How can I be happy without friends and family?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jan 4, 2022
Anonymous
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Oct 28, 2018
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we can stay happy without friends and family doing the work what we love the most like we all need money for that we do study make ourselves a better person in so many ways and we do other things too to get a good job so we need to do what the person have always willing to be and other things a one can include doing exercises that would make the person feel positive and strong thorughout the day and will not feel tired and will be happy always other things can be including some musical instruments if a person likes one can learn playing that,that would surely work and friends and family would be not much required
Anonymous
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Nov 1, 2018
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Without friends and family, we tend to feel lonely. But it's not impossible to be happy without friends and family. Happiness is created by yourself, it's not something that happens by chance. It depends on how you react towards a situation and challenges. Happiness is about how you think. Happiness is not about having zero failures or bad times in your life, but it's about how you can still be happy even with those hard times.
Besides, volunteering in social work by helping the others can improve one's happiness. It'll make you feel needed and most importantly, you'll feel great about yourself. By social work, you'll not feel lonely because helping the others make you feel that you are in a community. It makes you feel, togetherness. Sharing can also be a way to gain more.
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2018
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Happiness doesn’t come from people around us it comes from within. Happiness is something that can never be found if we search for it . Only found when we accept things around us. Happiness is being contented and satisfied in the present. When start loving yourself there will be nothing that can break your inner peace and happiness. Every relationship that you have has come after your soul has taken a body. So every relation that you have is attached to the body not to the soul. Soul is free from every relationship when you realise this you will gain ultimate peace and happiness.
helpfulJoy
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Nov 30, 2018
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There are many things you can do to be happy without friends or family get a strong sense of self. Do something for yourself get a hobby, read a good book or learn a new skill. Create an environment where your are genuinely happy. Then anything else would just be a bonus. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being alone sometimes we discovered so many great qualities about ourselves in that space. That happiness also could attract people to you and with your new self-confidence it may help in meeting new people you can connect with and open your world.
whoisabree13
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Dec 26, 2018
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You can be happy without friends or family by realizing your worth and value. Nothing is more empowering than self love and what you can give yourself. In this world, the amount of people that will come and go is astronomical. The one constant is yourself, who you are in the mirror and the person that you continue to build up. Life can be draining sometimes, and it may be challenging to stand and fight when the oxygen is knocked from your lungs, but you'll rise again. You'll stand, you'll walk and you'll be okay. Keep fighting, it's completely worth it. Be you, unconditionally and love yourself.
KomedicRelief
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Jan 12, 2019
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Use the time without them to focus on your own identity and your own interests. Explore a new hobby or try something new. Building experiences with the people in our lives is one of the best things we can do, but to see the excitement on someone's face when you tell them of your own experiences and then possibly even getting to do it again together. Time away isn't a punishment, it doesn't even have to be boring. Finding new crafts, games, hobbies and interests is part of being an individual. I love learning new recipes when I'm by myself. Sort of a preparation for when I see them again.
Anonymous
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Mar 23, 2019
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Well, it is not easy to be happy without family and friends but it can be done. I would say you will have to learn how to love yourself and begin to appreciate yourself regardless if other people are in your life. One thing you can do is buy you a pet or perhaps some gold fish to give you something to care for and to love in the absent of having family members and friends that are active involved in your life. However, I would also suggest volunteering to other services that can use people to assist in places like the Red Cross, children shelters, nursing homes and hospitals that can use volunteering services. I wish you nothing but the best as you move forward with your life.
kindPanda75
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Apr 17, 2019
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Getting out in nature, enjoy what you have close by, appreciate your local wildlife, there is nothing wrong with going for a coffee on your own and reading a paper for a hour. Go out for a ride on a bike and enjoy what you see, or just watch a film, there are some good ones out there from time to time, I love to get out and see what nature has to offer though, use a camera or phone and enjoy it all, we live on a small planet that is dying make the most of what you have got
LifeCoachMelanieM
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Apr 25, 2019
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I’m hearing that you think you have to have friends and family to BE happy. I can understand how you might feel that way. But you can absolutely be happy!
Getting there isn’t easy. But you can do it! You have to be happy internally with yourself. It’s a process. Get comfortable with being by yourself, enjoy your time.
There’s a difference between being alone and being lonely. Not having friends or family doesn’t mean you have to be lonely and unhappy.
Practice being confident and OK with not having family and friends. Practice displaying that internal confidence, and I bet your happiness will come automatically. And I even bet that it will draw people to you.
NonlegalBanter
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May 16, 2019
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Create a list of goals, beliefs, or things (and even other people you meet along your way) that matter most in your life. The goals can range from something physical like a desire to get in shape to something not-so-physical like dedicate time and space each day to introspect. Even if you're not religious, it's always good to have a list of beliefs to adhere by. Of course, a particular religion may have some of these already outlined for you, but feel free to create your own (within reason), like "I will do nothing that my grandma won't like." Also, find some motivators to better help you focus on these goals. Do it for your dog. Do it for the people around you. Do it for a better future-- do it for yourself. Then, strive to accomplish the snot out of those things however you can.
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