Homesickness is an emotional state of mind, where the affected person experiences intense feelings of longing due to separation from home environment and loved ones. The feelings that are most identified with homesickness are nostalgia, grief, depression, anxiety, sadness, and withdrawal.
What to do when you are sick and bored at home?
28 Fun Things to Do When You’re Sick at Home Write your best friend a postcard. Curl up under a soft blanket with a cup of tea and an easy book. Have a movie marathon. Do crafts work: draw, string beads into a bracelet or have a go at knitting. Give yourself a soothing foot massage. Create a play list with happy songs.
How to not be homesick?
Be optimistic. A little positive attitude will go a long way when facing new experiences!
Let yourself get excited. Being nervous is a common feeling,but try to turn that nervousness into excitement!
Celebrate 24 hours of homesickness. Being homesick is a bit like wallowing after a breakup.
Make a schedule. My personal number one advice for feeling at home in a new environment: Get into a routine.
Find a familiar space. Similar to getting into a routine is the importance of finding a “favorite” place – something familiar that helps you feel at home,like a
Beat boredom. Boredom is a great catalyst for homesickness – the more time you have to think about home,the more you want to be there.
Pick real life over social media. Staying in touch has never been easier: We can text,talk and even video chat for free.
Meet new people. The more people you know,the easier it will be to be distracted and have something to do.
Take (lots of) photos. Taking lots of photos is a fantastic way to explore your new home – and the more familiar you get with your surroundings,the more
Make people come visit you. This is not the cheapest solution to cope with homesickness,but sometimes it can help when your friends or family members come visit you.
Talk With People. Particularly if you are an extrovert,part of your homesickness may stem from your need to interact with other people.
Find the Familiar in an Unfamiliar Place.
Spoil Yourself.
Get Moving.
Create a Routine.
Look for Humor.
Change Your Plans.
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