Holiday
Fun for Singles
by Rinatta Paries |
Are you dreading the
holidays because you are
single? For those who
are alone, this can be a
difficult season --
especially if you know
what it is like to be in
a relationship during
this time of year. This
can, however, be your
best time of the year if
you follow this plan:
1. Participate in Lots
of Holiday Gatherings
Who knows? You may meet
Mr. or Ms. Right at that
next party. Or you may
meet someone who knows
someone who is right for
you. And you will most
certainly have fun,
which makes for a good
holiday season.
So how do you find these
gatherings? Ask your
friends, family,
neighbors and co-workers
about upcoming holiday
events. Then see if you
can join in on the fun!
2. Volunteer
Many people volunteer
during the holidays,
especially very
good-hearted, loving
people -- the kind of
people with whom you
want to be in a
relationship! This is
why volunteering is a
great way to meet others
while also making
yourself feel good for
contributing.
How do you find these
opportunities for
holiday volunteering?
Look in your local paper
and in your phone book
for charitable
organizations. Or
contact your local
United Way for
charitable organizations
in your area.
3. Worship
Religion and
spirituality can be
uplifting and satisfying
for your soul. Thus, the
holidays are the perfect
time to rejoin or
revisit your place of
worship. Plus, you'll
find that lots of other
people are making the
same choice this season!
If you have trouble
meeting your fellow
worshipers, take on a
volunteer role. Become a
greeter, volunteer on a
holiday committee, or
take on some other role
that fits your
personality and
interests. Being in a
role with a job to do
makes it easier to
strike up conversation
with people -- and
possibly find romance!
4. Participate at Work
Are there holiday events
going on at your work?
If so, participate! If
not, lead a group of
people in organizing
some activities.
Create opportunities to
socialize with as many
of your co-workers as
possible, then ask each
of them to bring friends
to the events.
5. Send Out a Holiday
Letter
Mail a letter about your
life to your friends and
family, and maybe even
to work clients. Tell
them about significant
events and milestones in
your year -- and tell
them you are single and
looking! Describe your
ideal mate and include
your picture. Who knows
what the postman will
bring back?
6. Step Out of the
Ordinary
Participate in
activities that you
either normally avoid or
don't have time to do.
And take time to
research brand-new
activities in which you
can partake. Step out of
your norm and
you are likely to meet
new and interesting
people.
Some ideas for
activities: speed
dating, neighborhood
gatherings, singles
clubs, dances, group
nature hikes, etc. Find
these activities by
looking in your local
paper, surfing the
Internet, and listening
to your local radio
stations. Also ask your
friends if they know
of any fun group events.
7. Be More Social
Try to attend at least
three social occasions a
week right now --
perhaps a party, a
singles event, and a
work event.
These activities should
not just consist of you
and your friends going
out. Do things that will
expose you to new
people. If you can
manage more then three
social events a week,
you will be even better
off. The more social you
are, the more people you
will meet.
8. Be Happy
You want to shine and be
attractive this holiday
season. This can be
somewhat achieved with
stylish clothes, a good
haircut, and jewelry and
makeup for women.
However, it will be
better achieved by being
happy, which will make
you shine from the
inside out. Make
yourself happy by
working on your attitude
on a daily basis. Focus
on being grateful for
the bounty of what you
have, even if you feel
that what you have is
not enough.
9. Give and Be Generous
Give to friends and
loved ones, but also
give to strangers and
charity. The more you
give, the more joyous
and in the holiday
spirit you will feel.
The more joyous you
feel, the more
attractive you will be
to others. People want
to be with joyous, happy
people.
10. Make a Significant
Emotional Shift
Learn something
extraordinary and
profound about yourself,
your relationships, or
your life. Transform
some part of yourself.
Change something so
radically that you will
have no doubt about the
change.
This will help you
attract love now and
will guarantee that your
relationships will be
better in the future.
Knowing this, you will
enjoy the holidays more.
(c) Rinatta Paries,
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| About
the Author |
Having
coined the phrase
"relationship
coach," Master
Certified Coach Rinatta
Paries works with
singles to help them
attract their ideal
relationship, and helps
couples create more love
and fulfillment in their
existing relationships.
Visit her web site at www.WhatItTakes.com
or e-mail her at coach@WhatItTakes.com.
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