Top 13 Ways to Overcome Loneliness

Many people tell me that if you're lonely, you shouldn't be alone. They fear I'll be bored. They worry about me for that. But willpower doesn't allow me to do harmful things, I just want to be alone to think, reflect on everything. In those moments, I am myself, quietly observing the everyday hustle and bustle - things that when alone, facing reality, I can fully appreciate.

Don't fear being alone because of loneliness, allowing your soul to be still is also a way for you to embrace peace in life.

Most people feeling lonely tend to have a sense of despair, pessimism. They feel like everyone has turned their backs, not caring about their existence. Therefore, they may act foolishly, below standard, and out of control. This is because at this point, their self-esteem is very low, and they also do not care about it. Never let emotions devalue your worth.

You should strive to overcome all obstacles. People will greatly admire you for being able to maintain determination and confront the reality unfolding.

“Just because you failed once doesn't mean you're going to fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie?” - Marilyn Monroe.

Loneliness is a normal sign of life. Because in the pursuit of passion, career, there comes a time when you feel tired, lost when facing, struggling to survive, and that's also when you feel the loneliest.

Loneliness at this time helps you understand what you desire. It could be family affection, care from a lover,... The absence of something makes you fall into a state of loneliness. What do you need most at this time? The question and the answer lie deep in your soul. Once realized, you should also be thankful for lonely times like this when you know what you need, right?

Expand your heart to love, to understand, give, and you will receive. Life takes nothing from anyone, the issue is whether you realize it to improve the present or not.

In moments of despair, we silently observe those around us and realize: everyone seems to be doing fine except us. That feeling will make you feel sorry for yourself, want to scream, want to attract everyone's attention: 'I am very lonely, why are people abandoning me?'

The truth is no one can know someone else's troubles unless they share them with you. Sometime, ask those around you, your loved ones if they've ever fallen into a state similar to yours? Perhaps, you will be very surprised by this.

Keeping a journal involves recording daily states, emotions, issues, and events. When feeling lonely and lost, sincere advice: jot down your thoughts at this time.

You will be surprised when looking back at your perspective at that moment. You will laugh at yourself because sometimes you have such shallow and absurd thoughts. When facing loneliness, if possible, documenting that moment will help you understand more about your true self, what makes you feel that way.

When deeply immersed in loneliness, despair, it's very easy to feel regretful, lamenting over past actions. This regret makes you feel pessimistic about life.

Instead of wasting time on regret, be optimistic and look at the positive things you've accomplished.

Every event that occurs teaches us: there's a reason behind everything. Sometimes we figure out what it is, sometimes we don't.

But all cases offer us valuable lessons: how we tackle the problem. Though it may be very painful, we will understand: we need to overcome.

Don't put yourself in a victim state with a pessimistic outlook. No one controls your feelings but you, so choose your attitude towards the situation, the event you're facing. Only you are the one who makes the final decision.

Facing reality alone, loneliness is real but so is freedom. Instead of comforting, pitying yourself, see this as a rare freedom, unrestricted, unbound, also a good opportunity indeed.

Never changing and always pleasing others, sometimes will distract you from your own life, and you will gradually lose the ability to confront, resolve the harsh reality.

Living in loneliness somewhat pushes and forces you to deal with all issues by yourself. Look at it from a different perspective, this can be a catalyst to stabilize and steer your life in a more righteous direction.

If you find yourself in a state of loneliness for an extended period, it can lead to depression, which is very dangerous for yourself. So, seek out a therapist to help you through it.

You can tidy up your home, rearrange your bedroom, organize your kitchen, engage in sports, or any other activity... as long as you always create busyness to no longer feel lonely.

These simple activities are like physical exercises. They not only keep you busy but also help maintain your fitness and vitality. The satisfaction you get from physical exercises will make you feel better.

Instead of sitting around lamenting about loneliness, change yourself, actively engage in social activities to meet new friends, step out of your comfort zone, and integrate with the outside world.