Advice for being alone home for one week? I'm a little worried about me not!
Question: Advice for being alone home for one week? I'm a little worried about me not going to handle it well..?
So, I'm a regular 17 year-old girl and I'm gonna be home alone soon for a whole week for the first time in my life. My parents are going with a group of friends on holiday :) I try to seem like it's OK to my mom, cause she's a little worried about me not handling being alone well, cause she knows I can be a little nervous, and I'm a little worried about it myself lol. But I think it will go OK, cause I'm not really afraid of the dark nor being alone home, but I just want some advice and tips about how I'm gonna make the best out of it and not get scared.
I'm a person that's a little anxious, and I've been suffering a little lately with teen hormones I guess and certain thoughts and anxiety, and I just want some tips about how I'm gonna handle being home alone! :)
What can I do to make it safe, what should I do and how? Tips, advice? Thanks!
Thank you for your help! ?
Answers:
I would start with telling your mom about how you're really feeling a little anxious about it all. Tell her you want to do it and looking forward to it but still feel nervous. Maybe that way she can set your mind at ease over some things or put in some extra things to help - like calling every night or having a friend pop in to check on you, adding extra security or leaving you some financial help for emergencies.
Are you allowed to ave a friend stay over? or maybe stay at a friends for a night at some point in the week? I would plan things to do for as many of the nights as possible - go to the movies, the mall with friends, friends round for a dvd night etc etc. The busier you are the quicker time goes and the less time you'll have to feel awkward.
In terms of feeling secure - make sure you have contact numbers for your mom (and leave a copy with a friend incase something happens either to your copy or to you), have contact details for ppl you can contact if you have a problem that needs sorting straight away, emergency funds left either with you or an adult, spare keys left with either a neighbor or a friend. If you have any pets then make sure you know the number for your vet etc. Check the house is secure before your mom goes - any security or outside lighting is working, all doors lock ok and windows are secure, smoke alarms work and you know where the things in the house are like the fuse box, how to turn off the water, how to work the heating or anything else technical. Finally sort yourself out a system of securing the house before you go out and before you go to bed. If you're forgetful then write it out even so you have something to follow. go round the house and shut all windows, lock all doors, set any alarms and make sure you have any house keys. Leave lights on when you're going our if it's dark. have a system of calling or texting a friend if you go out at night so they know you got home safe.
This all sounds like alot and can make it sound scary, but actually once you've set it up this time and know where everything is etc then you don't need to think about it again. It'll be good practise for when you leave home and have your own place too. And remember not to beat yourself up if you do something wrong like break an ornament etc. we all make mistakes and forget things etc so don't go worrying that your mom will expect you to be superhuman. Just try to keep the house looking tidy and she'll be happy.
Hope you enjoy it and have fun hun.
Invite a friend or two to stay over with you, then you won't have to be alone. If that isn't an option rent some good movies to occupy your time with. Do you have any pets? Spend time and be silly with them. Read a good book, ect ect.
17 as well, spend most of my time alone in the house
Wow, I'm only 13 and I've been home alone many times, you think you are going to be scared, but it usually works out fine.
Just occupy your time, and stay locked in.
Well, think cheerful thoughts, and tell yourself you will be ok. Have a girl friend over every night if you can. Ones that you can trust. Keep the doors locked and the shades pulled down at night. Talk on the phone, or text your friends. Human contact is very comforting. Make sure you eat properly every day. Watch your favorite TV programs, read an interesting book, listen to happy music, dance to it. Praying to God (if you are a believer) is good.
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Time table for u:morning 5 to 5.30 yoga (search in internet if dont know).5.30 to 6 to church or prayer in home itself with emotion and concentration to keep mentally strong.6 to 7 long walk.have your dinner good food not junk. Avoid negative thoughts all the time. Search class for certified courses near your city so that they can conduct continues classes and finish most of your syllabus within week so that it help your bright future. Afternoon go to hardware and networking class. Evening go to mall or meet your friends or go to theater or park and not to pub or party. Night keep time for yourself, prayer followed with studying aswell as practicing whatever done in morning course. Take care