For single people, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Indeed, the days before Christmas, the helpline services receive many more calls than the rest of the year. But how to break with loneliness and isolation? Here are some alternatives to help you live this time of year alone!
Did you know ? In France, nearly 9.5 million French people are preparing to spend Christmas alone (Source: Ifop)
Create your own Christmas traditions: If you are alone but feel like celebrating Christmas, you can set your own traditions. For example, you can drink hot chocolate every evening in front of a film, read children’s stories or listen to Christmas carols!
Participate in parties: In France, many associations offer evenings dedicated to single people on New Year’s Eve. These evenings have a double advantage: to make you enjoy a good time and to meet new people!
Work with a charity: On New Year’s Eve, many marauding events are organized in France. You can offer your help to many establishments and associations for the homeless. Check with your municipality to find out how to participate. A good opportunity to help people in need and boost your self-esteem!
Do not watch social networks: Looking at other people’s photos on social media will make you think they are much happier than you! These images remind you of your own loneliness, so try not to spend too much time on social media. Take advantage of this disconnection to do things that you enjoy!
Christmas with friends or neighbours, it’s possible! : If you have the possibility, find your friends, your colleagues or your neighbors… or anyone else you choose to see and appreciate!
Take advantage of this moment to meet: When the whirlwind of family celebrations sets in, it can be hard to recharge, especially after an emotional year. Worse still: having to face family disputes, always around the same favorite subjects. Take advantage of this time of year to take stock of your year and lay the foundations for the year to come!
Did you know ? 14% of French people choose to spend the celebrations alone (Source: Ifop)
The end-of-year celebrations are not just for the family! : Finally, know that spending the end of year celebrations with your family is not compulsory. Because according to the proverb “Better to be alone than in bad company”. Provided that it is truly a choice.
If the period is too difficult to live, talk about it: If you feel alone, do not hesitate to contact associations such as SOS Amitiés, a 24/7 helpline to support lonely and isolated people (09.72.39.40.50)
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