HOW TO HANDLE - test.mmm-fl.comtest.mmm-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MMMFL-How-To-Han… ·...

1
It is in times of need when many feel lonely, even when they have people around. In order to control the spread of the coronavirus, we all had to obey a curfew. This situation opened the door to feelings that, perhaps, you had never experienced or, at least, had not noticed. One of them is loneliness. GET BUSY, NOT WORRIED! Loneliness doesn’t have to be a negative thing. There are people who can be alone, but they don't feel that way because they occupy themselves and enjoy the time they have to be with themselves. And, it is then, when you are all alone, that you have time to get to know yourself better, develop talents, discover new hobbies, establish routines without having to depend on anyone, among other advantages. To help you manage the feeling of loneliness, we recommend these strategies: HOW TO HANDLE LONELINESS As the saying goes, BETTER BE ALONE THAN IN BAD COMPANY. And when you learn to value time with yourself, you get to enjoy life more… alone or with others. Enjoy the time you have for yourself. Get outside to the patio or balcony, even if it's 15 minutes. Read a book or magazine. If you have the space and the materials, plant a vegetable garden. Challenge yourself to learn new things and use technology to keep in touch with your loved ones through video calls. Learn a new language: the Internet can be a great teacher. Draw or paint. Change the decor of the space in your home where you spend most of your time. Take naps. And enjoy your coffee or tea whenever you want. 1-844-212-9859 (TTY: 711) Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST www.mmm-fl.com References: https://www.homes.com/blog/2020/04/coping-loneliness-isolation-covid-19/ https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus-4799661

Transcript of HOW TO HANDLE - test.mmm-fl.comtest.mmm-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MMMFL-How-To-Han… ·...

Page 1: HOW TO HANDLE - test.mmm-fl.comtest.mmm-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MMMFL-How-To-Han… · GET BUSY, NOT WORRIED! Loneliness doesn’t have to be a negative thing. There are

It is in times of need when many feel lonely, even when they have people around. In order to control the spread of the coronavirus, we all had to obey a curfew. This situation opened the door to feelings that, perhaps, you had never experienced or, at least, had not noticed. One of them is loneliness.

GET BUSY, NOT WORRIED!Loneliness doesn’t have to be a negative thing. There are people who can be alone, but they don't feel that way because they occupy themselves and enjoy the time they have to be with themselves. And, it is then, when you are all alone, that you have time to get to know yourself better, develop talents, discover new hobbies, establish routines without having to depend on anyone, among other advantages. To help you manage the feeling of loneliness, we recommend these strategies:

HOW TOHANDLELONELINESS

As the saying goes, BETTER BE ALONE THAN IN BAD COMPANY. And when you learn to value time with yourself, you get to enjoy life more… alone or with others.

Enjoy the time you have for yourself.

Get outside to the patio or balcony, even if it's 15 minutes.

Read a book or magazine.

If you have the space and the materials, plant a vegetable garden.

Challenge yourself to learn new things and use technology to keep in touch with your loved ones through video calls.

Learn a new language: the Internet can be a great teacher.

Draw or paint.

Change the decor of the space in your home where you spend most of your time.

Take naps.

And enjoy your coffee or tea whenever you want.

1-844-212-9859 (TTY: 711)Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ESTwww.mmm-fl.com

References:https://www.homes.com/blog/2020/04/coping-loneliness-isolation-covid-19/https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus-4799661