1. Go out

One of the most efficient ways to cope with being alone at Christmas is by pushing yourself to go out and attend holiday gatherings or parties instead of clinging to self-pity and seclusion. These parties will give you the chance to meet new people and by surrounding yourself with positive, optimistic and happy fellows, you won’t feel as lonely as you do now.

2. Volunteer

Another fun and useful thing you can do during the holidays that will make you forget that you are alone is volunteering. It will give you a chance to connect with other people, you’ll be able to boost your self-esteem and most importantly, you’ll bring joy to those who are less fortunate. You could bring gifts to a children’s hospital, you could offer to help serving dinner at a soup kitchen or you can even visit some lonely residents at a nursing home.

3. Accept Invitations

A lot of people find themselves alone at Christmas because they turned down all the invitations they received. If this is your case, then do exactly the opposite. Call those people and accept their invitations because you might have a great time if you just allow yourself to have fun every once in a while.

4. Enjoy Solitude

If you can’t avoid being alone at Christmas, then do your best and make that day a very special one for yourself. Just plan an entire day for yourself, get a new haircut, buy that cute dress that caught your attention, make your favorite dish or plan a movie marathon. This is the best time of year to indulge yourself, so do it without feeling guilty afterwards.

5. Host an Orphan Christmas

Keep in mind that you are not the only one who is alone during this festive time of the year. If you want to feel good about yourself and make someone else happy too, you could plan an “Orphan Christmas” for those who have no one to spend the holidays with.

6. Work

If you like your job and you enjoy working, then why not do this during the holidays too, especially if you feel alone at Christmas? You could spend that day being productive and if you really love what you do, it won’t even feel like you are working. Also, this is a great choice if your job requires interaction with other people since it will make you feel less lonely.

7. Reach out

You don’t need to be alone during the holidays. Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, so try to enjoy it as much as you can. If you are feeling depressed about being alone during this festive season, pull yourself out of it and reach out for help. Call your family members, one of your closest friends or even a helpline. You don’t need to be alone at Christmas, so do whatever you can to make yourself feel better.

Try to focus you thoughts on what you have instead of what you miss and plan for a better future. Do you know any other helpful ways to cope with being alone at Christmas? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

Sources:
socialanxietydisorder.about.com
patheos.com
lifehack.org