People like to think of single people as eternally lonely, perpetually bored, and desperately (and diligently) hunting for attention. Well, that is propaganda. In real life single people are balling. If you’re single and you’re not balling then get a pen and paper because you’re about to get an education.

Here’s 6 steps to living your very best life as a single pringle.

1. Date yourself.

Remember all the ways you go above and beyond when you’re in a relationship? Do it again. But this time, do it for yourself. You are now the bae and the boo so spoil yourself and put yourself first.

2. Get to know yourself.

You think you do, but you really don’t. The thing with being in relationships is that you can very easily be eclipsed by what you both want as opposed to what you want. You spend so much time and energy meeting your partner halfway that you forget what way you would have taken if left on your own. So use this single time to discover yourself.

3. Learn a new skill.

Because the hustle continues and now you have time to pay attention to it and get better at it. Now is the time to focus on making yourself better. Being single clears up your schedule so well. You don’t have to meet up with anybody or stay online for anybody or run an errand for anybody or stalk anybody online to see if they are cheating. You can devote all that free time to learning a skill.

4. Spend time doing the things you enjoy

Do the things you enjoy doing. The things other people don’t get. The things that give you joy. Do all of them.

5. Hang out with your friends.

Both male and female friends, have more group hangouts with them. Go to all your favorite places and gist the night away over drinks and good food.

6. Enjoy your freedom

Because you are free my dear.

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