What To Do When You're Alone

Loneliness affects all of us in different ways. After this whole pandemic, more and more people have been feeling alone from not being able to see anyone to being home alone. Sometimes it can be upsetting, heart breaking and makes you wonder why you are alone, but it doesn't have to be this way. Being introverted, I do like my alone time, but I do get days where I feel alone sometimes. We all get lonely sometimes so that is why I thought I'd make this post and share my tips on what to do when you're alone or feeling lonely. 

1. Get Outside

Sometimes being cooped up in your home or your bedroom can emphasize the loneliness because you may start overthinking and suddenly things you would usually enjoy are not bringing any joy. Find your nearest park or woodland area and go for a walk. A few weeks ago I came across this beautiful park that I love to walk around and try to do on a daily basis. It honestly makes me feel so much better to just get out in the fresh air. There's lots of people around walking their dogs, going for a run, or just walking around. Everyone is in their own little world which is perfectly fine. I love to stick my headphones in and listen to an audiobook when I go for a walk. It just makes me happy to be lost in a story while also just breathing in some fresh air. Plus walking is free so it's not like you have to spend any money and usually the mornings are the quietest times to go for a walk so if people overwhelm you then you can go earlier to avoid the busier times. 

2. Movie day

Honestly having a movie day is the best thing to do. Go all out with popcorn and your favourite snacks. Pretend like you're in a cinema and have a selection of your favourite movies. Prepare a list so you're not endlessly scrolling. Put on your pyjamas and snuggle up in your bed or sofa and just watch a movie. Hide your phone so you are not tempted to scroll through social media and feel sad because other people have plans and you don't. Forget them. They would probably be jealous of your movie day anyway. Distracting yourself with your favourite movies can make you feel so much better on those lonely days. 

3. Journal

It amazes me that some people don't journal, but I love it. It helps to have a cute notebook and not just your standard boring notebook. I have a cute Alice in Wonderland notebook where I write all my thoughts and feelings down. It really does help because it feels like I'm taking all my worries out of my brain and putting them in the notebook. Honestly there is no right or wrong way to journal. I start my entries with dear diary because sometimes it feels like I'm talking to a friend. This may sound weird but on good days I look back at my journals where I was feeling low and read over them which helps because it reminds me, I got through those low times and found the other side. Honestly journaling really does help. Trust me. 

4. Music

Honestly, music does affect your mood so when you're feeling down. Put on a feel good playlist. Even if it's a Disney playlist, go for it. The amount of times I've thrown on a Disney playlist and just had a mini dance and sing along session in my bedroom is a lot but honestly it has always put me in a good mood. Don't put on heart breaking sad songs because you probably will relate to them and they'll make you feel even more lonely and sad. Get on a feel good playlist and just have a boogie in your bedroom. You will feel good. Trust me. 

5. Tidy

This may be a random thing to do but I've come to learn that when you're feeling lonely, you need to find a distraction. One great distraction for me is tidying. I now take great joy from tidying because the end result usually makes me feel good. I sometimes regret starting to tidy when I've put all my stuff on my bed to hoover but that's a good thing because it means I can't just go back to lying in bed, I need to finish tidying. Tidying while listening to your favourite music or watching your favourite movies/shows can make it even more fun. Sometimes being surrounded by mess can cause frustration and make you feel cluttered so tidying it all can make you feel like you have your life together sometimes. So when you're feeling lonely, start tidying. 

6. Talk to someone

Sometimes when you're lonely, you feel like you can't talk to someone because you don't want to bother them. WRONG! Talk to someone please if you are feeling lonely, whether it's your parents, siblings, friend, teacher or even a helpline. Talk to someone. Nobody deserves to feel alone and honestly if you talk to someone that really cares about you, they won't want you to feel alone either. They would try their best to make you feel better. Don't feel like you can't talk to someone if you're feeling lonely because you can. I've left a link at the bottom of this post to some helplines if you really are struggling. Don't struggle in silence. Hey, if you want to talk to someone then you can always talk to me. Feel free to send me an email or comment. I know what it's like to feel lonely so I can be a friendly ear if you need one. Don't suffer alone, talk to someone. 

So these are my tips on what to do when you're alone. I hope this was helpful to you on those lonely days and you will get through it, I know you will. Like I said, I'm here if you need someone to talk to. 

Useful links if you're struggling:

1. Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/

2. Young Minds https://youngminds.org.uk/

3. Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/

4. Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/

5. NHS Mental Health https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

6. Age UK https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Thank you for reading my blog and I'll be back again soon with another post.

See you then. 

Megan x 

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