Like me, if you're going to be on own own for Christmas, don't worry about it, there is still things to do.
Or at least things you can try to do so you don't feel to bad about it.
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1. Fill your fridge with sweet treats.
Pastries, cupcakes, and ice cream — oh my! Christmas only comes once a year, and there are a whole lot of seasonal holiday treats you need to squeeze in.
I have Chocolate, chocolate chip ice cream, so this will be my tasty treat, what will yours be?
2. Buy a tree to decorate.
It can be a fake tree, a Charlie Brown tree, or even a sturdy plant. Just decorate something, because it's a holiday tradition that requires focus, using your hands, and creativity — therefore, it's calming and relaxing.
I have a tree, but keeping it in the box, not bothering with decorations as nobody is coming to mine.
Will you be, or have got yours up?
3. Get yourself a pet (Not just for Christmas)
If you're truly ready to care for a living creature in sickness and in health (and your living situation is a pet-friendly place), the holidays are a great time to get yourself a dog or a cat. They don't talk back or play mind games, and they will make every day, including Christmas, a joy. If you're not quite ready for that amount of responsibility, go for a fish.
My dog is all the care I have and need.
4. Load up on adult beverages.
You're a grown-ass woman learning to love herself on a holiday that depends on receiving love from others. If you need a little liquid courage to have fun on your own, then so be it.
For me, I am not going to be drinking, I only drink when I socialise.
5. Create a pajamas-only dress code.
You have to dress up for work and life outside your doors, so now that you're alone, be cozy.
PJ day is what I plan.
6. Watch as many movies and TV shows as you want in one sitting.
Catch up on all the shows you've been waiting to watch. This is a judgement-free binge zone, so embrace the comfort your TV can provide, and veg out.
Got my shows ready, if I have caught up, I will be on the Xbox One.
7. Skype with friends and family.
Just because you can't be with them in person doesn't mean you can't send them love. Call, text, Skype, email — do whatever you need to do in order to exchange some holiday cheer with your faves.
I will more likely be facetiming my family.
8. Cook a feast, or have one delivered.
If cooking relaxes you, then make a feast for two... for one. And eat it all. If cooking stresses you out, then hop on GrubHub and pay someone else to prepare and deliver your feast.
I save a pack of smoked British bacon for the occasion.
Will share a couple of slices with my dog.
9. Nap often.
There's no right or wrong time to nap during the holidays, especially if you aren't entertaining guests. Sleep when the mood should arise, and just go with it.
I will more likely sleep in a little.
10. Pamper yourself.
This can mean putting on face masks and giving yourself a mani pedi, or getting your hair did and buying a new outfit, or heading outside for a run around the neighborhood. Whatever you typically do to make you feel your best, do it now.
I will be keeping my beard nice and tidy and may cut my hair also.
11. Buy yourself tons of gifts.
I don't care if you spent the year being naughty or nice, you deserve to open a bunch of presents. You can get a sack full of funny $£€1 gifts, or you can buy yourself a few luxurious goodies. Either way, treat yo self.
I'm too poor to buy much, but will wait for Boxing day sales to buy something nice.
12. Open presents whenever the heck you please.
Your family might have a particular order in which gifts are opened — stockings first, everyone takes turns opening one gift to make the morning last all day, etc. But you aren't with family, so you make the rules. Hell, you don't even have to wrap your gifts if you don't feel like it.
Unfortunately I have no presents coming my way this year.
Have you guys got any good ideas for those who are going to be alone?
If you do know anybody that will be on their own, maybe invite then to yours for a nice meal.
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