Seven Super Tips to Beat Homesickness

Are you away at school, moved to a new place, working abroad, or on a trip right now? Then you’re familiar with that emotional rollercoaster called homesickness. Signs of it may vary from one person to another, but usually, nostalgia makes you feel lonely, isolated, and distressed. It disturbs people of all ages in any condition, so don’t be ashamed if you're experiencing it right now.

Following are helpful tips to help you get through homesickness:

1. Understand that homesickness is common. The most important step to overcome it is seeing that nothing is wrong with you. Accepting your homesickness is a way of learning how to live a new life. Once you know you’re homesick, you can start working to get over it.

2. Carry something from home. Homesickness can be tough because you never know when it might hit you. To cool yourself in those moments, bring a bit of home with you, like your favorite pillow, book, pair of slippers, or a picture.

3. Stay connected. Keeping attached can lessen feelings of isolation. Plus, speaking with family and friends will update you about what’s going on at home. In this way, you won’t feel as though life there has moved on without you.

4. Talk about your feelings with someone. Find a trusted person and talk about what you’re feeling. It can help you deal with your nostalgia. Not acknowledging your emotional state can make them worse.

5. Explore your new location. Activate your mind and focused on your new surroundings to turn your attention away from home.

6. Make new friends. Making friends in your new town is a great way to get involved in the local culture and can make you feel less alone.

7. Keep a positive attitude. Believe me, it will get better. Don’t let your homesickness devour you! Moving away from home, starting a new life and adjusting to new environment isn’t easy, but it gets easier! You’ve beaten tough tasks before and staying away from home is not different. Push negative thoughts aside and keep going.

Do you know other tips to battle homesickness? Please share your thoughts!

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