your eyes gently and repeat your affirmation . You can say your affirmation out loud or in your mind , just do what feels comfortable .
It ’ s normal to experience strong emotions while doing mirror work . Please allow yourself to feel them in an open and non-judgmental way . You might even like to give yourself a hug as you stand in front of the mirror . After about five or ten minutes , finish your mirror work session . I encourage you to practice this ten minutes every day for two weeks and see how you feel !
5 . Think about your deepest interests and values
One of the biggest reasons why we feel alone is because we struggle to find other like-minded people . The best way to remedy that is to develop a bit of self-understanding . What are you passionate about ? What areas of life interest you ? What are your dreams and values ? When you answer these questions , you ’ ll be able to find little pockets of society that you can explore – and perhaps feel a sense of belonging in . For instance , if you highly value animal rights and love being around dogs , why not volunteer at your local dog shelter ? Or you might even like to go to a dog training course in your community . Another example is art and crafts . If you love making things , why not sign up to a local art class ?
6 . Volunteer your time
It feels good to help people . Helping those less fortunate than you can also help to put your life in perspective . To volunteer , grab your local newspaper or go to your neighbourhood ’ s website . If you can ’ t find any volunteer listings , your local library and nursing home most likely accept volunteers . If there ’ s a homeless shelter nearby , you can also try volunteering your time there as well . 7 . Get a pet ( or cuddle one you have already )
Many people who experience loneliness benefit greatly from having something to nurture and take care of . If you don ’ t have a pet , why not