Women Spending New Year’s Eve Alone
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Women spending New Year’s Eve alone should plan a special night for themselves. Choosing meaningful and enjoyable activities can make the evening memorable.
If You’re Planning to Spend New Year’s Eve Alone:
There are lots of ways to celebrate the occasion alone, whether it’s of your own accord or otherwise.
The way I look at holidays is that you should do what you want. Don’t twist yourself into a pretzel to please someone else.
I remember when my girls were little, we always had to do things my mother-in-law’s way. It was somewhat formal, and I hated it. But she’d been doing things her way for a long time, I kept telling myself. And that’s what my husband chose to do.
I remember thinking: I sure would do things differently if I had any say in the matter. But my girls were young, and I didn’t want any tension.
So now I do everything my own way in ways that make me feel special.
I learned that you shouldn’t ever wait around for someone else to make things special for you. So let’s make this the New Year’s Eve you wish to have.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Alone
Keep telling yourself, “It’s my celebration. And because I am a remarkable person, my holiday needs to be special.”
For women spending New Year’s Eve alone, remember that no one knows your likes and dislikes better than you do. So treat yourself to something special, because you deserve it.
We often treat others better than we treat ourselves, and I’m here to tell you that that is the wrong way to live life. Take care of yourself first, just like the stewardess will say to you on an airplane.
Keep telling yourself that. Not just once, but all year long.
Plan A Special Solo Dinner
You should plan a nice dinner for yourself for New Year’s Eve. How about your favorite take-out? Chinese food? Pizza anyone? If you like to cook, then by all means do that.
You might consider purchasing an appetizer tray if you want a little bit of everything. Or you could pick up a family meal and not think about meals for days, or you could freeze the leftovers.
Whatever you do, don’t you dare go digging through the freezer for a bland TV dinner! That’s not acceptable for this exercise. To create the right ambiance and mood, you need to go big or go home!
Women spending New Year’s Eve alone should bring out the good china, choose their prettiest cloth napkins, and have a fancy dinner. Make it a festive, special occasion for the most important person, and that is you. Create a playlist of your favorite songs to listen to while you eat.
Straighten up your home, making it tidy for this special occasion. This may sound silly because you’re the only person who’s going to be there. But that’s precisely why you need to do it: you deserve to celebrate in a clean, orderly space.
But that’s precisely why you should do it, because you deserve nice things.
You might scroll through Instagram for ways to update your decorating scheme, or to add special decor for this occasion. And this is a special occasion, the first time you treat yourself alone for New Year’s Eve.
Candles are a perfect addition to a special occasion. Maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a special new candle for celebrating New Year’s Eve. Consider dimming the lights and dining by candlelight.
Buy a Journal to Jot Down Your Thoughts
Women spending New Year’s Eve alone might find it helpful to use this time alone for reflection. Buy a new journal to sit down and set goals, and record what happened in the past year. And then decide on something new to improve your life. Write down ideas of what you hope to achieve. A journal will keep you on task.
If you struggle with stress or anxiety, keeping a journal can help you feel more in control of your emotions. Don’t forget to write down your achievements for the past year.
Make decisions about your life and your living space for the new year. Maybe you’d like to set aside money for a new couch. Or it could be as simple as ordering new pillow covers to change up your current style. But make it something you will enjoy every day.
Have you been thinking about taking a vacation? Start checking out places you’d like to visit. And while you’re there, have the best time, and plan to take plenty of photos to look back on this special occasion.
Watch a Movie or Read a New Book
Is there a film you’ve been wanting to watch? New Year’s Eve is a perfect time to curl up on the couch and indulge in a chick-lit movie. Make yourself a bowl of popcorn. Have a glass of wine or a cup of hot chocolate. Settle in to enjoy yourself on this last day of the year.
Or maybe you’d rather read a good book that’s been lying on your nightstand for weeks. I always look forward to beginning to read a new book.
For women spending New Year’s Eve alone, it’s important to plan to do all the special things you love to do on your own. In the big scheme of things, what does it really matter that you’re spending this special day alone?
You should cherish your alone time and treat yourself to nice things, whether you’re in a relationship or not. Please repeat after me: I will enjoy myself on New Year’s Eve. I will plan a very special day just for me.
If there’s one thing you need to tell yourself as you begin a new year, it is this: Treat yourself to nice things.
Please don’t deny yourself this special occasion or wait until you can celebrate with someone else.
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Brenda, I love this post. It is so positive and inspiring! I have a friend who recently lost her husband. Her grief is too raw right now, but my wish for her is that by next year, she’ll be able to take even just one bit of advice out of this post.
Happy New Year Brenda! I look forward to spending it with you. You are going to have so much fun setting your new home in order. See you on the blog.
And I look forward to having you here!
