6 Tips to Beat Loneliness

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Every now and then all of us feel sad and lonely. It so happens that in spite of having a lively social circle everyone finds just that one day to finish off their errands or visit their family. You are stuck like glue to your couch in front of a television set all by yourself not knowing how to get of the loneliness. Here are a few tips to beat loneliness.

1. Cook yourself a meal

If it’s just one of the odd days where loneliness has gripped your body, try cooking yourself a delicious meal. You could treat yourself to pasta or even bake a yummy cake.

2. Take up a DIY project

This is a fun and an interesting way to get rid of loneliness. You can make cushions, curtains, vases or do something with old pictures. Making a special chair or a suitable accessory for your living room can be a good choice as well.

3. Take a vacation

If the state of loneliness is not a one day thing but something you have been feeling for a while, a vacation in an unknown city or land might be the perfect solution. Convince one of your friends to join you or even going all by yourself might help.

4. Take up a hobby

You can easily get rid of loneliness if you take up a hobby. Learning a new language, joining a dance class or doing something on similar lines will introduce you to a new routine,. It will give you a chance to meet new people as well.

5. Do something out of the box

You may have been living a mundane life and that must be leading to your loneliness. Do something you never thought you would do. For instance, you could start working for an NGO or join some part time course like creative writing or photography.

6. Keep yourself busy

Clean your house, go for a road trip with a friend, read a book, write your journal, visit the mall, go for a movie or a play to the theater, organize a party, visit your folks. Do whatever you like to keep yourself busy. All these are simple tips that you can use any time you are feeling lonely.