You are viewing the article How to Live a Happy Single Life at Lassho.edu.vn you can quickly access the necessary information in the table of contents of the article below.
X
This article was co-written by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS. Trudi Griffin is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This post has been viewed 38,240 times.
Have you just broken up with your lover and find it difficult to find joy again? Or, perhaps you’ve been single for too long and feel like you’ll only be happy when you find your other half? You may think that you will never be both happy and single, but in reality, the joy of being single is not much different from any other condition. By taking the time to learn and nurture passion in your life, you can learn to be happy regardless of the status of the relationship. Continue reading below to learn how to be single and still be happy.
Steps
Consider the benefits of being single
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/8/8f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-1-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-1-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/8f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-1- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-1-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Recognize the health benefits of being single. Being single reduces the health risks of a stressful marriage or troubled relationships. Some studies show that unhealthy relationships can actually lead to poor health. Single people often have healthy and toned bodies because they spend more time working out at the gym, eating scientifically and under less pressure. [1] X Research Source
- Singles are usually slimmer than those in a relationship. A study has shown that many people gain an average of about 6kg after starting a relationship. [2] X Research Source
- Singles also sleep better than those who share a bed with their partner. [3] X Research Sources
- Single women have healthier mental health than married women, especially women who are married and have children. [4] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/0/05/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-2-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-2-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/05/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-2- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-2-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Enjoy the freedom to use your time as you please. When you’re in a relationship, you can’t ignore the other person’s needs and wants. Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want just to make your partner happy. But when you’re single, you can use your time on your own terms. You don’t have to worry about pleasing anyone but yourself. That means you’ll have more time for your hobbies, personal interests, career, and most of all, your own happiness. Enjoy this freedom while you are single! [5] X Research Sources
- Spend more time on your hobbies. Have you ever wanted to compose a song, climb a mountain, or read through a thick history book? Now is the time to do it! Set goals for yourself and be proud of your new achievements. Don’t hesitate to do something interesting for yourself.
- Academic or career endeavors. When you are single, you will have a lot of time to devote because you do not need to care about your lover. Therefore, you can participate in more projects, or contribute more effort to solve certain problems. Enjoy the pleasure of receiving the admiring glances that others give to a hardworking person like you.
- Take care of yourself. Take more care of yourself and take time for yourself. Reading a good book, soaking in the tub, wearing the softest bathrobe, listening to your favorite music are all ways to take good care of yourself.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/2/2f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-3-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/2f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-3- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-3-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Consider the financial benefits of being single. When you are in a relationship, you may have to deal with spending your partner’s money indiscriminately. This can cause you financial problems. But if you’re single, you won’t need to worry about anyone else’s spending or saving habits. You can use the money you earn your way. [6] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/7/71/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-4-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/71/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-4- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-4-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Enjoy the opportunity to maintain friendships and make new ones. When you are in a relationship, you will find it more difficult to maintain friendships and make new friends because that person has taken up most of your time and affection. When you’re single, you have more time to spend with friends, hang out, and meet new people. Remind yourself of this when you feel sad that you are single. Other relationships can suffer as you have to spend a lot of time and energy with your lover. [7] X Research Sources
- Nurture the relationships you care about most, and build a strong support network for yourself. Spend time with loved ones, talk about your life and fears, and you will feel more loved.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/c/cd/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-5-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-5-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-5- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-5-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Make love less but more satisfying. When you’re in a relationship, you’ll probably make love every day or at least a couple of times a week. When you’re single, your sex life will be more limited. However, research has shown that although single people have less sex, they feel more fulfilled than those who are in a relationship or married. [8] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/3/35/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-6-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-6-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/35/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-6- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-6-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Understand that you can absolutely seek a romantic relationship if you want. If you’re still struggling after seeing all the benefits of being single, remember that you can always look for a relationship if you’re really unhappy about being single. Single life is not for everyone and there are people who are happy to be loved and attached to someone. Remember that you can always look for a romantic relationship if you want.
- Consider joining an online dating site to find someone who is looking for a long term relationship just like you. Finding someone who’s interested in a serious relationship instead of just a casual date will help you avoid hurt later on.
Enjoy the benefits of being single
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/7/74/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-7-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-7-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-7- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-7-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Ignore the embellished information about happy couples. Part of the reason so many people feel unhappy when they are single is because the media embellishment reinforces the idea that we need to be in a relationship to be happy. Try to ignore all these messages because that is not true at all. Avoid watching romance plays and magazines that emphasize the message that being single is a misfortune and that being married brings happiness.
- Single women are also portrayed as being too perfect (the strong woman who has everything) or too miserable (the lonely woman who has nothing in her hand). Neither of these embellishments is realistic; so you need to realize this is an inaccurate description of single life. [9] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/8/80/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-8-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-8-Version-4.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/80/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-8- Version-4.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-8-Version-4.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Focus on being the best version of you. Being single is a great opportunity for you to focus on yourself and do your best to pursue the ideal that you want to be. Take classes, practice sports, take care of the garden, do charity, go to therapy, or do whatever you desire. Do everything for yourself!
