5 Ways To Be Happy Single (Part 1)

Change your mindset.

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Dec 16, 2022

Why does society make people feel frustrated about being single? Can you be happy single? Yes! You can be content single! Here are five ways to be happy single.

Mindset Shift

Mindset is everything. If you have a poor mindset, you remain stuck where you are. Her are three types of mindsets to be aware of.

Change How You Think About Being Single

You can work to shift your mindset regarding how you view being single. Society presents being single in a negative light.

It will ultimately depend on you if you can change your mindset regarding how you think about being single. How do you view being single? Once you shift your perspective, your life changes for the better.

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Fixed Mindset

A fixed mindset limits your options. It makes you stay where you are because you believe you can’t do things. A fixed mindset uses statements such as “I can’t do x” or “I’m unable to do x because of [insert excuse].” Another problem with a fixed mindset is that a person with a fixed mindset often believes that skills and knowledge are set from birth. This means that they must naturally be talented at something to become successful. They are unable to improve themselves through development or growth.

Growth Mindset

In contrast to the fixed mindset is the growth mindset. A growth mindset uses statements such as “I can do something” or “I can do it. I need to learn how.” A growth mindset recognizes that skills and talent can be learned. When you have a growth mindset, you continually work to improve yourself in different areas.

Solo Travel

One of the many benefits of being single is having the freedom of a single life. You can enjoy your space as a single person by traveling! It could mean traveling to a nearby city. It could mean visiting another state. It could mean traveling to another country. Don’t be afraid to travel or to talk to a stranger because you never know what could happen.

Life Experiences

Traveling is a great way to gain valuable life experience. It may mean going on a trip to another country and creating memories you remember for the rest of your life. Another way could be going out to talk to people at a bar, lounger, or restaurant so that you can also have engaging life experiences. Your life experiences set you apart from your peers more than a college degree.

Life Lessons

You learn vital essential life lessons when you travel. Whether driving to a nearby town, going on a solo trip, or from people you meet in the city where you live. If you pay attention to what people tell you, especially those older, you can learn from their mistakes and succeed sooner.

It is up to you to decide to put in the work to fix yourself. That requires you to focus on yourself in a society that works against you.

This is the first post in a six-part series on ways how to be happy single.

The world has coalesced
Into one giant mess of hate and unrest
So let's sing along a little goddamn louder
To a happy song and pretend it's all okay

Let's go

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A guest post by

James Bollen

James Bollen is the founder and president of Secure Single. He is an entrepreneur, Internet marketer, content creator, and author. He is a committed contrarian who encourages people to design their own guardrails.