Some people think that feeling alone is
simply being isolated and not having anyone around when actually, the most
crowded room can feel like the loneliest place in the world.
I wrote this post as a way to put my
thoughts onto paper and to help you, the reader, as well as myself. Feelings of
loneliness can creep up when you least expect it but you can pick yourself up
if you are equipped with the right tools to do so.
1.
Find the power in your
loneliness
This may sound super cheesy but hear me
out. There can be great power in loneliness as long as you don’t let it consume
you and you know when and moreover how to shake it off. Use the time when you
do feel isolated as a creative outlet and turn it into something that will
benefit you. Metaphorically speaking, when you are feeling ‘blue’; channel this
emotion by creating beautiful art made up of violet, teal and turquoise.
2.
Reassess your expectations
Are you feeling lonely because you thought
that a certain somebody would be there for you and now they are not? Do you
feel let down and so have isolated yourself intentionally? Naturally, we have
high expectations of the ones that we love and when they don’t meet them it is
easy to feel like you have no one in your corner. Lower your expectations
slightly, aim to become emotionally independent and when you start to look to
yourself first for affirmation you will find that you are in a happier place.
3.
Go for a walk
Sometimes just being outside and getting some
fresh air can be magic. Not only does it give you an automatic sense of freedom
but being outdoors can often alleviate negative emotions to help you feel calm.
Going for a walk offers a great time to collect and rationalize your thoughts
putting things into perspective.
4.
Read a book
Reading a good book can work wonders with
feelings of isolation. You start to think less about your feelings and get lost
in the feelings of new characters, meanings and nuances. Choose a book with colourful and descriptive
language for ultimate mental get away.
5.
Get Talking
When you have had your moment and have had
time to mull it over, force yourself to socialise. It’s an old saying but it’s
very true; a problem shared is a problem halved. There is a chance that the
people you love have no idea how you are feeling and sometimes, not always, opening up about the way you feel can
lighten the load.
Now that I have shared my thoughts with you,
let’s talk about you. How have you dealt with feelings of loneliness?
Lots of love
Demitria x
This is a really lovely, well thought out post! I love the reassess your expectations one and learning to regain power ^^ your blog is so lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteelizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara | (lets follow each other on bloglovin or instagram)
Thank you it means so much that you even visited my blog let alone enjoyed reading the post! It took me a while to learn these points but they definitely help. Yours is lovely too love the pink! Xx
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