You’re single again.
Maybe it was unexpected or you saw it come a mile off but either way it happened. Take a few days to cry, scream into a pillow, cry some more, eat those extra scoops of ice cream, and process that your relationship is over. At first you will wonder how you will get through to the next day but eventually you will have a clearer mind and a healed heart.
When you’ve been off of the market for a while it can take a moment to adjust to being newly single again but you will get the hang of it again. Here are 7 things single women should do:
#1 Spend Time w/ Friends
While you were tucked away in loveland you probably didn’t realize how much time you invested into your relationship. Whelp you will now have a ton of time on your hands. Don’t barricade yourself inside of your apartment. Get out. Spend time with your friends. Plan a few nights to go out with your girlfriends to get some laughs and fun in. Use this time to reconnect with the outside world and rebuild your social life.
#2 Take A Solo Trip
The idea of this may frighten your parents but do it. You’ve always wanted to visit Spain or Antigua Bay, now is the time to do it. Once you’re there, explore the unknown (safely). This is the perfect time to exercise making memories of your own. Be open to meeting other travelers that may be in town as well because you never know you may stumble upon a new friend.
If you’re budget is tight and you can’t go far, plan a in-town staycation weekend. Check into your hotel, create a bucket list of 10 things in your city that you’ve never done before, and start checking them off one by one.
#3 Save Save Save
Now that you are single you don’t have to worry about birthdays, holiday gifts, or anniversaries. This is the perfect opportunity to exercise your ability to save money. You’ll be amazed at how much money you will save after say about 6 months. You can save this money for an emergency fund, double up your student loan payments, or pay off that outstanding credit card balance you’ve been paying the minimum on.
#4 Volunteer
Yes, technically your new found single-hood allows you to be selfish but you should consider placing the focus on the less fortunate as well. Take some time to think about what cause has meaning for and research local volunteer programs to get in the mix. Bring a smile to someone else’s face that is in a time of need will not only brighten your day but it will make the world a better place.
#5 Switch Up Careers
In relationships sometimes you may have stayed at that job that you hated because you were thinking of a future for two but it’s all about you now. You are only accountable to yourself. If you wanted to take a position for a new startup company in California or if you want to teach English to small children in Kolkata you now have the flexibility to do so. This is the perfect time to strategize how you can transition from one career to the next. The world is your oyster.
#6 Work Out & Eat Better
A great way to feel better is to refocus on your health. If you have that gym membership that has just been drafting out of your account but you never quite made it in because you had a bae, now is the time to actually make your way to the gym. Getting active and changing your diet will make you feel better not only physically but also mentally.
#7 Pamper Yourself
As a newly single woman you will have to remember how to spoil yourself again. You owe it to yourself to get that mani/pedi each week instead of every other week or that extra pair of heels you saw at Nordstrom’s. Grab a girlfriend and hit the mall for a little retail therapy. Tip: Be sure to take cash on your pamper shopping trips to avoid over spending.
-MonaLitađź’‹
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