Everyone is out having fun and partying with their perfect boyfriends this time of the year, right? Wrong! If you think you’re the only one who is feeling sad and lonely this festive season, take heart! You are not alone!

Most of us get that ‘aw am the only single girl on this planet’ feeling at some point between all that hectic partying. The bleak cold winter, the ending of another year and the constant barrage of the media showing couples having fun, makes your normal life seem dull and depressing in comparison.

Time for a reality check! Yes, the year is ending but another one is on its way so ring in the NEW on a happy, positive note.

Nobody is partying constantly, not even the people on TV! People still go to school/college, there is still studying to be done, chores to be completed. Not everyone has miraculously found a boyfriend, lost weight or stopped fighting with their parents.

The best way to be upbeat this season is to keep yourself busy and your expectations realistic.

• Workout regularly. Kills time, makes you feel good and keeps you fit! Now that’s what I call a miracle!
• Mingle with friends. Find like-minded friends and go out. Like-minded doesn’t mean that all of you’ll sit and crib about your life. Do fun things together like bowling, dancing, shopping etc.
• Go solo for parties – Don’t assume that everyone at a party already has a date. You’ll be surprised how many of them there are single too. Go do your thing and meet new people. Besides since when did YOU need a guy to have fun? Come on make it happen!
• Throw your own singles party- Organise a party, come up with a crazy theme, invite your other single friends and ask them to get their single friends along and get to meet new people! Check out our article on how to throw a great house party for more tips.
• Chill – Na, this is not an invitation to get frostbite! Being single on New Year’s is not the end of the world. For that, you still have Valentine’s Day coming up but until then…