Feeling cozy and celebrating the holidays with a significant other is such a great feeling but when I realized that I will likely be alone for the holidays this year... the anxiety spiral began. If you’re feeling left out during the holiday season, I share some tips what can shift your perspective. You’re welcome to feel your feelings but if you’re ready to embrace this season in a new way, focusing on being alone can be a super positive experience! Connect with the Date Yourself Instead Movement: Website | Instagram Connect with Lyss: TikTok | Instagram | YouTube
In this holiday episode of Date Yourself Instead, the host talks about her new apartment in New York City before diving into the topic of loneliness during the holidays and ways to combat those feelings.
Feeling lonely during the holidays is a common experience, even when surrounded by friends and family. One way to ease the feeling of loneliness is to embrace the emotions, give back through volunteering, and show up for yourself.
This podcast episode offers tips for taking up alone time during the holidays by creating fun activities like going shopping, listening to music, watching videos, baking, or taking yourself out on a date.
Tips for coping with loneliness during the holiday season include reading physical books to disconnect and pampering oneself, which can lead to confidence boosts and entertaining moments of self-documentation.