We all experience feelings of loneliness from time to time. However, it’s safe to say that this year – thanks to COVID-19 – feelings of isolation have increased. In fact, new data shows that the most widely reported source of stress during the coronavirus crisis is loneliness. While feeling lonely is a normal reaction to being disconnected from others, whether emotionally, physically, or both – that doesn’t mean it’s an easy emotion to cope with. Loneliness can also be a trigger for other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Learning how to deal with these feelings is a crucial skill that will help to improve the quality of your life. To help you manage this emotion, here are some ways to cope with feelings of loneliness when you get hit by the blues: Take pleasure in the simple things While the rules are still quite strict around socialising … Continue reading 5 Ways to Cope With Loneliness