I AM BEATING MY HOMESICK!

My host-family's house when I was exchanged at Labrador, Canada

Homesick is a psychological condition in which a person feels uneasy and restless when she/he is far away from where he lived for many years.

This condition is normal actually experienced by anyone. However, if you experience persistent homesickness, you should immediately seek a solution.

Pursuing higher education is one of the reasons that can make you stay away from your house, this situation (homesick) certainly makes life more complicated that you could lose your appetite, difficulty sleeping, missing your parents, and so forth.

Homesick can actually heal itself. However, if the homesickness that you experience did not improve or even worsens, it helps you to try the following tips to cope with homesickness.

1. Blending in with the local culture : Try to see the positive side of the new place. Discover new things that fit your interests or hobbies. You can also busied himself with a culinary tasting or simply walk. Make yourself fall in love with your new place it.
2. Chatting with someone and tell me what you feel : If you feel lonely in a new place, try to get acquainted with new friends. Invite them to talk about anything as if they partner struggles against homesickness. This will make your inner atmosphere better.
3. Do not look for a solution that is not healthy : Feeling sad, frustrated, lonely and homesick can make you tempted to try things that are not healthy. Drinking alcohol, smoking, or using drugs are some of the temptations. Use your time for sports, such as soccer or badminton. In addition to creating a healthy body, you will also get a lot of friends, so that you no longer lonely.

So, you can do it right?

Well, so many simple tips for you who often feel homesick. Bottom line is busy yourself to adjust to your new surroundings. Do not let your mind be empty because it can actually make you miss the cozy atmosphere in your home!