For most of the people, New Year celebrations include wearing glittery dresses, going out to have dinner at some fancy restaurant, dancing heart out in the club till the clock strikes 12 midnight, or hosting large gatherings at the terrace with the significant ones. New Year’s Eve has always held a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, this year COVID-19 has halted every plan and we are left with no options except safe celebrations at home.

People are also skipping traveling and visiting their families during the holidays to curb the spread of the virus, which is actually the safest option out there. Therefore, for those who are staying away due to work commitments or study, it can be a little difficult to spend New Year’s Eve alone.

If you are already stressing and experiencing anxiety, hold your negative emotions and think about how different and amazing it would be to kick start New Year without any company but “YOU”, and still have a brilliant time.

Here are my suggestions for making this lonely affair entertaining and welcome 2021 with a smile on your face.

1. Dress Up

Even if you are home alone, make the extra effort to dress up. Dressing up will automatically elevate your mood. That’s because when you look good, you naturally feel good. You can wear whatever you want. It could be an LBD, glittery gown, tracksuit, or comfy PJ’s set. Nobody is going to see you but you can still flaunt and admire yourself in the mirror. And, don’t forget to take pictures!

2. Buy A Gift For Yourself

2020 has been tough for each one of us. Glad we all made it through! So, at the beginning of a new year, it seems the right time to appreciate yourself for patiently handling and succeeding in every difficult path that came across personally and professionally in this past challenging year. For this reason, nothing is better than buying a gift for yourself. It’s nice to treat yourself once in a while and make ourselves feel special. Are you up for it?

3. Treat It Just Like Another Night

Sometimes people create so much hype around New Year’s Eve that it puts unnecessary pressure on others to celebrate New Year’s. If you treat it like just another night, you won’t feel rubbish. Just pretend like it’s another regular evening. Stop scrolling through social media rather take your time to do other work to keep yourself busy like de-clutter your wardrobe, clean your house, cook some healthy dish, etc. that you would like.

4. Cook Delicious Food

Good Food = Good Mood.

When we eat well, we feel better and happy. Plan something delicious and healthy for a date night with yourself. You can also order some home-style authentic meals from OMKITCHEN serving chemical-free food. Choose healthy sweet alternatives to make desserts so that you don’t feel guilty later.

5. Enjoy a Pampering Session

Having a self-care and pampering session can be a huge stress buster especially for the workaholics out there. Take this evening as an opportunity to relax and enjoy a stress-free New Year’s Eve with comfort. You can take a hot bath, indulge in a mini skin-care session, listen to soothing music, yoga, meditation, and other relaxing activities that enhance your overall existence. This tip may seem obvious to many but I can assure you that it will make your evening special and satisfied.

6. Plan Video Chats

Video chat has been a savior for everyone during the pandemic for personal use or professional. It is the best way to stay connected with our loved ones no matter where we are. If you are staying alone on New Year’s, schedule video calls with your friends and family. You don’t need to completely cut off yourself if you can’t physically meet your loved ones. Remember, they are always just one call away!

7. Create Resolutions For 2021

Another year brings another golden opportunity to set some health goals to stay fit and in shape all year long. Most people fail to follow their New Year resolutions because of a lack of planning. Let’s use New Year’s Eve to create a list of our health goals that we are going to follow in 2021 with a perfect plan to stick upto those new resolutions. It may sound clichéd to many, however, the beginning of a new year is definitely a perfect time to work towards your accomplishments. Give it a try!

8. Don’t Compare Your Evening

Even if you are confident enough to not feel sad by looking at what others are upto, I can guarantee that you will end up putting yourself in bad mood after constantly comparing your celebrations to others. Don’t steal away your own happiness by doing this. Put the phone away or try to avoid scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat rather have an amazing time by yourself by tune into the year’s most popular movies that you missed. Learn to celebrate your accomplishments and turn your focus inwards.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to feel disappointed if you are spending New Year’s Eve alone. In fact, this way you can do everything that you like without any interruptions or recommendations from others. It’s gonna be all about you! As we mark the next year, ensure to eat healthy food, drink nutritious juices, stay positive, and workout regularly all year long to improve your physical and mental health.

Hope you have a great start to the New Year! Good luck!