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This viewer asks, "I'm feeling very socially isolated, as I just moved to a new location
or a new job. What can I do to get more involved so that I don't feel so lonely and socially
isolated." First of all check at what activities there may be at your work location. A lot
of work places have things like golf or tennis clubs where people get together and participate
in those sports. Or they may offer wellness programs such as yoga classes at lunch time
or after work. Speak with your coworkers. They're the ones that probably know the new
community the best. If you're working with a realtor ask them about what you can get
involved in, because, again, they know the community very well. Join a place of worship.
They are getting more and more involved in single-oriented activities. And this is a
place where you could introduce yourself to other single people and join in on the activities.
Think about a volunteer activity that you could participate in where you can meet other
people and do a good deed at the same time. Subscribe to a local newspaper and magazine,
because they often give ideas of things that are happening in the community ahead of time.
So you have time to get tickets and plan it in your schedule. Be sure that you are very
open and honest with people at work that you're new to the location. Be sure to introduce
yourself. Let them know your areas of interest, and you may find that they may actually ask
you to join their clubs or their groups, such as a book club. Thanks for your question.