Keep your feelings in a journal. Writing them out can help you to work out what is causing you to feel sad or afraid about the lack of friends in your life and will also help you with clues about what to do to improve your situation. Letting the thoughts continue to swirl around your head unformed can be unhelpful and confusing––writing will help you to sort it all through. [1] X Research source
It is difficult to be alone. But it can be enjoyable if you do something you like. Note down all the things you enjoy doing and rate them on a scale of 1 to 10. Do the things that make you feel good and are rated between 8 to 10 when you are alone. Try new things and see if you can add them to the feel-good activities. For example, you can try mindfulness or meditation, get a workout, prepare healthy food, and clean or organize your space. [3] X Research source
You may be very shy. Use your smile as a shield, to suggest that you’re approachable even though you’re shy. [5] X Research source You don’t have to say a lot to people; just show interest in them. “Hi, I’m Mary, what’s your name?” is an easy way to start a conversation. Complimenting people on their clothing or hairstyle (but only if you mean it) is also a great way to show people that you’re interested in talking to them. [6] X Research source
