How do you get used to living on your own?

Answer 1

After a few months it becomes very easy. After a few years you don't want any company.

Answer 2

Just did this myself two months ago and I'll tell you this. . .at first, it's not easy. Too much time to think. But over time, I've found it's best to develop your new - and very own routine.

First of all, rearrange your home. If your living in a home you shared with a loved one - change all the reminders. Move furniture, switch out pictures and basically recreate a place that's yours now.

Secondly, begin a journal. Someday, when you've come through the darkness, you will reflect on this time. Jot down your thoughts daily - good and bad.

Thirdly, read books that spark imagination and dreaming. Inspire yourself and stimulate new dreams through thought provoking materials. One that I would definitely suggest for you is a new book: The Secret.

Fourth, don't stop living. Don't sit and stare. Cook dinner, even if only for yourself. Consider adding a new pet to your home if you do not have one. Wash clothes and go about your routine - keep going. Consider attending church. Consider a new hobby. Or simply enjoy a lot of movies for the time being - things will loosen up, you'll see.

Lastly, create postive thoughts in a future related sense. Imagine where you want to be once you've have settled into your new environment and living situation. Don't let up on it either. And make sure that everything you do after you've decided where it is that you want to be - is in line with your ultimate goal.

This is a great time to get in touch with yourself. Do not be afraid of that - it can advance you leaps and bounds headlong into your future!

Answer 3

There are so many ways to get use to living on your own. First, it is obvious by your question that you may feel very lonely and possibly isolated. This is a common feeling to have when you are living on your own. I would suggest the following:

1) Be excited and thankful that you are independent now and have accomplished this so far! :)

2) Keep yourself busy by going to a fun, decorative store (like Joanne's or Target) and decorate your place.
This will take-up a lot of time and you will more than likely feel better about yourself knowing that you actually care what your place looks like. I actually decorated my new room with alot of "happy" colors such as pinks, purples, and yellows. Therefore, when I am feeling sad and lonely, I come home to a "happier" environment.

3) Work-up the courage of scopping out your next door neighbors and (if you feel comfortable) invite them over for a potluck to get to know one-another. So many people are more lonely than you may think. Trust me. The right peope will appreciate this and it is a good chance of meeting new friends.

4) If you feel scarred of being in the dark by yourself(like I do at times) keep night lights around your place for comfort.

5) Create a hobby for yourself and this will give you something to look foward to. For example, I host a show every other Wednesday at my place and I look foward to having a few friend over to discuss the show, laugh, eat, and have a good time. They look foward to it also since they feel lonely as well. It is alot of fun and hosting an event really keeps you busy if you put your whole heart into it.

Answer 4

Day by Day, girlfriend when u Love and like who u r u enjoy the freedom the independence and ability 2 shut the world out when u need 2. figure out what your hobbies r, do some decorating of your house, walk around naked, sing out loud n the shower, blast your music(don't 4 get the neighbors.) Invite some friends over-have a sleepover. Get a man 2 come over and give u a message. The point is DO WHATEVER THE HELL U WANT UR FREE!

Answer 5

I know how you feel. I was divorced three years ago and it was the first time in my entire 61 yrs that I had ever been on my own, and I hated it. Luckily I had two sons and 1 granddaughter who were happy to come and live with me after a short time, but if I had it to do over again, I would have sold my house and bought myself a unit in a security block as it would have been far better for everyone involved.

Answer 6

Take up a hobby even if you think you don't know how. It might turn you onto something else. I took up oil pastels, I'm a terrible artist but I get alot of abstract funky stuff on paper and my kids laugh with me trying to figure out what the heck I was trying to draw ;-) I would also get a pet, even fish make you feel better when your lonley. Gives you something to take care of but isn't demanding. If it's bills your worried about, try cutting out the elaboarte stuff just for a month, like cable even the phone has really cheap plans that you pay for what you use for like 11 bucks. take the bus or train instead of paying for gas, you can meet great people that way and see the city!Good luck

Answer 7

It is so hard at first with all the bills and the boredom that drives you up the wall but it is so worth it that you forget all about being by yourself and begin to thank god that you don't have to do what people say anymore, you can come and go when you want, you can eat what you want, run around naked when you want, have whoever you want over. It is so great but it takes time to realize what a great gift you now have. Millions of people beg for a place to stay daily!

Answer 8

when your separated from your husband and don't have any one to help you , you will learn to live by your self and pay your own bills and learn to adjust whether you rent or own your own place and you can do what ever you want set around in a housecoat no make up have friends or family over no man to boss you

Answer 9

Just think of the time you were living with your parents and think of not being able to live your life without being questioned about every little thing you do.

Answer 10

Living alone can get lonely at times, but you will learn to love all the freedom that you have. You can come and go as you please and whenever you do return home, everything will be exactly the way you left it. It helps to have a pet.