Here are some ways to improve your life:
- Take a break and talk
This step might seem obvious, but it’s important. Talking with your parents/grandparents can free you up and give you a chance to let off some steam. It may be tough at first, but these conversations can help you feel better about yourself, write better essays, and mostly let go of feelings you may have been holding onto for months. Take a break, so you can come back to them with renewed spirit.
Tip: When you talk, let your parents know that you’re feeling better and that the family dynamic is OK. If you feel like you need a break, and you have a funny/cute/rescue dog, bring the dog along with you for a walk (and tell your parents about him). Or, if you have a dog, take her along with you to the park so she can run off and let loose.
2. Go for a walk with a friend
Social isolation tends to dwindle as you get older, but it’s good to find some friends you can connect with who are also grandparents. These people will help to put you back in touch with your other relatives, not to mention people in your age range are often happier and find in time you’ve blended into the surrounding community more easily. Communicate you’re OK with contact with older adults until the medication wears off, or you want to talk to someone else. It’s especially good if someone takes your place and starts phone-tapping you.
3. Get a pet
Control your loneliness by getting a pet. Giving someone a pet brings you more joy and connection.
4. Write. Writing helps you get relax and be creative.
Writing can calm both your mind and body, and allows you to better understand your situation. It can boost your intellectual skills, and you can use this time to learn different things about yourself (health, career, career – be more detailed). It’s good to write something when your family comes out to visit, or you perceive a promising career change, or you’re ready to release some pressure you’ve been holding onto for a month. See this article for more ideas.
5. Travel
If you’re at a state of separation, try travelling to other countries. You can see your grandparent from a new point of view, & that can be a great way to build trust and relationships – if you learn how to re-tune your brain to create empathy, and gradually build a foundation of empathy for your other relatives, it can really improve your life.
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