Whether you’re taken or not, you’re not always going to be able to spend this day with a partner. While everyone else is out on a date, use this time wisely and treat yourself. If you’re single, the holidays don’t have to be scary. If you’re taken and can’t see your person, they don’t have to be sad. Be your own date and enjoy times like this! Here’s some of my favorite ways to treat myself, whether it’s on a holiday or just much needed:
1. Pizza
I firmly believe that pizza will solve all the world’s problems. OK, that’s not true. But it solves most of mine.
2. Cookie dough
I normally binge eat cookie dough when I’m stressed or sad, but it’s just another form of treating myself. Just don’t eat the whole tub like I do, have some self-control.
3. Flowers
Say they’re for your mom if you have to. Nothing is better than opening your front door and getting hit by the aroma of actual flowers, plus it automatically makes you fancy.
4. Shopping
The ultimate way to treat yourself, just don’t get into too much credit card debt.
5. New makeup
Whether you actually go out and purchase new makeup or just try a new look is up to you, but playing with makeup can be so much fun.
6. Spa day
The perfect part is that you can totally have a spa day in the comfort of your own home. Spend money if you’d like, but I’ll be drinking wine out of a coffee mug in my bathtub with my TJ Maxx candle lit and a face-mask on.
7. Take a nap
Sorry shopping, I take it back. THIS is the ultimate way to treat yourself! If you’re busy like I am, you never have time to nap anymore. Make time on special occasions to brush up on your napping skills.
8. Be productive
Some enjoy the opposite of a relaxing, lazy day. Take this time to get ahead of things, to clean your house, and get to things you’ve been putting off. When it’s done, you’ll feel so much better.
9. Exercise
I like to start my day off with exercise as often as possible. Not only does it boost my mood, it makes me feel like I have my life together. LOL.
10. Dog walk
This could be a form of relaxation or exercise, or both. There's nothing better than spending time with your pup and finally getting around to taking them on a much needed walk.
11. Cook
Aside from the pizza and cookie dough, make an actual meal! Spend time on it and make it just how you like it. Don’t cook for anyone but you, but share it with your roommates if you'd like. Throw in the items that others pick out and enjoy every last bite.
12. Enjoy the moment
One day, nothing will be the same. Enjoy the people that are close to you and find the light in current situations. Appreciate where you are and make goals for where you want to be.
Don’t let being alone on this day bring you down! Some of us in relationships are alone too. Be content with being by yourself sometimes! One day, you'll probably be married with a house full of kids and can't even use the bathroom without an audience. Enjoy!
