About Soulbound

The world can feel like a lonely place, sometimes. We think soulfulness can help.

We all want to be there for the people who matter... but it's not always easy

Let's face it, we all know people in our lives are struggling. It might be our child, a partner, a friend, parent, or sibling. But most of us aren't talking about it, and that just plain sucks. It perpetuates loneliness and feeds anxiety & depression. And yet we know that if we just shared what was bothering us, it could lighten the load.

According to research, there's three main reasons we don't open up: Social expectation, fear of judgement, and awkwardness.

At soulbound, we're on a mission to make it ok to open up and help people share how they're really doing, without judgement or awkwardness.

* According to Harvard's Making Care Common study

Why are anti-lonely tools so lonely?

It turns out there's a strong correlation between poor mental health (anxiety, depression) and loneliness. In fact, it's quite common among teenagers, the elderly, and the overworked to feel disconnected. And yet, most recommended antidotes for loneliness, like meditation, gratitude journalling, & going for long walks, are activities you do alone. That doesn't seem right.

After countless hours of research and discussions with experts, we arrived at the conclusion that maybe the problem isn't inside us, or our loved ones. Maybe we're not broken and need fixing. Maybe it's not a me problem, but a we problem.

If we can feel more connected to the people we love, we can address loneliness. And feeling less lonely, can make us feel less anxious and depressed. We call that "feeling of connectedness" soulfulness.

Soulfulness is simple, but not always easy.

Soulfulness is a daily practice centered around four choices:

Choosing to notice over apathy;

Choosing curiosity over judgement;

Choosing kindness over indifference;

and choosing to believe - in ourselves and each other - over skepticism.

And there are three ways that we can practice soulfulness with our family, friends, and co-workers:

  • Checking in: How are we doing today?
  • Reflect: A method for sharing how situations affect us
  • Celebrate: Even the small victories, together

We've discovered a much more balanced and happier life, for us and our loved ones, by incorporating these practices and activities.

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