Here we are in the midst of the end of the year holiday season.  The holiday season is fraught with high expectations of having happy holidays which is a tough time for most of my single clients.  There are reminders everywhere on signage, TV, the web, and even radio of what could be.

How do you want the holidays to be for you?  How do you create that for yourself?  Here are some of my suggestions to make the most of the holidays as a single:

1. Make plans to do something that is fun for you!
2. Tell Aunt Mary all the great things you can do because you are single.
3. Surround yourself with people who love and appreciate you (family and/or friends)
4. Plan some down time for you to read, catch up with paperwork and just rest.
5. Keep yourself busy by working extra hours and earning extra money!

I’d love to hear what your ideas to having a happy holiday season this year as a single!

Be it Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, or any other holiday celebrated this time of year, I wish you the best for a happy holiday season and for the coming year.

Warm Wishes,

Coach Amy

Valentine’s Day is only 2 days away and this can be a difficult holiday for singles.  In this blog post, I am going to give you some more tips for singles to survive this tough day for many.

One of my tips for singles is to spend the day with those you love and adore you.  This may be a parent or a grandparent.  You can either make them dinner or take them to dinner.  I am sure they would love the attention and the chance to spend time with you.

If you have any children in your life (either yours or someone you are close to), you can take them for a treat such as an ice cream sundae or to a kid friendly restaurant.

You pet(s) gives you unconditional love and hanging out with your dog or cat can be comforting.   You can buy them a doggie treat like a heart shaped dog biscuit or a heart on a string toy for your cat.  They will love your attention.

Another one of my tips for singles is to focus on doing something nice for someone else.  This will make you feel good about yourself and help you not think about being alone.  You can deliver Valentine’s Day baskets to the elderly or poor.  Or you can spend time with a friend in need who is going through a rough time.   Last you can bake a cake for a neighbor and invite them over for dessert and coffee.

So you see, Valentine’s Day is not only about celebrating as a couple as it is about being with loved ones and spreading joy.

Another one of my tips for single is if you live in the DC area, you can find resources at http://www.DCDatingInfo.com that will help you prepare for a happy Valentine’s Day itself.

In my next blog post, I will give you a couple more tips for single in order to thrive during this year’s Valentine’s Day.

Again, what are your plans for Valentine’s Day?   How can you make someone else’s Valentine’s Day wonderful?

This inquiring coach would like to know!  So please leave a comment.

Intentionally yours,

Coach Amy