Feeling lonely is something that we all experience from time to time. For some people, it can be particularly intense and last for longer periods of time. Even if you’re by yourself, the feeling can make you feel vulnerable and exposed. It can make you feel as if there’s nobody who cares about you. Lonely feelings can be so isolating that they even have a name: social isolation. Feeling alone is a common experience but it doesn’t mean that everybody experiences it equally. There are many things you can do to prevent feeling lonely more often or less intense versions of it. Read on to learn more about how to stop feeling lonely and enjoy having company again.

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Spend time with people you care about

It’s important to spend time with people you care about. You don’t need to talk to them all the time, but being around them can help you to feel less lonely. However, it’s also important to make sure that you’re spending time with the people who have something to offer you. Having time to yourself is important but it’s not an excuse to isolate yourself completely. If you’re not sure what to do with your time, ask someone you trust. If you’re alone with your thoughts, they can be a form of loneliness that you don’t even realize. When you’re spending time with others, make sure that they’re people you care about.

Get out of your comfort zone

If you find yourself always feeling lonely, make an effort to get out of your comfort zone. There are plenty of activities you can try that might feel a little uncomfortable or unfamiliar. You can participate in sports or try something new. Try activities that are a little bit out of your comfort zone and see how it makes you feel. Even something as simple as taking a new route to work or going to a new café can help you to break through a little bit of the isolation that you might be experiencing.

Find an activity that you enjoy

Another important way to prevent feeling lonely is to find an activity that you enjoy. You don’t necessarily have to do something that’s challenging but you do have to find something where you feel like you’re actually contributing something. There are plenty of different ways that you can contribute to society. You can volunteer, organize a group activity, or participate in a hobby that you enjoy. Activities like this can help you to feel less lonely and to meet new people. If you feel like you don’t know what to do with your time, this can be a way to fill some of your free time with something that you actually enjoy.

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Be aware of your environment

Take some time to notice your environment. How many people are there in a room? How many people are there in an area? Is there anything in the environment that you can use to keep yourself occupied? Getting out of your comfort zone and meeting new people is an important way to stop feeling lonely. However, you don’t want to overdo it. Remember that you don’t have to meet everybody who crosses your path. If you find yourself in an environment where you feel particularly lonely, you can use this as an opportunity to break out of your isolation.

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Don’t compare yourself to others

Don’t compare yourself to other people. It can be easy to feel lonely when you compare yourself to other people. It might make you feel as if you aren’t good enough or as if you’re not doing anything worthwhile. Avoid comparing yourself to other people in your life, such as your friends, your family, or your coworkers.

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