How to Deal with Feelings of Emptiness
Loneliness is a feeling that many people experience at some point in their lives.
Understanding and dealing with loneliness is not easy. However, it also does not need to be something that lasts forever. You are not alone in this feeling and it is possible to get through it if you know how to deal with the emptiness.
Keep Yourself Busy
It can be easy to fall into negative thought patterns that will make you even more unhappy. One of the best ways to deal with loneliness is to keep yourself busy. When you have nothing else going on, your mind may start to dwell on the fact that you are alone. This can lead to a downward spiral of negative thoughts that will only make you feel worse.
Be Honest With Yourself
You need to be brutally honest with yourself when you are trying to figure out why you are feeling lonely. Being honest will allow you to understand the root cause of your feelings of loneliness. Once you are able to pinpoint the cause of loneliness, you can start working towards finding a solution.
Develop New Habits and Relationships
Loneliness can be a sign that you need to change something in your life. It could be because you are isolating yourself from others or craving human contact. If this is the case, you may want to look at how you can meet like-minded people and start dating again. You can also find ways to meet people in your everyday life.
Set Specific Goals
If you are feeling lonely, it can be helpful to set yourself some goals. This will help keep you occupied and take your mind off loneliness. It may also give you something to look forward to, which will make you feel less lonely in the meantime. For example, you could set yourself a goal to meet new people.
Find Meaning Through Helping Others
Whether you are feeling lonely or depressed, one of the best ways to deal with loneliness is to look at ways you can help others. Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose and make you feel less lonely in the process. You could offer to babysit for a friend or fix a broken appliance or help out at a local nursing home.
There are many ways to deal with loneliness and combat the feelings of emptiness it brings. When you are lonely, it is important to keep yourself busy. This will help you avoid the negative thoughts associated with loneliness. You can also combat loneliness by being honest with yourself and developing new habits and relationships.
A Sensera therapist assisted in the creation of this article.
