If you’re single this Valentine’s Day, you might be feeling fed up as your search for love continues. Or, you might want to avoid the whole ordeal to spare your self-esteem and prioritize your mental health. Seeing other couples and focusing on what you don’t have will only lower your mood.

Rather than sitting at home and feeling lonely, there is a wide range of great things you can do to lift your spirits. Here's a list of tips on how you can avoid loneliness and enjoy the single life this Valentine's Day.

1. Do a Favorite Hobby or Learn a New One Online

Hobbies are a great way to strengthen your self-connection. Whether you're indoors or outdoors, doing something you love will improve your mood and will leave behind any negative thoughts you may be experiencing.

You don’t need to join an expensive club or organization to start a new hobby—there’s a range of creative hobbies you can try for free at home to promote your well-being. You can also connect with others who share your interests using an online platform like Amino, which lets you create a profile and join discussions with others about topics you love.

Hobbies can help you combat loneliness by doing things that you genuinely enjoy and spark interest in you. And the great news is that you don’t need a partner to enjoy a hobby. (Many couples disagree over their favorite hobbies, anyway.) If you’re stuck on ideas for getting started, you can explore the many websites for learning new skills.

2. Call a Loved One or Close Friend

Without a partner, you may feel like there’s no one to talk to when you’re feeling lonely. This is certainly not the case. Whether it’s a family member or a close friend, it’s important to know there’s always somebody to talk to, especially if you're feeling down or lonely.

You can call anyone from around the globe using a free Wi-Fi calling app. This way, location does not matter—there are no long-distance charges and no roaming fees to worry about. You may have a relative on the other side of the globe, but by using one of these apps, you can enjoy a conversation for hours without having to pay extra international fees.

3. Stream a Movie or Series With Friends

Watching a favorite movie or TV series with your friends is a great way to have fun, ignore the outside world, and forget about any self-doubts you may be experiencing. Amazon’s Prime Video Watch Party is an online service that allows you to watch your favorite movies and series with friends remotely. You can invite up to 100 people, and there’s a feature to chat with your friends as you watch.

Using the service is simple. First, pick a movie or series you want to watch. (Prime-exclusive content will require a membership.) Then, simply click the Watch Party button to generate an invite link. As a host, you’ll have access to video tools such as pause and rewind. Everyone’s video playback is synced, so you can enjoy the experience in real time with your friends.

Tuning into your favorite series or movie is a great way to cheer up when you're feeling low. And with many watch party services available online, you can enjoy this experience with friends who use a range of different streaming options.

4. Try a Self-Love Meditation to Reduce Self-Limiting Thoughts

If you’re feeling down about not having a partner on a holiday that's full of constant reminders of this fact, you may be encountering self-liming thoughts that can poorly affect your mental health. Often, these hold no true meaning and will lower your mood for no reason if you don’t take action. Luckily, there is a way you can take charge of these limiting thoughts that serve you no real purpose.

Doing a guided meditation focused on self-love will encourage positive thoughts and eliminate the negative ones that are holding you back. There are many guided meditations you can find on YouTube. For example, Jessica Heslop’s YouTube channel is a great resource for reaffirming self-love and acceptance.

As well as feeding your mind positive thoughts, self-love meditations can also help you manage negative ones as you become more aware of your thought patterns. Regular meditation has also been shown to have positive effects on psychological health and overall well-being. There is increasing evidence to support this, including research published in Clinical Psychology Review.

5. Plan and Enjoy a Long Walk

Going on a walk is a great way to combat loneliness by exploring the outdoors. It’s also another way to reduce unhelpful thought patterns you may be dealing with if you’re stuck at home. Embracing yourself in nature has known effects of improving your overall well-being, as outlined by a study published in Scientific Reports. Going outdoors for a walk is a great way to connect with yourself and leave behind any self-doubts you may be having.

Relive: Run, Ride, Hike & Walk can help give you some inspiration for going on long walks. This app gives you recommended walking and hiking routes near you using your phone's GPS signal. In the Challenges tab, you’ll find a range of short-term and long-term challenges that you can take on. This will help you keep motivated and stay committed to your walking hobby.

6. Download an App to Talk With Other Singles

It’s never too late to look for love. When you're ready, try downloading an app to talk with other singles. It can be a great way to get to know new people and share your experiences of being single with like-minded people. You may make some new friends and might also find yourself setting up a few dates.

CSL is a mobile app that “brings the fun back to dating” with its unique dating approach. You can chat with others and play entertaining games to remove the seriousness of dating. This takes online dating beyond the traditional repetitive swiping approach, letting you create more real connections with people.

Feel Better and Enjoy Being Single This Valentine’s Day

There are many alternatives to sitting at home feeling down this Valentine's Day. These tips will help you feel happier by connecting with others and yourself. You can explore your creative side and enjoy some of life’s other treasures, knowing that your perfect partner will come at the right time. Enjoy these fun activities and live happily as a single this Valentine’s Day.