08/07/2024
Holiday weekends can be lonely. Here are 4 research-backed tips to help you feel like yourself, even when you’re feeling disconnected:
1️⃣ Mindfulness & Self-Compassion: Practice mindfulness meditation and be kind to yourself. These techniques reduce loneliness and improve well-being.🧘♀️💖
2️⃣ Stay Active: Physical activity releases endorphins that enhance mood. For a boost, go for a hike, bike ride, or join an exercise class. 🚴♂️🏃♀️
3️⃣ Pursue Hobbies: Engage in creative projects or learn new skills to bring joy and a sense of accomplishment. 🎨🎸
4️⃣ Connect with Nature: From gardening to taking a walk, spend time in nature to reduce stress and feel more connected. 🌳🌷
Everyone experiences loneliness sometimes, AND there are always ways to feel a little bit more connected, like reaching out to one of our licensed therapists here at LifePath.🤍💬👩⚕️
Sources: 1️⃣ Hawkley & Cacioppo, 2010. 2️⃣ Holt-Lunstad et al., 2010. 3️⃣ Creswell, 2017. 4️⃣ Neff, 2003. 5️⃣ Salmon, 2001. 6️⃣ Craft & Perna, 2004. 7️⃣ Conner et al., 2018. 8️⃣ Kaufman & Gregoire, 2015. 9️⃣ Bratman et al., 2012. 🔟 Twohig-Bennett & Jones, 2018. 1️⃣1️⃣ Cacioppo et al., 2015. 1️⃣2️⃣ Choi & Morrow-Howell, 2007.
