You’ve recognised that being online helps you feel less alone.

It takes courage to acknowledge this.

It’s a sign that you’re aware of your vulnerability.

And that maybe there’s a fear lurking behind all this activity.

A fear that without online distractions you might face something deeper.

I want to offer you some compassion here.

Increasingly, modern life is designed to capture your attention.

And your brain is also wired to seek instant gratification.

So try not to be too hard on yourself for staying online.

And looking for distractions.

But I wonder what would happen if you did stop for a while.

Maybe facing this fear won’t be as bad as you think?

And if you do stop I would encourage you to check in with your body.

Start with your breathing.

Because when we’re in our head, our breathing can become quite light.

Sometimes it even stops.

So next time you grab some space for yourself, check your breathing.

And if it is light, try some deep breaths.

Let yourself connect to your body.

Allow yourself to see what else comes up.

Take care,

Dave