Introduction ix

Part I Being Alone Doesn't Have to Be Lonely 1

1 Feeling Lonely 3
2 The Trouble with Loneliness 11
3 Becoming Alone 17
4 Lonely But Not Alone 27
5 Solitude Can Save You 33

Part II From Heartbreak to Healing 41

6 The Messiness of Heartbreak 43
7 Sitting with a Broken Heart 49
8 Healing After Goodbye 57
9 Claiming Your Emotional Baggage 61
10 Tapping into Your Wisdom 67

Part III Being Only You 73

11 Relish in Your Presence 75
12 Follow Your Inner Compass 85
13 Master Your Mind 91
14 Listen to Your Emotions 101
15 Own Your Inner Strength 107
16 Tap into Your Creativity 115
17 Nurture Your Relationships 123
18 Self-Compassion for Your Lonely 133
19 Discover Your True Self 139
20 Alone Too Long 147
21 Not Lonely and Not Alone 153

Epilogue 161
101 Lovely Things to do When You're Alone 167
The Only You Monthly Review 173
References 177
Acknowledgements 179