Single for the Holidays? Here’s How to SLAY the Season (PJs Optional)

Every December, Instagram turns into a matching-pajamas parade — couples wrapped up like holiday décor and kissing under mistletoe like they're auditioning for a Hallmark movie. But here’s the truth: being single during the holidays is not a sentence… it’s a strategy. And it can be one of the most freeing, fun, and fulfilling seasons of your life if you do it with intention.

Below are five powerful ways to turn your solo season into your glow-up season.

1. Gift Yourself Like You Matter — Because You Do

That money you would’ve spent on a partner? Redirect it to yourself.

Indulge in something meaningful, elevated, or long overdue — a spa experience, a luxury fragrance, a statement bag, or even a staycation. Treat yourself with the same generosity you’d give someone else. Just don’t splurge so wildly that your tax refund gets offended.

2. Share Good Company With a Platonic Friend

Holiday joy doesn’t have to come with romance attached.

Grab your favorite platonic friend and try something festive: a holiday market, a Christmas concert, a themed pop-up bar, or even a comedy show. Some of the best holiday memories come from people who bring peace with zero pressure.

3. Take a Solo Trip & Reconnect With YOU

If the holiday energy feels a bit heavy, a change of scenery can shift your spirit. Whether it’s a beach escape or a cozy cabin getaway, traveling solo resets your mindset and reminds you that your happiness is fully within your control. New places bring new peace — and sometimes, new perspectives.

4. Start a New Hobby or Take a Class to Kick Off Your New Year

The holidays are the perfect time to lean into growth.

Sign up for a cooking class, a bartending workshop, a dance session, or something creative you've been putting off. It’s a gift to your future self — and a way to walk into the new year already evolving.

5. Want a Boo for the New Year? Step Outside Again

If companionship is on your vision board, then yes — you’ve got to leave the house.

Holiday mixers, charity events, Christmas parties, networking socials, and wine tastings are filled with people who are open, festive, and in good spirits. Throw on an outfit that elevates your confidence, smile like you mean it, and be open to conversation. Your next “prospect” might be two steps away.

The Real Secret? Stay Busy, Stay Joyful, Stay Open.

Being single during the holidays doesn’t mean you’re alone — it means you’re available… for new memories, new friendships, new opportunities, and maybe even a new love story.

Sometimes the best connections show up when you’re not searching — just living.

This season, give yourself permission to choose joy, create experiences, and show up for you.

Because trust me… you’re not missing anything. You’re leveling up.