How to Cope with Loneliness During The Holidays

How to Cope with Loneliness During The Holidays.
The holidays can be a joyful time of year but for many it can also be a lonely time of the year. Even more so now with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In this video we will be reviewing 3 tips on how to cope with loneliness during the holidays.
No matter how you spend your holidays this year, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.
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Tip #1: Surround yourself with who you can while practicing safe social distancing practices.
Tip #2: Use whatever means you have available to connect with others.
Tip #3: Do something for yourself and practice self-care.
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Comment below with any questions or if you have some recommendations to share with how to cope with loneliness during the holidays.

[@jen4yahwehsal176]

Hello my husband died 2 years ago I moved to a new town and I don't know anybody I have a job but when I'm home it's very hard I've tried Dating and it's been not good My husband was my best friend and I lost him I'm happy when I'm working and around people but at home is just really hard and the loneliness overwhelms me I haven't had any luck in the single world men in their fifties are very difficult A lot of them have a fear of commitment they're divorced and been burned

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I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Loneliness and the grief with the loss of a loved one can be very difficult in general and even more so during the holidays. My recommendations would be to continue to do the things that bring you joy and challenge yourself to connect more with others within the same interests. Not necessarily romantically but just to have some additional support and connection. When it comes to dating I would recommend sticking to your values in what you want and need, which sounds like you are. Boundaries and values are essential within healthy relationships and continue to filter and advocate for yourself in which you want and deserve! Over the next week leading into Christmas, is there some social settings or activities you can be engaging in with family, friends, co-workers, or any other social group to help with the loneliness?

[@matthewpatterson4144]

Hey I'm tired of being alone.

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I am sorry to hear this. Are there some outlets or areas you can connect with others during this time? What about hobbies and interests you can connect with others on?