"Are you one of those singles who failed to find a special guy before the year 2011? To marry anybody just for the heck of beating the deadline is a bad deal says a renowned author. Single for life to many is merely a status that one has while working on achieving another married or religious life. Marriage is considered the most natural course of things; it is the road most taken. Woe for her who fails to catch a man during her prime! Nowadays, with women at the forefront of most careers, the pressure is largely internal, the fair of being alone." (Bangaoil)

Whether or not you consider single for life as merely a period of transition or your life's vocation, it should never be a hindrance to fulfilling your dreams and living a life you want now. Accept that there will always be those of you who are better off being single. Then it becomes easier to appreciate and to celebrate single hood cited the author of "Single hood: Boon or Bane?"

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Tips to help you celebrate your being single for life with genuine happiness shared by a book author:

Financial independence. It is always best to have financial resources within your control. Many unhappy singles are those who live at the mercy of relatives and are always sensitive to remarks that might hint at their being a burden.

Have goals. Have goals that are measurable, specific and achievable. Set a timetable and determine the best method to accomplish it. Write it down. It will keep you on the right track during difficult times.

Relatives. Keep close to your relatives. Call them regularly. Update them on your activities and ask about theirs. Make the effort to keep in touch. Relationships can deteriorate without communication. Having distant relatives is better than not having anybody at all.

Keep your friend. Find time to call your friends every now and then. Celebrate their special occasions or make it a point to dine out every month, or be with them on their birthdays.

Special occasions. Prepare a simple party for close friends during your birthday. If no one remembers, buy new clothes, or go to a beauty parlor for a complete makeover. Dine out with friends and have a good time.

Loving yourself. Don't wait to have a partner before you begin taking good care of yourself. Studies show that most psychological disorder, including depression, are caused by neglect of one's self and self-pity. Loving yourself can be done in many simple ways reveal an experts. It could be as simple as taking a five-minute relaxation break. When you wake up, make it a point to spend at least thirty seconds to think about the good things you do for yourself that day. Loving yourself means taking some rest and recreation, you end up with more energy and more love to give!

Learn something new. Keep abreast of current events. Read at least one book every month. Enroll in special courses like languages or driving to gain friends to learn something new.

Travel events. Don't be left out just because you have no companion! Visit at least one interesting place every weekend. Attend public talks and free seminars too.

Writing a dairy. You don't have to make a daily entry nor write perfect prose. Writing down your thoughts and plans will help you organize your life. Writing a dairy gives you a perspective on the events of the day and you become more organized in your thoughts as well.

Community activities. Join community activities. There are many gains to being active in the community. You get to have a voice on how the community is run. By then you meet a lot of people, and it certainly feels good to be of help. You can support your parish activities and fund raising projects as well say a book author.

Source:

Bangaoil, Grace. Single hood: Boon or Bane?