Your first Christmas alone doesn't have to be terrible.  Make sure that you plan what you are going to do well in advance and that you arrange to keep busy over the holiday period.  Be organised and don't leave any spare time when you might brood. 

Don't worry about what your ex partner is doing or who they are spending it with; make sure that you are so busy having a good time that it doesn't matter what they are doing.   Don't let any negative feelings (anger, jealousy) about your ex get in the way of enjoying yourself. 

Prior to the Christmas break take advantage of all the parties you are invited to.  If you haven't got a company party or a networking ‘do' to go to then why not throw your own party?  You can even throw themed parties -I recently went to a chocolate party (Read more