Being single is a luxury that a lot of people give up too easily. We all know that one person who has never been alone in their life. They have always had a significant other by their side. How do these people do it? Being alone is pretty great. Yes, there are times when you would like to have someone to love, but when it’s meant to be, it’ll happen. When you are single, you have so much freedom and opportunities to live life to the fullest and enjoy yourself. It is time and years that you will never get back. One must learn to be happy alone instead of trying to find someone to make them happy. Here are a few tips on how to be happy by yourself.

1. Figure out what makes you happy

What do you want to do with your life? What is your life plan and goals? If you just got out of a relationship or you have been alone for a while, think about what makes you happy and what you are looking for in life. You have the time to do what ever you desire without having to think about anyone else. It is the time to focus on you and make yourself the top priority.

2. Enjoy time with friends and date

Just because you are alone doesn’t mean you should stay home on the weekends watching “Sex and the City” reruns. Instead, call up your girlfriends and hit the city. There is no better time out than one spent with friends. All your problems will be gone for the night and you will enjoy yourself. Also, make new friends and meet new people. Get out of your comfort zone; you never know where these new relationships may lead. You live in a free country with so much to do and so many choices you can make for yourself.

3.Build a future for yourself

This is the time to focus on your career and future. You don’t want to be that person that will have to depend on their partner. Make your own money and be successful on your own -- that will be something that no one can take away from you. They may break your heart one day, but you will have the money to go shopping and drown your sorrows in new Christian Louboutins. The quote to live by: “Money can’t buy happiness, but I’d much rather cry in a mansion with a Ferrari parked outside.”

4. Build a routine

Building a routine is nice because you are always busy with no time to be depressed or get into your feelings.

5. Get fit and sexy

When you are alone, you have the time to get fit and healthy. It is the time to focus on your body and self. There is nothing better than feeling confident and good about yourself. Exercising shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel like it’s “me time.” Working out is like your therapy, time to put mind and body at work and release any stress that is built up. With good exercise comes healthy eating!

Truth is, it is up to you to choose to be happy alone or depressed. Do you want to remember your life in this world spent good or bad? It is the time to realize how strong and powerful you are. There is nothing more saddening than a women depending on a man or trying to fix him, when he can suddenly leave you one day for another woman who is more attractive. Don’t be that girl. Sleep in peace at night because no one is cheating on you. Be your own individual and build a life for yourself.