5 Practical Ways to Ignore Troubling Thoughts While in a Long-Distance Relationship

3. Join a gym or start a new hobby.


“I got hooked on jogging, and since then, I feel really positive about the outlook of my life!” admits a woman in her late teens. It’s the best therapy, using your free time exercising or pursuing a new skill set. Better yet, if you can find a common interest with him and exchange information and progress reports, you’ll feel as if he’s practically next to you, working towards the same goal.