Being in a relationship is great. It makes you happy and you surely get to spend a memorable time with your loved one. But that doesn't mean you cannot have fun all by yourself as well. Being single is necessary at times, it helps you understand yourself better and also lets you do things that you otherwise wouldn't have been able to, had you been with someone.

Go on a holiday alone
One of the best ways to enjoy yourself is by venturing out all by yourself. It makes you feel liberated and builds your confidence as well. Choose a destination as per your personality. If you love shopping Paris would be a great option or if you love water sports Thailand or Lakshadweep could be your best bet.

Focus on your career
If you have a job that you love, this is the time to concentrate on it. Says clinical psychologist Mimrah Ansari, "Spending your maximum time to work will not only help you achieve a professional high, but will also make you feel happy and powerful. This does not mean that you have to turn into a workaholic, but giving your best at your job will liberate you as well."

Spend time with friends
If you have missed out on socialising with your gang of pals, go ahead and party hard. You could meet your friends over the weekend or simply call them over to your place after work hours and just chill with them. These memories will go a long way in nurturing you and creating wonderful memories.

Shop or go out for a movie
How many times have you cancelled plans because your guy or girl couldn't make it for that late night show? Well, you don't have to rely on them anymore. There is something about going out all by yourself to watch a movie or simply shop. Says relationship counsellor Sauleha Shaikh, "Most people don't like the idea of going out all by themselves. It helps build your confidence and also shapes your personality. It teaches you to be independent."

Live for yourself, not by yourself
Often people confuse between living for themselves with living by themselves. You must realise that this is the time that you need to invest in yourself. It shouldn't be your aim to only look out for love, rather it should be a quest to find yourself and learn how you can be the best. If you have been thinking of learning a new language or doing some sort of social work, do it now. Spend this time to enhance yourself.

Revisit your interests/hobbies
Utilise this time to indulge in your interests. If you love cooking, simply start your own cooking class and invite your friends or neighbours to come and learn from you or if you love gardening, create your own garden on the terrace or balcony.


BDST: 1855 HRS, SEP-06, 2014