The winter holidays are coming up quickly. Hanukkah ends today, Christmas is up next, the day after Christmas Kwanzaa begins, then the new year will be here, before you know it!
No matter which holiday you choose to celebrate, singles often suffer feelings of loneliness during the holiday season. Even if you are surrounded by family members, many times they'll make jokes about your singleness or ask when you are going to bring someone home for the holidays. Laugh it off and don't let these things get to you. The main way to have a lonely holiday is by thinking of it constantly. "Another year alone on Christmas..." "Another year without anyone to kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve..." Thoughts like this are not helpful and only making you feel more lonely.
Instead, do things you love to do. If you enjoy the outdoors, bundle up and take a peaceful hike on a trail you have been meaning to try out. Love movies? Pop some popcorn, grab your favorite movie treats and have a movie night. The movies you choose don't have to relate to a holiday. Pick a few movies you have really been wanting to see, so you can have something to look forward to. Of course, not thinking about your loneliness is easier said than done. The key is to be active or engaged in something that takes your mind off of it. If you have family or friends you can spend time with try to plan activities with them, even if it's just a night of playing boardgames, while drinking and laughing together.
The holidays are a great time to meet people. Usually, there are several singles mixers and other holiday events that you could attend to meet someone special. Think of the holidays as a time to meet someone, rather than a time to be lonely. Bowling alleys, bars, some retail stores, ice skating rinks, and a few other attractions are open on holidays. There is a lot more to do than mope around at home on the holidays. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy your free time to do things you enjoy this holiday season.
We came across two insightful articles about surviving the holidays, enjoy!:
http://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/44-tips-for-surviving-christmasthe-holidays-whether-youre-single-in-a-relationship-no-contact-or-broken-hearted/
http://www.askmen.com/money/body_and_mind_100/108_better_living.html
Warm regards,
One on One and Eight at Eight
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