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Today I'm getting real about what's it's REALLY like to LIVE ALONE! I've been living solo for 4 years, and I feel like there can be a lot of misconceptions and romanticizing of the living alone experience, so I wanted to share my honest thoughts.

Side note: the beginning of this video is mildly outoffocus (and I was in the process of getting a cold), so apologies for that — but didn't want to miss an upload!

[links]
*my sideboard unit: https://rstyle.me/czn/g559b7c8idx
*phillips hue tv lights: https://rstyle.me/czn/hmrqdrc8idx
*phillips hue colour changing bulbs: https://rstyle.me/czn/gxv7tgc8idx
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*ikea toolkit: https://rstyle.me/czn/hmrqruc8idx'>https://rstyle.me/czn/hmrqruc8idx
*my vacuum: https://rstyle.me/czn/hmrqruc8idx'>https://rstyle.me/czn/hmrqruc8idx

[timestamps]
00:00 let's set the scene
00:24 my roommate experience (and why I'm living alone)
02:16 the BEST parts of solo living making your own space
04:09 impact on independence
04:30 the impact on your relationship with yourself
06:05 the WORST parts let's talk costs lol
06:47 being sick sucks
07:14 emergencies can be extra stressful
07:49 your routines require discipline
08:54 the loneliness
10:17 living alone TIPS how to combat loneliness
11:02 how to add "life" to your space
12:35 saying "yes" & hosting
13:29 building community
14:04 how I stay safe
16:04 tools to have on hand
16:55 the importance of having your own traditions
18:08 embracing variety
19:16 how to stay accountable with chores
20:02 answering your questions is it a hard adjustment?
20:57 does it require more effort to be social?
21:48 how far away am I from family?
22:28 would I recommend it?
23:05 is it difficult to share my space?
23:49 how to deal with stuff you don't know how to do yourself?
24:05 is a dishwasher worth it for one person?
24:18 how to manage the pressure to goout and be social?
26:08 the importance of mindset
27:07 comment of the week
27:23 see you next week

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FTC: This video is not sponsored. Some links in the description box (marked with an *) are affiliate links...I earn a small commission on purchases made through those links...there's no cost to you, but the commission helps make it possible for me to continue creating videos for a living :)