We have all had moments where we missed our home, our childhood friends, and most of all our family. Leaving the nest is a difficult transition for some, but easy for others; however it is a transition one should experience. Feeling homesick is not fun, since you begin to realize how much of your home you loved. There are six things to remember when you are feeling homesick.
1. Surround yourself with positivity!
It is definitely much easier to adjust when you are surrounded by a positive group of people. When you are feeling upset or homesick they will be the ones to put the smile back on your face.
2. Keep in touch with family and friends.
There should be a call schedule set up knowing when you have to call home. It is easier to run on a schedule, because it gives you and your family something to expect. You might call everyday or your family might call everyday; however, that will contribute to your homesickness. It is nice to call and keep in touch with family, but calling all the time can make it difficult to transition and make you miss them more.
3. Get Busy.
The best thing to do when missing home is to immerse yourself in your work. Get involved in clubs, get a new hobby, and learn a new language! Do not let homesickness affect your social interactions. You should do your school work, hang out with friends, and join a club that fits your passion. It can give you many things to discuss with your family over the phone or during a visit.
4. Cook!
Is there a recipe your family and friends love to make? Grab a group of your friends from school and make that meal. A taste of home can cure that homesickness right away.
5. Be Festive!
Just like cooking a meal, if there are any traditions your family likes to do during the holiday season then you should continue it. Just because your family isn’t there does not mean you still cannot keep the traditions alive.
6. Understanding.
Understand that the time away from them is not permanent. It will pass and you will see them sooner than you expect. It is a transition that happens and the best thing to do is not dwell so much on the negatives. You will grow as a person and no matter how hard it can be, it will end up being beneficial in the end.