There are plenty of things to do. We chart out a list of things that you can do to ward off such feelings.
During festivals, it’s normal for people to get homesick, and if you are staying far away from your family it can turn into a difficult period for you. Diwali, the ‘festival of light’, like all other festivals means celebration time with your family and friends.
Many living in Mumbai who are living miles away from their families, thanks to their jobs, are often unable to visit home during festivals. So, if you are alone in this city at this time of the year, and feeling a bit lonely, don’t sulk. There are plenty of things to do. We chart out a list of things that you can do to ward off such feelings.
Do something you enjoy: When you’re having fun, you are less likely to spend time thinking about the people and things that you miss. So, just indulge into things or activities through which you derive happiness and pleasure — which will help in taking your mind off other things. The activities can be simple watching the re-run of Friends all over again, or gardening and so on.
Go shopping: Especially for all the girls out there, shopping has always proven to be a stress buster. With the festive atmosphere all around, why not buy yourself some gifts? It will change your mood for sure.
Gorge on chocolates: It has been reported how chocolates help in de-stressing and elevating the mood. With seventy per cent of the gifts during this time being chocolates, why not indulge in some yummy chocolates and let the taste linger on for a while?
Talk to your friends: If someone is going through the same experience as you are, then knowing that you are not the only one, dealing with this can take the sting out of feeling a little lonely, and you might feel better when you cheer up someone else.
Stay active: If you sit on the sidelines, you will have more time to think about feeling sad. Talk to people and throw yourself into activities, and before you know it, you will be too busy to be homesick.
Pamper yourself: A visit to a spa may work wonders for your body and mind. Some massages and relaxation therapy could give your mind much-needed peace and you will surely forget about all your worries and loneliness.
Watch movies: With actor Shah Rukh Khan’s much hyped film hitting the theatres, you might want to catch a show. Watching SRK doing all the super-hero stunts and Kareena grooving to the Chammak Challo number will definitely keep your mind off all your worries for those two and half hours at least.
Bursting crackers: The main element of Diwali is the crackers. With so many varieties available in the market, why not spend the time bursting them? Furthermore, if you are living in a housing society, you can join in with rest of the neighbouring kids and burst crackers; trust us it will be lots of fun!
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