10 Proven Ways To Be Happy Alone And Feel Less Lonely (4 of 6)

Be grateful

If you are caught up in what you don’t have, it can be easy to lose sight of the things you do have. Try to list things you are thankful for physically, emotionally, and spiritually, especially when you feel lonely. “Furthermore, creating gratitude lists and reading these out loud in front of the mirror could help target multiple sensory centers in the brain to maximize the benefits of this activity,” says Magavi.

Give social media a rest

We all know that social media is a great tool for information and communication. But it can also contribute to negative self image and thoughts about one’s life. Studies have even shown that social media actually increases feelings of loneliness and isolation.