How I Faced Dissatisfaction and Loneliness

I intentionally took five days off work to address some mental challenges I was experiencing—mainly feeling unsatisfied with everything I have. During the first two and a half days, I focused on this dissatisfaction, and for the remaining two and a half days, I addressed feelings of loneliness and other related issues.

Dissatisfaction

I believe I mostly resolved the dissatisfaction by reminding myself that I am better off than many people, especially when I catch myself wanting things I don’t have. Saying "Alhamdulillah" and appreciating my current state helped me significantly. For example, if I find myself thinking about why I don’t have a car, I say, "Alhamdulillah, at least I know how to handle things and can go wherever I want." I also thank God for my love of work and my belief that, Insha’Allah, I will have a good future and be able to buy all the cars I want.

Loneliness

Regarding loneliness, I think I managed it by acknowledging that I am, thankfully, fairly good at connecting with others. If someone starts treating me poorly, I remind myself: this person doesn't owe me anything. They're not the ones taking care of me. So I let it go and move on.

Taking these five days to sit with my feeling instead of ignoring them made a real difference. I came back to work feeling lighter and more  grounded.

Finally, don't be afraid to think about your feelings and understand why you feel the way you do. It will help you understand yourself, prioritize what matters and move forward.