How to enjoy being alone at Christmas—Being on your own at Christmas doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy being alone. While the holiday season is often portrayed as loud, busy, and social, for many people Christmas is quieter, more reflective, or even emotionally complex. If you’re spending Christmas alone — by choice or circumstance — this day can still be deeply nourishing.
At Blisspot, we believe that wellbeing is built through micro-habits — small, intentional actions practiced gently and consistently. Even on Christmas Day, tiny moments of care, connection, and presence can significantly support your emotional health and inner calm. The ideas below are simple, meaningful micro-habits you can weave into your day.
7 Tips to Enjoy Being Alone at Christmas
1. Help another person
One of the most powerful ways to lift your own spirits is to support someone else and to help you enjoy being alone at Christmas. This might involve volunteering at a local charity, checking in on a neighbour, donating to a cause you care about, or offering kindness to a stranger. Research consistently shows that altruism reduces stress, lowers symptoms of depression, and boosts overall wellbeing. Generosity creates connection — and kindness has a beautiful way of coming back around.
2. Go to the cinema
There is absolutely nothing wrong with going to the movies on your own. In fact, it can be wonderfully liberating. Christmas is when many major releases arrive, offering a perfect excuse to escape into another world for a couple of hours. Whether it’s a light-hearted comedy, an inspiring drama, or a visually rich sci-fi adventure, allow yourself to be entertained — no conversation required.
3. Video call your family and friends
If distance is keeping you apart this Christmas, technology can help bridge the gap. Arrange a time to virtually share a meal, open presents together, or simply see familiar faces. Even if time zones make it tricky, a short call can bring comfort and connection. While it may not replace physical presence, it can still create warmth and a sense of belonging.
4. Have a picnic or go for a walk
Spending time outdoors can be deeply restorative and help you to enjoy being alone at Christmas. A gentle walk, a beach visit, or sitting under a tree can help calm the nervous system and provide perspective. Nature reminds us that life continues in cycles, offering renewal and hope. If you can’t get outdoors, create an indoor picnic — spread a blanket on the floor, light a candle, and make the moment special.
5. Practice gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful emotional regulator. Take time to reflect on what you do have — people, experiences, lessons, strengths — even if the year has been challenging. Gratitude has been shown to improve mental health, reduce anxiety, and foster resilience. Write down three things you’re grateful for and place them somewhere meaningful, perhaps beside your bed or somewhere you’ll see them often.
Gratitude is one of the foundational micro-habits we teach inside Blisspot’s daily wellbeing journeys. Our programs gently guide you to build emotional resilience through short, daily practices that fit easily into real life.
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6. Spend time with an animal
Animals offer unconditional presence and affection. If you don’t have a pet, consider looking after a friend’s animal, visiting a shelter, or simply spending time observing wildlife. The calming, playful companionship of animals can soften the heart and bring genuine joy — often without a single word being spoken.
7. Plan your perfect day
Christmas Day can be a rare opportunity to do exactly what you want, without compromise. Sleep in, eat your favourite foods, read a book you’ve been meaning to start, journal, listen to music, meditate, or call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Designing a day that honours your needs is not selfish — it’s self-care.
This approach mirrors how our 28-day wellbeing journeys work inside Blisspot — helping you design days that support your energy, nervous system, and emotional wellbeing through small, sustainable habits.
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A simple tip: try skipping when alone at Christmas
It may sound silly, but it’s surprisingly effective. Research suggests it’s almost impossible to skip and feel unhappy at the same time. Skipping stimulates the nervous system, increases oxygen flow, and can quickly shift your emotional state. If you need a light-hearted mood boost, put on some music and skip — even for a minute. What have you got to lose?
If you are on your own this Christmas because you have recently lost someone, please know that your feelings are valid — and you are not alone in this experience. Grief can feel heavier during holidays, but support is available. Community groups, trusted friends, and professional support can help you feel held during this time. Reaching out is a strength, not a weakness.
Christmas marks the closing of one chapter and the gentle opening of another. It’s a moment to acknowledge what has been, honour what you’ve carried, and make space for what’s to come. However you spend the day, may it be kind, conscious, and nourishing.
Christmas is about pausing, reflecting, and creating meaning — in whatever form that takes for you. Let’s toast to that.
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