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So, You Want To Spend Thanksgiving And Christmas Alone?

To many, the thought might be inconceivable, but do you have moments when you feel you want to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas alone? We bet you might also be asking yourself why you feel this way. Maybe you haven’t fully understood those feelings yourself, yet it’s an untapped desire. Compounding those feelings, you might be troubled about how you might let your family and friends know. We dive into the reasons you might want to spend the holidays alone and give you some help on how to let your friends and family know without letting them down.

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A Moving Story Part 3: The First Few Weeks

Simon reflects on his first few weeks of living alone in a brand new house and explains how it has caused a huge shift in his mental health situation. If you’ve read my previous blogs, you’ll know I recently moved house. I’ve now been in my new home for

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How I Deal With Negative Thoughts While Living Alone

Simon explains how he deals with negative thoughts to improve his sense of wellbeing while living alone. The focus on wellbeing feels more widespread than ever before. After seemingly endless lockdowns followed by an ongoing cost of living crisis, it can feel increasingly difficult to remain positive. If you live

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Staying Productive While Living Alone

Hannah, shares some suggestions on how to stay productive while living alone. Are you someone who lives alone and struggles to be productive? Do you find yourself wasting time scrolling the internet or watching TV when you could be doing something more productive? One of the biggest challenges of living

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The Strengths Of People Who Like Being Alone

Bella delves into research and discovers the strengths of people who like being alone. Research shows that people who like spending time alone and are unafraid of being single, are especially unlikely to be neurotic. According to research, people who like spending time alone, and are unafraid of being single, are more likely than

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The Underestimated Power Of Place In The Lives Of Singles

Do we underestimate the power of place as a source of psychological richness in our lives? Of the many possible sources of meaning and value in our lives, one of the most underappreciated may well be the power of place. Many different senses of place are important to me. One is a

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10 Songs Celebrating Being Alone And Enjoying Yourself

Nicole shares 10 of her favourite songs celebrating being alone and enjoying yourself. Sometimes, all it takes is a little music to create a good atmosphere when you’re spending quality time alone. While spending time with others is an important part of our lives, taking time to appreciate yourself is equally

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Discovering The Benefits of Solitude During The Pandemic

Bella DePaulo shares some of the benefits of solitude discovered during the early months of the pandemic and how older adults experienced the most rewards. How do people really feel when they are alone? The assumption that people who are alone will feel isolated and lonely is so strong that

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The Benefits Of Living Alone In My Twenties

In her twenties, Ridhi lives alone in India and keeps a blog, Facing the Sunshine. She shares her story of how she has grown to love living alone and the benefits the lifestyle brings to her life. GUEST The Benefits Of Living Alone In My Twenties Living Alone | 6th November

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Single and Living Authentic Pursue the Right Goals for Youally

Single and Living Authentically: Pursue Goals That Are Right For You

Taking a cue and learning from singles who know they want to stay single, Bella talks about how to know you are living authentically by pursuing goals that are right for you. a

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