Best Strategies On How To Cope With Being Alone At Night - Read via : Ewe Ghana Whether your family is out of town, your partner is gone for...
Whether your family is out of town, your partner is gone for the night, or you live on your own, nighttime can be a little nerve-wracking. Feeling lonely or frightened while you’re alone is normal, especially after the sun goes down. However, there are tons of ways you can make your nighttime experience by yourself much better (and even get a full night’s sleep).
Turn on some soothing music. When you’re home alone, you can listen to anything you want! Pick your favorite song and play it on a speaker or through headphones to dance and sing along. If it’s late and your neighbors live close to you, headphones are the way to go.
Practice muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety. Pick a muscle group to start with, like your hands or your feet. Breathe in and clench your muscle group as hard as you can, then hold it for 5 to 10 seconds. Breathe out as you relax your muscles, then wait 10 to 20 seconds before moving onto the next muscle group. Eventually, you can work through your entire body to relax yourself and reduce anxious thoughts. When you’re finished with your entire body, count backwards from 5 to ground yourself again.
Do something productive. If you don’t feel like a relaxing activity will distract you enough, jump into a project that will occupy your mind. You could do some chores around the house, catch up on your to-do list, or dive into a hobby.If you’re not sure what to try, some moderate exercise can make you feel really productive. Just make sure you’re not exercising too close to bedtime, or you could keep yourself awake.
Lock all of your doors and windows before bed. Take a few minutes to walk around your home and check that everything is locked up. That way, you can head to sleep without worrying about intruders. If you’d like some extra security, set up a camera outside of your home.
Make your bedroom comfortable. Turn the lights down, wear your favorite pajamas, and put your softest sheets on the bed. Use an ambient noise generator or a fan if you don’t want to sleep in silence, or wear earplugs if you don’t like noise. Make sure the temperature stays cool but not cold to help you get to sleep. If you find yourself tossing and turning, get out of bed and go do something else, like reading, until you feel sleepy.
Go to sleep around the same time every night. This will help your body fall into a bedtime routine on its own. If you can, try to keep a regular sleep schedule so it’s easier to fall and stay asleep. It’s okay to deviate from your schedule a little bit, so don’t beat yourself up if you end up going to bed an hour later than usual.
Socialize regularly during the day. Schedule regular social activities with friends throughout the week. This will give you structure, keep you connected to others, and help improve your mood. If you stay busy enough interacting with others during the weekday hours, chances are you’ll be less likely to notice feeling alone at night. If you and your friends have busy schedules, it could be hard to find times to meet up. Try scheduling a weekly or monthly hangout time to get it on the schedule before everyone gets too busy.
Connect with friends or family online or on the phone. If you have friends who live far away, consider keeping in touch with them through email, Facebook, Twitter, or Skype. Schedule regular phone calls or text messages with friends for when you come home at night. Texts and calls are nice, but face-to-face interaction can’t be beat.
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