Single for the Holidays?
I don’t about you but I really do struggle during the holiday season. Being single this time of year just sucks. It always feels to me that everyone is enjoying the holidays and sharing them with someone special except me. Since I know in my head this is far from true, here are some tips for the rest of you who are single and trying to survive the holiday season without smacking someone.
Get Out
Don’t sit at home and drown in a pool of pity. Get up off the couch, feed the cats and get the hell out of the house. Volunteer at a hospital or a children’s center, adopt a child from the angel tree, or go for a walk. Call friends and have a party. Make a connection and help someone else.
Have a Plan
Make sure you have a plan in place for the holiday. Invite friends over for dinner or go to their house. Volunteer at a soup kitchen and help serve Christmas dinner to those less fortunate. If you really don’t feel like facing people, make it a day to spoil yourself. Rent a favorite movie, buy a great bottle of wine and make a conscious effort to enjoy your own company.
Keep Your Traditions
Don’t give up your favorite holiday traditions just because you’re single. If you used to bake cookies on Christmas Eve or light a special holiday candle at midnight, continue to do that. Don’t lose happy Christmas traditions. They’ll provide you comfort and warm memories.
Count Your Blessings
It’s sometimes difficult to remember all of the amazing things in your life when you’re focused on being single during the holidays, but it can help you to remember you’re really not all alone. And remember, sometimes the things that seem the worst at the moment are exactly the things we should be grateful for. They are opportunities for growth and learning.
Get Away
Maybe now is a great time to take that cruise or trip to the Bahamas. If being home is too much, then just leave. Go somewhere warm, tropical and fun. Who knows? You may meet someone wonderful with the same idea.
And remember, there really can be perks to being single during the holiday season. There’s no pressure to find just the right gift for that special someone. Instead, buy yourself a special gift. There’s no pressure to split your time between two families. No stress over spending the day with an overbearing father-in-law or bitchy mother-in-law.
If you want to have a pink Christmas tree with black ornaments, put one up. Decorate or don’t. It’s all up to you. Enjoy it and remember that, soon, it will all be a memory.
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