as I dive into powerful statistics around loneliness, why building deeper connections can help us to feel less lonely, and 9 different mindsets to be aware of that further our isolation.  Finding connection in community is more important now than ever and if you need encouragement from a group of like-minded women, I invite you to apply for the “Onward + Upward” Group Coaching Experience. I created this program to help women with goal setting so that they can make the changes they want for God's glory. Learn more and apply today! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:54] Why Do We Need to Pay Attention to Loneliness?  [03:09] The Greatest Gift of Community is Being Able to Make Change Together [05:39] Loneliness and Declining Social Connections [08:07] The Impact of Loneliness on Our Physical Health [09:55] How Does Social Media and Technology Influence Loneliness? [12:23] Building Deeper Connections to Fulfill Our Need for Community [16:00] 9 Different Mindsets That Further Our Isolation  [21:39] True Community Requires Vulnerability [22:41] APPLY NOW: The “Onward + Upward” Group Coaching Experience - The Most Effective Change Happens Within Community  [25:52] A Prayer For This Year  RESOURCES: “Onward + Upward” Group Coaching OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 235: Join me! Group Coaching: Let's Go Onward + Upward in Your Godly Calling in 2024 236: It's Safe for You to Become the Woman God Intends You to Be APPLY NOW: Onward + Upward Group Coaching Starts in Early 2024! Would you like accountability as support as you make big changes in your life, pursue a dream or seek God for what's next in this season? If that's you, apply now for my brand new group coaching experience: "Onward + Upward" Group Coaching. Imagine if you could have 12 weeks of one-on-one coaching support and caring community to help you confidently create a step-by-step action plan to meet your goals, work through the obstacles along the way, and grow spiritually as you seek God's best plans for your life! "Onward + Upward" Group Coaching Experience is the perfect mix of 1:1 coaching with Alicia and group teaching/support. It's a great if you're looking for: --personalized guidance from a trained Christian coach --accountability and encouragement to overcome obstacles --help hearing God's voice and establishing priorities in this unique season --practical tools to work through inner fears and increase Christ-centered confidence NOTE: Space is extremely limited and is by application only. If you're interested, don't wait! Apply now at VibrantChristianLiving.com/coaching