35+ Community check in February 12th to February 14th 2021

Happy valentines day everyone

This week's post is about lonliness which we all excperience at times. Here are some activities to pass that time away.

1. Find an Exercise Class

Exercise can also build confidence and help you cope with stress or anxiety.

2. Meditate

Even simple meditation techniques can improve a negative mood and reduce stress

3. Do Yoga

yoga is a mind-body practice, it's best done when you can devote your full attention to it, making it an excellent solo activity.

4. Get a Pet

Pets provide companionship, can give owners a sense of purpose and satisfaction, and help reduce feelings of loneliness.

5. Garden

gardening in your front yard, as opposed to your backyard, may also help lessen feelings of loneliness.

6. Volunteer

volunteering even 10 hours a month or less can increase a sense of well-being and satisfaction

7. Read

engrossing yourself in the character in a book’s story can help shift your mood and move your thoughts in a new — and better — direction. For people who have mild depression, reading a self-help book or other motivational book between therapy sessions can be helpful — and might even accelerate recovery

8. Listen to Music

Listening to music can help ease depression and loneliness. A 2010 review of studies on listening to music found that tuning in to your favorite songs can improve depression symptoms.

9. Connect

Communicating with others virtually is easier than ever. Video chat platforms such as Zoom, Google Duo, Skype, Facetime, and others allow you to connect with friends and family when you feel lonely or down

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