The art of living alone and loving it : your inspirational toolkit for a whole and happy life

Whether you view living alone as the ultimate compromise or the ultimate luxury, it presents daily challenges, such as cooking for one, organising holidays, juggling finances, and avoiding the siren call of wine, Ugg boots and Netflix. And there are the less tangible tests, like nailing the octopus of loneliness to the wall, and holding your head high in a society where solo living is viewed (consciously or not) as the runner-up prize. Author Jane Mathews believes that to be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life-relationships, health, home, finances, interests and spirituality-and then take action. No matter what your unique situation, there's something here for you. Jane provides the map and you choose the route to a more joyful, contented life.;Intro; TITLE PAGE; COPYRIGHT PAGE; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: LIVING ALONE; CHAPTER 2: MENTAL STRENGTH AND SHIFT; CHAPTER 3: RELATIONSHIPS; CHAPTER 4: STAYING HEALTHY; CHAPTER 5: COOKING FOR ONE; CHAPTER 6: SOLO FINANCES; CHAPTER 7: YOUR HOME; CHAPTER 8: DOING THINGS BY YOURSELF; CHAPTER 9: SOLO SPIRITUALITY; CHAPTER 10: TAKING ACTION; CODA; FURTHER READING; INDEX; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR An inspirational toolkit for solo living - full of sound, practical advice, warmth and humour.

Whether you view living alone as the ultimate compromise or the ultimate luxury, it presents daily challenges, such as cooking for one, organising holidays, juggling finances, and avoiding the siren call of wine, Ugg boots and Netflix. And there are the less tangible tests, like nailing the octopus of loneliness to the wall, and holding your head high in a society where solo living is viewed (consciously or not) as the runner-up prize.


Author Jane Mathews believes that to be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life-relationships, health, home, finances, interests and spirituality-and then take action. No matter what your unique situation, there's something here for you. Jane provides the map and you choose the route to a more joyful, contented life. Whether you view living alone as the ultimate compromise or the ultimate luxury, it presents daily challenges, such as cooking for one, organizing holidays, juggling finances, and avoiding the siren call of wine, Ugg boots and Netflix. And there are the less tangible tests, like nailing the octopus of loneliness to the wall, and holding your head high in a society where solo living is viewed (consciously or not) as the runner-up prize. Author Jane Mathews believes that to be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life-relationships, health, home, finances, interests and spirituality - and then take action. No matter what your unique situation, there's something in The Art of Living Alone and Loving It for you. Jane provides the map and you choose the route to a more joyful, contented life