How to Deal with Homesickness?
1. Know that its normal. Being in a new place and missing your home, family, friends, and pets, is completely normal. It means that you have a healthy attachment to your loved ones. It will take a while to adjust to your new surroundings. 2. Attend events or take classes. Some companies or universities organise events for international employees or students, and this may encourage you to learn more about your new place of residence, and meet new people. 3. Be active. Taking part in sports and physical activities can help you take your mind off your homesickness and boost your mood. Team sports can also help you make new social connections and find social support. 4. Make friends with locals. It may help you adjust more easily to your new place if you get to know some locals, especially if youre from somewhere thats very different. 5. Gratitude journal. Journaling can help with your feelings of homesickness. Every night, try writing down three things youre grateful for and three things youre looking forward to the next day.