Join a club
You can also try to join a club to form bonds and explore new hobbies. You will make new friends and have a lot of meaningful conversations.
“While shame will try to convince you you’re unlovable and no one wants to hear from you, remind yourself it’s lying and you will likely feel better if you connect,” Bruneau said.
So, find something that you’d like to learn and try to join a community that can give you all the information you need and just stay connected with other people. You can try something completely new, such as meditation classes, yoga or cooking shows – many of these activities take place online, so you don’t have to leave your house.
“This could be a class or a committee,” Pinker says. “Any activity that puts you in a social environment on a regular basis.”
