Market survey shows that the number of people living alone in China has increased from 6% in 1990 to 14.6% in 20 13 years. Only among the registered population, the proportion of Shanghai living alone is one quarter, ranking first in the country, while that of Beijing is one fifth.
Empty nesters may be like this: they are in their twenties, have a college degree or above, have a well-paid job in first-tier cities, rent a one-bedroom apartment of 10 square meters or rent a house in groups, and their only roommate is their own pet. I rely on the computer at home and eat takeout.
After reading the above description, you may feel that the life of empty nesters is a bit bleak. Living alone is not better than living at home, and there is no roommate to accompany you during school. However, lifestyles vary from person to person. Choose the way that suits you. I am in charge of my site, and living alone is an opportunity to release myself and improve my quality of life. As the investigation report of Curiosity Daily said,
Starting from the following four aspects, let's explore ways to improve the quality of life of empty nesters!
Apart from working hours, the place with the longest stay time is 10 square meter cabin. Redesign your room and add some soft clothes full of life, so that you can feel the greatest security at home. There is no need to choose luxury household items when renting a house. Ikea is a good choice.
She used to live with a friend who lived alone. She has prepared carpets, small square tables, floor lamps, simple clothes hangers and other practical items for her 18 flat one-bedroom apartment, which are inexpensive. In addition to the necessities of life, some smart homes, smart light bulbs at night, changing colors according to your own preferences, a Bluetooth speaker, and soothing pure music, the atmosphere is simply great. Make a pot of tea and hold a book, a perfect night without being disturbed.
Eating is the most important source of happiness, and takeaway is certainly not the best choice. Homemade food is controllable and healthy. Prepare some kitchen supplies, various functional pots, juicer, yogurt machine, refrigerator and small oven. ...
Say goodbye to those greasy takeaways, design a nutritious menu for yourself, and control the amount of ingredients, which will help to keep fit. It is also an excellent visual enjoyment to match food with exquisite tableware and take a photo to record it.
Choosing skin-friendly clothes does not have to be fashionable, but it must be comfortable. Brands such as Uniqlo and Muji are the representatives of this kind of clothing. After all, I don't want to be bound by tight fabrics when I'm lying at home. I'm the most free to do whatever I want.
What are you free to do on weekends? Go to the gym, swim, watch exhibitions, listen to concerts, take short trips, date ... There are many activities in big cities that make people see things in a blur. Choose what interests you, whether it's one person, two people or a group of people. The ultimate goal is to get high-quality happiness on weekends.
If you just sleep until you wake up naturally, turn on the computer and paralyze yourself by playing games and watching dramas. After a short visual stimulation, you will leave more emptiness. Only by going out and connecting with the outside world can we meet different people, meet the other half and bid farewell to the "empty nest" life.
Living in a big city is a positive choice in itself, but being alone is the biggest difficulty. Different mentality will lead people to make completely different comments on their living conditions. The four ways to improve the quality of life are very simple. As long as you can recognize from the mentality that "a person can live a wonderful life", this is easy to do. Living alone is not your misfortune, but your gift.