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Solo living

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Solo living refers to the domestic situation of individuals who live alone. This has received attention from behavioral experts and researchers, in regard to how to help address the personal needs of such individuals, and to provide them with resources which can be beneficial. Various published articles address practical advice and methods for individuals who live alone, in order to help them find beneficial ways for improving various parts of daily life.

Background and overview

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In 2023, an article entitled "Solo Living: The Art of Thriving Alone, Your Ultimate Living Guide" stated: "Living alone can be a bit intimidating, especially if it’s new to you. To stay safe, make sure you choose a safe apartment or condo where you feel secure. .... choose a place to live with plenty of lighting and great neighbors. ...get to know your neighbors and the people around you so you can all look out for one another. " [1]

One writer shared their own experience at a website devoted to this topic, stating that: "...negative thoughts started popping into my head. What if I ended up living alone forever? Will I be able to cope with that? How could I ever meet anyone? How will I get through the long, cold winter months, especially with the increased financial burden? The negative questions were seemingly endless, and my initial positivity evaporated. I had serious doubts that living alone was for me.....Slowly (and thanks to a combination of counselling and medication), I began to address the issues. I became more open with friends. I did exercises to help my anxiety, and I began to have a more ‘reality-based’ outlook on my situation. Yes, there were still tough times, and yes, there are negatives to living alone, but I began to handle that and started to focus on the positives."[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Solo Living: The Art of Thriving Alone, Your Ultimate Living Guide, By Rocio Espinoza, August 31, 2023, website porch.com
  2. ^ Why I Live Alone And My 3 Stages Of Adjustment. by Simon Day, April 21, 2023, article at website entitled "We are Solo Living," at wearesololiving.com
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Govt studies

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Articles

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Websites for resources

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  • Website for "We are solo living". Quote: Solo Living is a community-driven manual. We believe living alone well means talking more about the living alone and single life experience while unselfishly looking after our wellbeing and living sustainably.