- Focus on yourself when you’re single, learn your likes and dislikes. Having a better self-awareness will help you in life and also help you identify the right person for you (if you decide to start a relationship again). [10] X Research Source
- Start a new hobby! Learn to play the guitar, learn to dance, take care of the garden, write novels, cook delicious food! Whatever you’ve ever wanted to do, do it now. When you try something new, you’ll learn new skills, make new friends, and improve your self-esteem.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/8/87/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-9-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-9-Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/87/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-9- Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-9-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Treat yourself well. Maintaining a positive self-perception is extremely important when you are single. Buy yourself new clothes, go to the nail salon, treat yourself to a spa session, or get a massage. Don’t think that there’s no one to impress or please so you don’t have to do nice things for yourself either. You are a strong, independent person and deserve the best. So take those wonderful things to yourself!
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/4/40/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-10-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-10-Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/40/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-10- Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-10-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Always be with the people who love you. When you’re having problems dating or have just ended a serious relationship, spending too much time alone can make you feel worse. [11] X Research Resources Plan to meet as many people as possible. If you don’t feel the support of your friends, consider joining a club or gym to make new friends.
- While having the support of others may seem like a luxury that not everyone needs or can afford, psychologists now realize that relationships A sustainable society is an essential element for people’s physical and mental health. [12] X Research Sources Jetten, J, Haslam, C, & Haslam, AS, (2012), <i>The Social Cure: Identity, Health and Well-Being</i>, ISBN 978-1848720213 So, you don’t have to be in a relationship with someone to be happy, but feeling supported by people you trust will be an essential part of being single and still happy. .
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/3/3b/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-11-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-11-Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3b/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-11- Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-11-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Motivate yourself. Say things that you like about yourself to help you feel good. When you hear positive affirmations every day, you will gradually feel happier. Try taking a few minutes each day to look at yourself in the mirror and say something encouraging. You can say what you believe in yourself or what you want to believe in yourself. [13] X Research Sources Some examples of positive affirmations are as follows:
- “I’m smart.”
- “I know how to take care of my friends.”
- “Everybody likes to be around me.”
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/0/0f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-12-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Be-Single- and-Happy-Step-12-Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-12- Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Be-Single-and-Happy-Step-12-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight” :546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser-output”></div>”}
Become an optimist . Optimism can help you feel happier whether you’re single, married, divorced, or have lost a partner. Practicing to be optimistic will help you focus on the things you like about yourself and your situation and stop focusing on the things you don’t like about yourself or your situation. [14] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- For example, instead of focusing on the things you don’t like about being single, remind yourself of the things you like about it, like being able to flirt with someone without feeling guilty and being able to things that you want in your spare time.
- Try keeping a thank you journal. Each night, write down three things for which you are grateful. As you do this every day, you will gradually develop a positive outlook; This is also a way to help you sleep better and become healthier. [15] X Trusted Source Greater Good Magazine Go to Source
Advice
- Appreciate the things you have, such as your creativity, intelligence, friends or pets, and your newfound independence.
- Realize the support of those around you and don’t think that you are alone in this life, friends may be the ones who best understand your feelings.
- Appreciate the good things you have, such as good friends, family and health.
- If you’re feeling depressed, spend a good time with friends to forget it.
- Avoid watching romantic movies. Try an action, comedy, or horror movie instead! The Netflix and Redbox sites both give you plenty of options.
- Create your own order, peace and space with all the things you love without exception. Keep only the clothes, books, papers, and furniture that bring you joy. Let go of EVERYTHING else. Don’t forget to be grateful for things that have benefited you in the past.
- After ending a relationship, you should make a list of the things you didn’t like about your ex. Here’s how to help you remember their flaws and feel lucky that the relationship ended.
- Try new things: hiking, skiing, boating, swimming, camel riding and everything with friends and family! Try to explore the world with friends!
Warning
- Be careful when starting a new relationship. If you find yourself in a new relationship, make sure you’re not stuck in your previous relationship. If not, it’s not fair to the newbie and to you.
- When flirting with someone, remember to keep moderation. Being too active will make you unattractive.
- If you feel extremely hopeless because of your single status, consider seeing a psychologist. Maybe you have depression or another medical condition that needs treatment.
X
This article was co-written by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS. Trudi Griffin is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 38,240 times.
Have you just broken up with your lover and find it difficult to find joy again? Or, perhaps you’ve been single for too long and feel like you’ll only be happy when you find your other half? You may think that you will never be both happy and single, but in reality, the joy of being single is not much different from any other condition. By taking the time to learn and nurture passion in your life, you can learn to be happy regardless of the status of the relationship. Continue reading below to learn how to be single and still be happy.
Thank you for reading this post How to Live a Happy Single Life at Lassho.edu.vn You can comment, see more related articles below and hope to help you with interesting information.
Related Search: