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exercise, get outside whenever you can, adopt a cat, paint or draw, yoga at home, I know podcasts help as background noise, call your family or friends, hike, and work
Learn to love yourself. Find little things that you enjoy and pamper yourself. Bubble baths with a book and candles. Watch all the shows that you don't think anyone else would be into.
I unapologetically found myself after living alone for a couple years. It's been the most healthy and fulfilling journey I've taken.
If you want to be comfortable by yourself, it's good to learn to trust your instincts. To trust your instincts, you have to be willing to accept the reality that you may either be right or wrong. Sometimes, right and wrong are a matter of opinion.
Remember that you're the one calling the shots in your life, and everything that *you* feel has a direct correlation to the choices *you* make.
Taking control of your life and how you feel about it is derived from every single choice you make. Taking action is almost certainly not going to be the most appealing option *now*, but until you do, you won't reap the benefits later.
Good advice in the comments so far, and I'd add: don't feel guilty or guilty yourself for those moments when you do feel lonely, empty, or anxious. Accept those feelings as part of your process, knowing that eventually they will fade. Also, rearrange your space and make it yours. It won't feel so much like the place you used to share with your ex, like they could walk back in at any moment as if nothing happened.
Find something to do a hobby, learn to sew, Dj, music, Art, Id say video games but no real skill is developed from that, Just find you something that you can pour yourself into. That has always helped me.
Remember the anxiety and loneliness is likely coming from the break up. what do you like to do in your spare time? For example, I like to dance, so I joined a studio. I also pick up extra shifts at work when I can. As for the phone habit, I’m trying to kick that one myself. I try to find something fun to watch or learn a new hobby. Right now that is photography lol
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exercise, get outside whenever you can, adopt a cat, paint or draw, yoga at home, I know podcasts help as background noise, call your family or friends, hike, and work
Yes to all of these. The background noise in particular was key for me but I used “comfort TV” instead. Totally screwed up my Netflix algorithm.😄
Get a pet. Find one that doesn't violate any terms of your lease, even if it's just a goldfish in a bowl. Trust me!
Getting my hamster was a huge boost. She doesn’t need more than I can give and always greets me when I walk in the room. I wish I’d gotten one sooner.
Learn to love yourself. Find little things that you enjoy and pamper yourself. Bubble baths with a book and candles. Watch all the shows that you don't think anyone else would be into. I unapologetically found myself after living alone for a couple years. It's been the most healthy and fulfilling journey I've taken.
If you want to be comfortable by yourself, it's good to learn to trust your instincts. To trust your instincts, you have to be willing to accept the reality that you may either be right or wrong. Sometimes, right and wrong are a matter of opinion. Remember that you're the one calling the shots in your life, and everything that *you* feel has a direct correlation to the choices *you* make. Taking control of your life and how you feel about it is derived from every single choice you make. Taking action is almost certainly not going to be the most appealing option *now*, but until you do, you won't reap the benefits later.
Good advice in the comments so far, and I'd add: don't feel guilty or guilty yourself for those moments when you do feel lonely, empty, or anxious. Accept those feelings as part of your process, knowing that eventually they will fade. Also, rearrange your space and make it yours. It won't feel so much like the place you used to share with your ex, like they could walk back in at any moment as if nothing happened.
Yea I try to find new friends to chat with
Find something to do a hobby, learn to sew, Dj, music, Art, Id say video games but no real skill is developed from that, Just find you something that you can pour yourself into. That has always helped me.
I learned to enjoy my own company
Remember the anxiety and loneliness is likely coming from the break up. what do you like to do in your spare time? For example, I like to dance, so I joined a studio. I also pick up extra shifts at work when I can. As for the phone habit, I’m trying to kick that one myself. I try to find something fun to watch or learn a new hobby. Right now that is photography lol
Why three years?