Lost on what to buy your mom, your friend, your brother, your colleague this year? A Merry Loner's Anti-Gift Guide directs you towards more ethical, minimalist versions of what almost every store is trying to convince you is a "must-have." amerryloner.com/the-anti-gift-…

If you’re spending the holidays alone this year, know that this is not your fate. Life will continue, and you will celebrate with loved ones again.

Feeling hesitant about going it alone? Let these words of wisdom from writers, thinkers, and travelers inspire confidence, calm, and even a little exhilaration in your solo adventures. amerryloner.com/quotes-for-tra…

If the recommended books to read on Instagram all seem too long and dense, no worries. How about something short and sweet? These 9 books are all quick enough to read in one afternoon—so pick one and get cozy. amerryloner.com/books-read-day/

Bored? Don't scroll. From journaling to baking to a quick walk outside, these simple ideas help you reclaim your time and enjoy life offline. Pick one from this guide on A Merry Loner and start switching now. amerryloner.com/what-to-do-ins…

I was never that into social media to begin with, so I was surprised that cutting it out of my life was still pretty challenging. They have succeeded in making the scroll so damn addictive. This is what finally worked for me: shorturl.at/Ix2AX

There's a quiet kind of freedom in not being reachable every second. Analog living reminds us that we're not just brains hooked to devices. Get grounded with these swaps for digital overload on A Merry Loner. amerryloner.com/how-to-analog-…

Rainy weekend? Sunny day in the park? A quiet night in? All great occasions to cozy up with a book. These 9 book recommendations are all short enough to read in one sitting. Now you just need to brew a cup of tea... amerryloner.com/books-read-day/

Growth begins with self-awareness, but it's not always easy to find your starting point. These books help you begin to reflect, learn, and evolve. Start reading today at A Merry Loner. amerryloner.com/books-self-awa…

Seven days of doing things alone can transform your perspective on your own company. Join the challenge and learn to enjoy your time alone on A Merry Loner. amerryloner.com/do-things-alon…

Want to make life lighter, richer, and more enjoyable? Stop using social media. Or at least dramatically scale back. This is how I did it: amerryloner.com/quit-social-me…

To making the new year more enjoyable, not more productive.

PSA: You can read alone in public. It doesn't make you "performative."

The world is often distressing. Solitude can be your respite.

Long walks alone are allowed (and necessary).

The best ideas often reveal themselves in moments of quiet.

Psst! I don't know if you know this, but "solo travel" can literally just be a day trip in the next town over. (It doesn't have to be a month in Bali.)

Alone time isn't punishment.