Comment by vitro
6 days ago
Volunteering is also nice. People are there because they want to and at the end of the day it gives you a nice feeling of doing something good.
6 days ago
Volunteering is also nice. People are there because they want to and at the end of the day it gives you a nice feeling of doing something good.
This is good advice, and it's something I also share with high school students who are struggling with relationships, uncertainty, or self-confidence.
For example, we visit our local hospital every weekend to hand out magazines, books, and toys to people whose lives have been affected by an accident or illness. It's rewarding, and the group of volunteers changes each month, so you get to help others and meet new people. Helping others is also a great way to help yourself. Afterwards, we usually spend an hour or two socialising at a bar near the hospital. The doctors know us, and they sometimes join our table.
If that doesn't work either, exercise and therapy have worked for some of my friends. Having a personal trainer two or three times a week is often better than going to the gym on your own, and seeing a life coach or therapist once a week can really help you move forward.