Who says being single is the time to feel lonely, sad and depressed?
No! This is the time to explore your options being solo, work on yourself and learn new things.
Let me put it this way, this is the time to catch your breath and realize your worth and learn to depend on yourself.
Yes! I know being single can be frustrating especially when everyone around you seem to be in a relationship and enjoying it, or when you want to vibe with friends but you can’t find any because they are busy entangling.
Don’t beat yourself to it but use this moment as a special ‘Me time.’
Here are a list of things to do when single;
Reinvent yourself
This is the perfect time to figure out who you are, what you want as a person and learn what you love, discover your goals and ambitions, write down your priorities and work on it. You can change your look and your wardrobe if that will also make you happy.
Take yourself on a date
Going on date is not only for couples but for everyone. Take yourself on a date and enjoy that alone time. Get away from the stress of work, family, friends and the business of everyday life. Going on date by yourself is a real test of confidence. Yes, it’s intimidating to go on a date alone, but it’s also the ultimate way to let the world know that you’re a confident person who can do anything by yourself. Don’t forget to dress up like you would if you were going on a romantic date. Enjoy every bit of it.
Reconnect with old friends
Yes! Reconnect with old friends, half the time, relationship have a toll on our friendship unless they happen to be mutual friends of you and your partner. This is the time to build a meaningful and lasting relationship with your friends. Remember this is the time to depend on yourself so don’t use your friends to fill the void of your lost relationship. The friends you’ve lost touch with, pick up the phone, call them and have a long conversation about everything and anything.
Go on a trip
Going on trips can be very expensive and going alone can be lonely. Tag your best friend or family along and visit the beach or your hometown. Just go somewhere away from home. Spend time there and explore. If you can afford to travel out of the country you should or you can decide to reconnoiter your country. This can even help you re-experience yourself.
Develop your interests
Devote yourself to something you are passionate about.
This is the time to find something you are interested in and devote your time to it. It can be anything, from starting a new business to writing that blog, bake, sing, make dresses or dance, just do what will make you happy, passionately. Make good use of your new spare time.
Unplug
Turn off your phone, computer, TV, and everything else so that you can simply be alone with your thoughts. You can read, clean the house or sleep the days away without the world interrupting you. In fact, this is something you should do regularly by yourself.
Now! Embrace your singleness
Instead of judging yourself for being single, embrace it. It will be difficult sometimes but hey, you are stronger than you think. Enjoy every moment alone and live happily.
Don’t forget to love yourself through it all.