The chapter explores the fears and realities of living alone, discussing misconceptions about loneliness and emphasizing intentional social interactions. It provides tips for successfully embracing solitude, freedom, and self-discovery, including creating routines for stability and reducing uncertainty. The importance of financial awareness and managing monetary concerns effectively while living alone in your 20s is also highlighted.
This week we are discussing the ups and downs of living alone in your 20s: from the freedom and independence, to the loneliness and social isolation, financial anxiety and stress, but the authenticity and emotional maturity that comes with it. We talk about:
- Why being alone doesn't make you lonely
- Sliders versus deciders - why you should wait before moving in with a partner
- Cognitive distortions and overspending
- Lifestyle creep
- Habits for building social connection and community
- How to successfully live alone
All that and more, listen now!
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