Women and Family

Dealing with Loneliness

By Sakshiii Shah  February 01, 2023

A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.” – Mandy Hale

We periodically experience the widespread anxiety of always being alone. Even if it is common, there could be moments when it is difficult to block off the thoughts. One can take a variety of actions to prevent loneliness from consuming them. It can be difficult, but it is a blessing to know that you are not alone in this lonely situation.

In today’s climate, which encourages unreserved admission of one’s flaws and faults, referring to oneself as “Forever Alone” has become a boisterous way to acknowledge that they are surrounded by loneliness. There are many methods for acknowledging and repressing one’s feelings, and this is just one of them.

Not only when we are alone, but also when there are other people nearby, we may feel lonely. Sometimes we simply need to ignore our worries about other people and concentrate on our own flaws.

1.Accepting Yourself

It could be difficult to accept who we are. However, it’s one of your most important choices. There are many aspects to the process of accepting oneself. The first step in overcoming loneliness is accepting that it exists. The initial step is the most challenging to take. If you start to acknowledge your loneliness, you’ve made progress.

2.Not attempting to fit in

We all make an effort to blend in with our friends, family, and classmates. And to avoid being “always alone,” we frequently provide a false image of ourselves. In the short term, this might help you adjust, but it’s not a healthy way to deal with loneliness. Being honest with oneself is crucial.

3.Managing your emotions

Outside of dating, there are various ways to feel less alone, but we all need someone who can actually relate to and understand us.

Try using the third person to speak to yourself, emphasising how unique and complete you are. If you do this, you’ll be able to manage your emotions and enjoy the idea of devoting time to personal development. You’ll surely experience less tension and anxiety as a result.

4.Consolation for the good

There are, in fact, affirmations. Be happy with who you are. You can get anything you want. If you are successful in accomplishing this, you’ll realise your full potential and that you deserve success and affection. When you’re sad, it’s up to you to cheer yourself up. Respect and care for your body like you would a friend. Cursing it or your situation won’t do anything but make you feel worse.

5.You won’t give a damn about what other people think of you if you have self-confidence

Even if you’ve lost all of your close friends and family members, or if you and your partner have developed very different personalities over time, does life end here? Why can’t you live your life as if it were brand-new and take control of it? Remember that no one else can actually tell you who you are, even though it can be difficult to let go of a prior self or someone who truly understood you.

6.Take time for yourself.

Living each day under the impression that you are “forever alone,” but what do you consider when you are actually by yourself?

Take full advantage of this little window of opportunity. Recognizing it will make you feel more confident and valued, and you’ll also become aware of the tremendous energy all around you. Now the question of what to do on your own arises. The choices you have are mentioned below.

7.Find any new talent that appeals to you

Even though beginnings are never easy, life can be challenging at times. It’s very acceptable to fail on your first attempt or even with your first skill. There is always more to learn.

Pick up a hobby you haven’t engaged in recently. We occasionally neglect to take care of our own needs because we are too preoccupied with our emotional errors or an unbalanced work-life balance. It’s never too late to discover your identity, though. Additionally, you might make some new friends and break free from the loneliness cycle.

Journaling: Feeling lonely or alone all the time can cause sadness and may have effects on other areas of your life that you should be aware of. Journaling makes it easier to find things to be grateful for and it also helps you deal with disappointment. Every day, make a list of at least three things for which you are thankful and schedule them in your calendar.

Meditation: Pick a time. Set boundaries and focus on your meditation. Although focusing on something other than your thoughts can be difficult, doing so will help you become more self-aware and give you more control over your emotions.

Gratitude for surviving all the challenging circumstances where “you” remained the one constant while hating waking up every morning We all have the right to achieve and fail; you don’t have to be tough and resilient all the time. There is nothing wrong with requesting help. While some people can handle challenging circumstances on their own, others might need assistance.

Sakshi Shah is the co-founder of GoodLives, a mental health startup. https://app.goodlives.in/

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Walt Alexander

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