How to celebrate being solo
Being self-partnered can be a wonderful thing
Seasons of change
Life is full of seasons. Some are times of growth, and some are meant for rest. However, all your seasons are valuable, necessary and worth celebrating.
So, you find yourself living alone?
Disclaimer: There are many reasons why people live alone, all of them are personal and none of our business. This is merely a light-hearted discussion of ways to decorate and set up your home for when you don’t have to think about sharing it with others.
Whatever the cause of your single person household, we love the idea of embracing this self-partnered state and making the most of your solitude.
Make sure you feel safe:
Living alone, if you aren’t used to it, can be a scary thing. If you are new to this, be kind to yourself. It is important that you feel secure in your own space. Do whatever needs to be done to ensure this. Great ways to instantly feel safe is to invest in proper physical security barriers. Another great way to keep your space safe is to get motion detecting lights that will instantly alert you to strangers snooping around at night.
Security gates and burglar bars are obviously important. We also suggest you get an alarm system that’s linked to your phone for easy activation. To ensure peace of mind from the safety of your bedroom, invest in a set of perimeter cameras that you can view remotely without having to go into the rest of the house.
Think differently about space.
You don’t need a homework zone, you don’t need to make space for someone else’s hobbies, and you don’t have to worry about being considerate with your use of space. Do you want to leave your golfclubs in the entryway? Do it! Want to have a whole section of dining room table dedicated to an art project? Want to leave out a bowl of little wrapped chocolates on the coffee table? Do it! It is your space, and you are allowed to think differently about how you can use it. Many of the things we usually do, revolve around our housemates. Without them, you get to be selfish. Celebrate this by living as largely as your home allows.
Treat yourself in the bedroom…
What you do in your bedroom is your business. We just want to remind your that you deserve a great night’s sleep. Sleeping alone can become an addiction…if you do it right. Ensure that your bedlinen, mattress, pillows and overall bedroom vibes are all exactly how you like it. No one is going to snore, kick you in the ribs, steal the duvet or grunt when you turn on your fan, aircon or bedside lamp in the middle of the night.
Top Tip: Did you know that you can sleep IN THE MIDDLE of you bed? You don’t have to pick sides…Try it – it’s liberating.
Don’t isolate yourself
If your current state of self-partnership isn’t entirely voluntary, it is important not to become a recluse. Stay connected with loved ones and set your home up in a way that fosters those connections. Put up pictures of happy times with the people who matter to you, set up times for calls or check-ins with loved ones and start traditions like shared movie nights with the obligatory WhatsApp chats. (You each start watching the same movie in your own home at the same time and have a running chat of commentary and small talk on whatever it is you are watching.) Shared meal over a video call are also a great way to stay connected.
Oh – and get to know your neighbours.
Even if it is just to clarify that you will indeed never be best friends and should absolutely lock your doors when they are near (Although you might just be surprised by the old Auntie across the road from you…)
Also read our article on how to stop the self loathing.
