Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
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A Word From Verywell

Content: It also can remind you of all you have to be grateful for, and even connect you with others who share your passion. You’ll be part of something larger than yourself, and you’ll be immersing yourself in the true spirit of the holiday season. Perhaps someone in your community lost their job amidst the coronavirus pandemic and can use a little extra goodwill this year. Drop off an unexpected gift on their doorstep, or reach out to find out if they're having trouble affording a specific present for a little one on their list. How Helping Others Can Reduce Stress
Examine Your Feelings
Though this particular exercise probably won’t make you feel better immediately, if you feel lonely much of the time, this may be a sign that some changes are in order for the coming year. You may want to examine what’s behind your feelings of loneliness, either on your own or with the help of a therapist. There are many ways to connect with a therapist online right now, so you don’t even have to leave your home. Would you benefit from putting more time into your social life so that you have stronger relationships? Is something inside of you causing you to keep people at a distance? If you’d like to deepen your friendships, it can cost a little extra time and energy, but the payoff is having increased support and feelings of being heard and understood.