This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin specializing in Addictions and Mental Health. She provides therapy to people who struggle with addictions, mental health, and trauma in community health settings and private practice. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011.
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Being alone can feel difficult at times, even if you're choosing to be alone. But on the bright side, being alone allows you to truly focus on what you want out of life! You can enjoy being alone by learning to be independent and having fun by yourself. If you find yourself feeling blue, you can learn to cope with your loneliness. When you're ready to be around other people, make connections with others on your own terms.
Steps
Warnings
- Don’t force friendships or relationships just to have people in your life. There’s nothing wrong with being alone, so only include people in your life if they’re good for you.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
- ↑ https://dailycollegian.com/2018/04/college-taught-me-how-to-be-alone/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
- ↑ https://dailycollegian.com/2018/04/college-taught-me-how-to-be-alone/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/being-alone-without-being-lonely/28/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-more-ideas-to-help-with-loneliness/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-more-ideas-to-help-with-loneliness/
- ↑ https://www.developgoodhabits.com/how-to-be-happy-alone/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-resilience/201801/why-connecting-nature-elevates-your-mental-health
- ↑ https://participatorymedicine.org/epatients/2018/05/you-dont-have-to-be-alone-to-be-lonely.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
About This Article
If you want to be OK with being alone, try to look at it as an opportunity to get to know yourself better and to grow into a strong, independent person. When you're alone, you have more time to do the things you enjoy, you don't have to compromise with anyone, and you can do whatever you want! To fill your time, try picking up a few new hobbies, like painting, writing, or cooking. You can also go on solo adventures, like traveling somewhere new, exploring nature, or even skydiving. Additionally, dedicate some time to exercising, whether it's yoga, walking, or lifting weights, so you feel better physically. If loneliness starts to creep in, try to take your mind off of it by doing something nice for yourself, like taking a relaxing bath or going for a walk through nature. For advice on how to connect with other people on your own terms if you're feeling lonely, scroll down!