This is a great post. We rarely eat pizza and I was tired of eating leftovers..so we indulged in a takeout pizza and wings tonight..it takes so good. My philosophy is get all the good/bad eating in before the New Year and then try to do better..lol (sounds familiar….I say it every year and rarely stick to it). I am married but I sure do value my “me” time..and always like my company…lol .but I am quite sure being alone alot could get one down at times. I love your ideas you presented…and I agree..we all deserve to live a nice life…and I tell myself that alot..as I was a hardworker for a lifetime..worked hard..and now we should play hard, too. :0) … I hope you have a delightful and peaceful New Years Eve and day. Its really not that safe to be out anymore after dark..we plan to dine with friends but will be home prob wayyyyyyy before the Cinderella strike. Happy 2022..and may it be better for our World.
Maybe once a year I am out after dark. And that’s because I went to my daughter’s house. It’s very rare for me.
Lots of good ideas Brenda…thanks for sharing them.
You’re very welcome!
Hi Brenda,
I’ve spent New Years alone since my husband died. He will be gone 15 years on December 30th. Still feels like yesterday. We had started dressing up and going out for a nice early dinner so by the time we were finished and leaving, the party revelers were just starting. We’d go home and watch some of the count down shows and wait for the ball to drop. It’s a bitter sweet time of year for me, but I get through it. I’ve done a few of your good suggestions in the past. New, cozy warm PJ’s, a good dinner and a good movie snuggled up with Simon (cat) sounds good for ringing in 2022. Happy New Years to you and your readers and wishing you all good health, happiness and prosperity in the new year. Margie
Still, you miss him and grieve. You must have had a wonderful loving marriage. Happy New Years!
Hi Brenda 👋
Being alone is fine for me. Or celebrating with my sister. I/we enjoy it. Food can be anything. Years ago,, we often had Chinese eats. Not sure for this NYE. It’s also a very early 😴 night.🌙 At my age I need to relax!! Not worrying about other things. Watching TV shows can be highly entertaining!!!
When we were young, going to parties was great. Not necessary any more. For the younger generations fine. With Omicron everywhere now, people should be careful, protecting themselves. Getting this infection or any covid is not a good thing. I hope everyone ❤ has a safe and enjoyable New Year!
Let’s welcome 2022!!! 😊
P. S. Lots of great ideas and advice you posted Brenda!!!
I haven’t stayed up to midnight in a very long time. I’m early to bed, early to rise.
A great post with excellent ideas for treating oneself like a special person. It’s good to be reminded of things we can do to remind ourselves that we are deserving of good or special things. Thnaks for the reminder, Brenda. And Happy New Year!
Some women think you have to wait for a man to do nice things for them. I say that’s baloney. Give yourself nice things.
Good advice, we all are special and deserve to do what makes us happy. Due to a flood in the kitchen last summer, we redid everything. I was happy and content even with us not being able to get our first pick on many items. I have found that people who are easy going and content seem to count their blessings and are happier. Have a great week everyone.
It’s that good old half-glassful mentality.
I lost my husband of 37 years in July, so this will be my first New Year’s alone. I managed through Christmas and will do the same this coming weekend. Our traditional meal for Christmas Eve was always a lobster dinner, so that’s what I prepared just for myself. My hubby wore a pair of buffalo plaid/grinch pajama bottoms over the holidays, so I cinched those up around my waist and paired them with a long sleeved red T-shirt. Our tradition for New Year’s Eve was to stay home and enjoy a meal of coconut shrimp and watch a movie. I’ll be doing that same thing. I decorated my house, sent out Christmas cards of our dog wearing New Years garb, spent Christmas Eve alone (my choice) and Christmas Day with my son and daughter-in-law. I have no plans to go anywhere or do anything over New Years weekend. That’s Ok with me. It’s sad and different and miserable at times, but it’s my new normal like it or not. I try to remember the good times (there were lots) in order to feel happiness along with the grieving process. It doesn’t always equalize but I’m trying not to get sucked into a vortex of 24/7 misery. He wouldn’t want that for me, but still, it’s hard.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re very brave and tackling this your own way with strength. I admire you.
I am going to make a cheeseball and get some fancy crackers and enjoy it with a glass of wine. I always stay home on New Year’s Eve because people in the neighborhood set off fireworks which frightens my animals.
That sounds good! A funny story: My oldest daughter, Kendra, always makes this one recipe for a cheeseball and takes it to Kasi’s, my youngest daughters’ She did the same at Thanksgiving. Someone knocked it off the counter and the dog ran off with it, they said.
OHHHH ,,,,,, soooo phunny Brenda!!!
Hope 🐶 pup didn’t get sick though.
I had lunch with Kasi today. She didn’t say anything about Coco being sick. Coco’s just over a year old.
Brenda, I’ve spent many New Years and other holidays alone, and like you, I love it. I’ve been known to order something for myself from Amazon and pay for it to be gift wrapped before they send it. It’s still fun to open!
I love that idea to have it gift-wrapped! I’ve never thought of that.