How can I be happy without friends and family?
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Ribz
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Sep 25, 2020
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Anonymous
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Sep 25, 2020
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Happiness extends beyond friends/family when you learn to find happiness in yourself and within your daily life. This is not a task easily developed and may take some getting used to looking at your daily life in a new light. Some of the ways that I have found to maintain my happiness amongst my own company is by taking the time to do something that I enjoy. One example of this is by taking a view minutes to spend outside in nature, or appreciating my surroundings inside of my home. I like to reflect on the positives of my day to day life and will sometimes even make a list!
Anonymous
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Sep 26, 2020
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get a pet like a dog, dogs cheer people up all the time but you have to be responsible for it...even a pot plant like a little cactus or bonsai would be good or a gold fish something to talk to even if it doesnt understand you. some say fake it until you make it so forcing a smile until you get used to it, it takes more muscles in the face to frown then it does to smile. go on YouTube and watch comedians and laugh your head off...find someone to follow on twitter or just read a book were you get attached to the characters...go out into nature and experience fresh air and the true wonder of the naturaly World...there are many ways to be happy and alone.
Anonymous
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Oct 17, 2020
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How can I be happy without any friends?
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If you’ve found yourself without friends for any number of reasons—new school, new job, new city, or new lifestyle change—you may wonder how you can possibly ever be happy. It's possible! Social connections do make life more satisfying, but it doesn’t take friendships to lead a happy life. Learn how to be happy without friends by building self-love, keeping your calendar full of positive activities, and strengthening your relationships with other people in your life.
1.Recognise your worth--Oftentimes, people depend on friends for validation of their worth. You may think, “Sarah adores me, so I must be fabulous†or “At least I’m invited to all the parties.†Truth is, you should feel great about yourself regardless of who your friends are or how many you have. Learn to validate yourself instead of needing others to do it.
For example, if you have always counted on friends to help you make big decisions, try to make a decision on your own by weighing pros and cons.
If you think being needed by your friends makes you important, find other ways to feel important, such as reciting positive affirmations or volunteering.
CareME
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Oct 25, 2020
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In today's fast-paced world, we are always on the go with its instant messaging and fast foods. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the COVID19 has hit the brakes on all our lives. It has forced us to stop and look around, come out of our comfort zones, and do things differently for a change.
Statistics show that about 50% of the Indian population is experiencing loneliness. Some others feel-What better time than now to celebrate my me-time? This article will give you tips that will help you, both if you are alone and if you feel lonely. So let's start right away!
5 tips to enjoy being alone
If you are alone and looking to celebrate your me-time, here are 5 tips to help you do that.
1. Take yourself on a date:
2. Start your dream project:
3. Consider adopting a pet:
4. Plan for the future:
5. Practice self-love:
DaisyDaph
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Oct 28, 2020
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Happiness comes from within. Your friends and family members would most definitely contribute to your happiness and help you be in a better place socially. But it is truly up to you to let the little things and the positivity you feel help you be independently happy. It is important that you practise mindfulness and gratitude. Because you deserve to be happy and you deserve to know that your happiness does not depend on anyone but yourself. Once you see that, you can shine through and inspire others and help them through tough times as well. So it is possible to be happy without friends and family; but when you truly are, wouldn't you want to share it with them too? :3
padayon
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Nov 6, 2020
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(In my own opinion) "Learn to be alone so that companionship will not be a necessity." You can be happy without them by doing the things that you want to do just like for example shopping alone, watching movies alone, travelling alone, etc. You can also learn new skills or talents that you want to learn such as learning how to paint, draw, play guitar, etc. Try not to depend your happiness on others. Generate your own happiness. Focus on yourself.
Anonymous
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Nov 6, 2020
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Find things to do that make you happy. Try to find new hobbies, self-care, reading, etc. You may be surprised what you find out about yourself when you spend more time with yourself. Sometimes it is necessary to not be alone. Not in a negative way, but it will allow you to focus on yourself and what your needs are. In order to be your best self around friends and family, you must be happy and satisfied with yourself. Being happy with yourself will ensure that you will be even happier when you are around them. Just make sure you do things that you like!
Anonymous
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Nov 20, 2020
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It looks like a big challenge when it comes to being solitary, i mean that's the work of monks and lone wolves because humans are social animals but we all experience times when we want to be alone and need a personal space, sometimes personal holidays. But being happy doesn't comes from being in a group or being alone. One can be happy among people and without them, like introverts are more comfortable without a big crowd. They might feel bad about not being able to mix in so that's why it doesn't have anything to do with happiness. On the other hand happiness is not an emotion it's a practice you do everyday, being comfortable in your body and being happy without depending on anyone else is a hard work no doubt, but like you have to learn to walk properly you have to practice to stay content in yourself, in what the present has to offer and to have hope on bad days. And most importantly explore yourself, when you focus on your well being, and I don't mean in a selfish or narcissistic manner but really the well being that you need to be happy and content. Find yourself a place where you can relax and ask what you need to be happy. If you're not happy change the thing that's making you unhappy, of you can't change it right now, try to look at it with a different perspective. Tell yourself that even if there's no one with me, I'm here for myself, I love myself and I'll be fine because the only person whose never gonna leave me is myself. I'm complete in myself, I know who I am, I know what I need.
And if you are unable to say this to yourself then first work on this, you'll reach happiness eventually.
Anonymous
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Nov 26, 2020
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Be your own friend. Write a diarybwhich help you to understand your thoughts. Enjoy yourself don't think you need someone else to be happy. Learn new things, set high level goals for a day try to complete them. Do something enjoyful, new, like sports swimming, try to learn new language. Visit new places. Stop thinking you need someone for a trip. Visit to watch movies restaurant alone. Workout, listen to independent music like I am on my way by Sabrina carpenter, lily, too soon by Keshi. First you should say to mind you don't need anyone command it. And see miracles.
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