5 Ways to Cope With Loneliness

5 Ways to Cope With Loneliness

5 Ways to Cope With Loneliness With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through thebr country, many Americans are under strict instruction tobr stay at home and practice social distancing from others. Here are five ways you canbr cope with loneliness while stillbr safely staying at home. 1. Try to make your day feel as normal asbr possible by keeping to a regular schedule. Start each day with a plan and then keepbr track of when you do those things. 2. A 2020 Chinese study found that peoplebr who kept up to date on health informationbr functioned better psychologically. Remember that too much could be bad forbr your mental health. Find what works for you andbr remember to stick to factual, reliable sites. 3. It’s important to stay active as much asbr possible during your time alone, as your physicalbr health is intertwined with your mental health. Try at-home exercises like yoga and lowbr impact workouts. You could even go for a walkbr around your neighborhood if it is safe to. 4. Just because you should physically keep a distancebr from people doesn’t mean you still can’t find otherbr ways to connect with your friends and family. Talking on the phone, video chatting, using socialbr media or even sending a handwritten letter are greatbr ways of maintaining your social connections. 5. Express yourself by creating something,br whether it be painting, writing or abr home project you’ve been wanting to do. Taking time to channel yourbr feelings into something creative canbr be a therapeutic experience.


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