--- title: "Loneliness: Strategies for Coping" description: 6 strategies to cope with loneliness and strengthen skills to connect with others image: https://blog.g-w.com/hubfs/blog_kid%20holding%20knees-1.png --- [![gw_web_logo](https://blog.g-w.com/hubfs/gw_web_logo.png)](https://www.g-w.com/) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) - [G-W Blog Home](https://blog.g-w.com/home) - [Career & Technical Education](https://blog.g-w.com/cte) - [Health & Physical Education](https://blog.g-w.com/health-pe) - [G-W Blog Home](https://blog.g-w.com/home) - [Career & Technical Education](https://blog.g-w.com/cte) - [Health & Physical Education](https://blog.g-w.com/health-pe) [Contact Us](https://www.g-w.com/connect) [Health and Physical Education](https://blog.g-w.com/health-pe/tag/health-and-physical-education) # Loneliness: Strategies for Coping [![Katherine Bates](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20-%20Content/KatherineBates.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=KatherineBates.jpg)](https://blog.g-w.com/health-pe/author/katherine-bates) [Katherine Bates](https://blog.g-w.com/health-pe/author/katherine-bates) ![](https://blog.g-w.com/hubfs/blog_kid%20holding%20knees-1.png) Loneliness: Strategies for Coping 2:36 Loneliness is a common and growing challenge for people of all ages; it is also an important health issue, as it can affect both emotional and physical health. ![social_2025-HPE Lesson Update-Loneliness_Friendly](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social_2025-HPE%20Lesson%20Update-Loneliness_Friendly.jpg?width=396&height=283&name=social_2025-HPE%20Lesson%20Update-Loneliness_Friendly.jpg)Feeling lonely from time to time is normal; however, there are strategies for coping with loneliness. Some strategies involve how and what we think, and some involve our actions. Teachers and other trusted adults can support young people by modeling healthful behaviors, by listening, and by sharing strategies like these.    **Consider Your Thoughts**  Take some time to consider why you are feeling lonely. Has something changed recently in your life? ![consider cause of loneliness](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/consider%20cause%20of%20loneliness.png?width=440&height=122&name=consider%20cause%20of%20loneliness.png) Try to shift or reframe your thoughts about loneliness. Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings. Imagine how you would talk to a friend who told you they were feeling lonely. Show yourself the same kindness you would give a loved one or friend! **Actions That Can Help** 1. **Distract Yourself.** What are some activities that you enjoy? Could you try doing something creative like drawing or writing or dancing? Could you take a walk outside? ![limit social media](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/limit%20social%20media.png?width=406&height=239&name=limit%20social%20media.png) 2. **Limit Time on Social Media.** Using social media can make us compare our lives with the pictures other people present of their lives; it is common for people to feel lonely after spending time on social media. Brainstorm two or three activities you enjoy that you can do instead.   ![people gardening](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/people%20gardening.jpg?width=357&height=236&name=people%20gardening.jpg) 3. **Volunteer**. Do something for someone else in your community. It can feel great to help another person, and it is another source of possible connections.   4. **Join a Group**. Do you already have a hobby you enjoy? Join a group of people who like that same hobby, or, try something new! 5. **Build Relationships with Others**. Try doing a small thing, like paying someone a compliment or asking someone how their weekend was. When they answer, do your best to truly listen and pay attention to them.![social_2025-HPE Lesson Update-Loneliness_Good Friend](https://blog.g-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social_2025-HPE%20Lesson%20Update-Loneliness_Good%20Friend.jpg?width=409&height=292&name=social_2025-HPE%20Lesson%20Update-Loneliness_Good%20Friend.jpg) 6. **Talk with People You Trust**. Reach out to a trusted adult, teacher, relative, or school counselor. Share your feelings. Ask how they connect with others when they are feeling lonely.  Practicing these strategies can help people feel less lonely and strengthen skills to connect with others. 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