Fortune December 11, 2023
Alexa Mikhail

A third of Americans feel lonelier now than ever before. If you find yourself socially isolated or lonely, you may not know how to get more connected. As policymakers and communities begin to brainstorm ways to foster social connectedness on a large scale, there are things we can all do each day to strengthen ties.

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, recalls his own bouts of loneliness. The feelings impacted his mental health and made it harder to be present at work. Since highlighting the loneliness epidemic and creating an advisory with a framework for change, Murthy has also implemented small strategies into his day to feel more present and connected.

“I’ve spent much of my life...

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