It certainly makes it easier, the tricky part is making time to make sure schedules align. That's why things like R4R are so good. Same time, place every week. You can block it out and make sure you go.
Maybe subconsciously I was allowing myself a little bit of leeway, but I think I was trying to be aware that it was an increased risk so I could better try to better safeguard myself around it.
“I also knew I would struggle with screen time”
Do you think by telling yourself this that it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy?
“Loneliness is not entirely avoidable”
Agree it’s not 100% avoidable, but much easier if you live close to lots of friends.
It certainly makes it easier, the tricky part is making time to make sure schedules align. That's why things like R4R are so good. Same time, place every week. You can block it out and make sure you go.
Maybe subconsciously I was allowing myself a little bit of leeway, but I think I was trying to be aware that it was an increased risk so I could better try to better safeguard myself around it.