HOW TO BE SINGLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Between the plus-ones on party invitations and the unsolicited pop-up ads about couple gift ideas, being single during the holidays can feel less than ideal. Of course, this season is spectacular; it is a time to reflect, count your blessings and share love with family and friends. It is also a time when significant others’ go above and beyond for their partners, making us single people feel like it is purely show-off [even when it is not].
With all 2020 has brought, taking advantage of the holiday to relax and unwind is extremely vital to the body and soul. While you may be currently single, this season presents an opportunity to spend your time doing exactly what you want, on your own terms. Here are four ways to savour your singlehood this season.
Make Plans
Whether you want to see family and friends or you plan to take a trip to a place of interest, making clear plans will help you get ready for the holidays. Do not wait to fit yourself into the plans and invitations of others; that way you can control your narrative and prioritize your comfort. This will allow you to choose preferred events and avoid awkward encounters that may dampen your holiday spirit.
Pamper Yourself: Body and Soul
This may sound cliché but I can promise you that it is not. Since you have no one to worry about but yourself, you should prioritize your wants and needs and make efforts to satisfy them. Go for massages, sleep in, eat hearty meals, exercise at your pace, splurge on fancy items (splurge sensibly I mean…lol), see fun movies; just do what feels right for you. If you can afford it, speak to a therapist about your insecurities and get your spirit energized.
Re-organize and Decorate Your Space
This may sound like way too much work but it can actually lift your spirits especially if you’re someone who loves to organise and decorate. Whether we like to admit it or not, the Covid-19 pandemic may not allow for travelling so if you will be far from your family this season, it would not hurt to decorate your personal space. This allows you to indulge in the festivity in the comfort of your home.
Invite Dear Friends as Your Plus-one.
There are absolutely no laws stating that plus-ones must be significant others. As single people, the most valuable relationships are beautiful friendships. Instead of isolating yourself from events, reach out to friends who may be free, especially single friends and make lasting memories with them.
Being single or not, our happiness is highly dependent on our choices. If you choose to make the best of your holidays, your relationship status will be the least of your worries. This is a time to celebrate what we have and not what we don’t. Indulge in the moments and celebrate the little and big things that send your heart to happy places. After all, this year has tried every one of us so there’s absolutely no room to sulk!