Six signs that you lack a social life

We all have those moments that we want to be alone and that is normal. Some people need to be alone from time to time in order to recharge. However, being alone for a long period has also effects on your health.

"A reasonable amount of socializing that gives you a feeling of well-being is all that's needed, not necessarily attending lots of parties and social events," according to psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, Ph.D.

As a matter of fact, a survey posted on Gallup showed that people who are always alone all day perform the poorest on Happiness-Stress Index.

Here are the signs that you lack social life, according to Socially Desi and Bustle:

1. You are no longer motivated
Do you suddenly feel low and unproductive? You might not be spending enough time with your friends and family. According to Psychology Today, your friends can help you to know your priorities and inspire you to do better at work or school.

So if you are feeling sad lately, why not message or call a friend and ask them out for a coffee date?

2. You are having a hard time getting up in the morning
You lack motivation and now you are struggling to get out of bed every morning. Aside from that you also suddenly feel alone.

If you find yourself feeling these emotions, then you need to seek social support. Start being engaged with activities in the morning that can connect with people such as running or walking in your neighborhood.

You can also ask a friend to be your running or gym body and have a weekly date with them.

3. You are anxious or stressed
Are you starting to feel anxious or stressed? Then you may want to spend time with your friends. "A study from the University of Minnesota discovered that young adults who exercise and socialize regularly reported better mental health than peers who didn't. In fact, according to the study's authors, some of the mental benefits associated with exercising may be due to the social aspect of it, "according to UFHealth.

4. You always get sick
This may sound weird but if you are not spending enough time with people, you can feel sad. And when you are sad this can affect not only your mental health but also your physical health.

A study posted at PNAS's website, showed that being lonely or sad can affect our immune system which can make us prone to having chronic inflammation and lower levels of some antiviral compounds.

5. You are not meeting new people
While spending time with your friends is good for your health, meeting new people can also have benefits. This can help you open the door for new opportunities and develop lifelong friendships.

Meeting new people from time to time can help you to boost your happiness and reduce stress.

In this digital age, you can now connect with new people from the comfort of your home.

6. Your friends stop asking you out
If you keep on declining your friends when they ask you out for a weekend drink, most likely they will stop asking.

So if you notice or experience FOMO then it is a wake-up call for you for you to join them. Stop making excuses and start going out with them again. Make happy and unforgettable memories with your friends.

Try to always find the balance between being alone and socializing. This can bring lots of benefits to your overall well-being. Just try to schedule enough time with your friends despite your busy life.

Socialize, go out, and don't be too serious! (KBAPI)