Channel: Natural Solution

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: anxietyalonehappinesshappyhow to be happy alonelonelinessdepression

Description: Some people are naturally happy-alone. But for others, being solo is a challenge. If you fall into the latter group, there are ways to become more comfortable with being-alone. Regardless of how you feel about being-alone, building a good relationship with yourself is a worthy investment. After-all, you do spend quite a bit of time with yourself, so you might as well learn to enjoy-it. 1.Avoid comparing yourself to others This is easier said than done, but try to avoid comparing your social life to anyone else’s. It’s not the number of friends you have or the frequency of your social outings that matters. It’s what works for you. Remember, you really have no-way of knowing if someone with a bunch of friends and a stuffed social calendar is actually happy. 2.Take a step back from social media Social-media isn’t inherently bad or problematic, but if scrolling through your feeds makes you feel left out and stressed, take a few steps back. That feed doesn’t tell the whole story. Not by a long-shot. You have no idea if those people are truly happy or just giving the impression that they are. Either way, it’s no reflection on you. So, take a deep-breath and put it in perspective. 3.Get physical Exercise helps release endorphins, those neurotransmitters in your brain that can make you feel-happier. If you’re new to exercise, start with just a few minutes a day, even if it’s just morning stretches. Increase your activity by a minute or two each day. As you gain confidence, try weight-training, aerobics, or sports. Plus, if you’re still uneasy about going out on your own, hitting the gym alone can be a great starting-point. 4.Spend time with nature Lounge in the backyard, take a walk in the park, or hang out by the water. Absorb the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. Feel the breeze on your face. Research shows that 30-minutes or more a week spent in nature can improve-symptoms of depression and lower blood-pressure. 5.Acknowledge things you’re grateful for Research shows that gratefulness can boost feelings of happiness and hopefulness. It’s easy to take things for granted as you go about your day. Devote some time to reflect on the things you’re grateful for. 6.Give yourself a break Self-reflection is a good thing. Harsh self-judgement is not. It eats away at your self-confidence and happiness. When that negative inner critic comes to call, turn toward that more positive voice that resides in your head (you know it’s in there somewhere). Don’t judge yourself more harshly than you’d judge anyone else. Everyone makes mistakes, so don’t keep beating yourself up over them. Remember the many good-qualities you possess. 7.Take care of your health Emotional health can affect physical-health and vice-versa. Taking-care of your physical health may help boost your overall happiness. Plus, it’s a good-way to foster a good-relationship with yourself. Make eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of sleep part of what you do with your alone-time.