For a long time, I thought of solo living as something you just end up doing. A temporary state. A phase. Something you don’t really choose, but just find yourself in.

Turns out, that was completely wrong.

Living alone isn’t a waiting room for “real life.” It is real life. And, if you do it right, it can be one of the most rewarding, freeing, and downright enjoyable ways to live.

But here’s the thing—most of the advice about living alone falls into two categories: overly practical (budgeting, cleaning, meal prep) or overly existential (embracing solitude, finding yourself, etc.). What I wanted was something in between. Real, useful, sometimes funny, and always geared toward making solo life better.

That’s why I started ThrivingSolo.

Who Am I?

I’m Ozzy—a writer with a mundane dayjob, and I’m someone who knows what it’s like to build a solo life from the ground up. I’ve had roommates/flatmates, I’ve been married and I’ve lived alone. Throughout my various living arrangements, the times when I’ve been the most at peace, the most content, are the times when it’s been just me.

In those times I learned a lot about what it takes to make solo living work—not just in terms of the practical boring stuff, but how to make your living situations truly your own.

I know what it’s like to look around your apartment and realise that every mess is your mess (and that there’s no one else to clean it up). I know the struggle of cooking for one without ending up with a week of leftovers you don’t want. I know how easy it is to let the days blur together when no one else is shaping your schedule. And I also know how amazing it is to have full control over your space, your time, and your priorities.

What You’ll Find Here

This site isn’t about simply getting by on your own. It’s about living well, finding routines that work for you, and creating a home you actually enjoy being in. It’s for people who want to make solo life less of a survival game and more of an art form.

You’ll find posts on:

• Home & Space – How to make your home feel like yours, even if it’s a rental.
• Solo Routines – Morning and evening habits that actually stick.
• Food & Cooking – How to cook for one without wasting food or effort.
• Mindset & Independence – Why living alone isn’t “lonely” unless you let it be.
• The Fun Stuff – The joy of solo travel, solo date nights, and doing things your way.

Why ThrivingSolo Exists

I built this site because I believe living alone isn’t just something to “deal with”—it’s something to embrace wholeheartedly. Whether you’re someone who loves your solo space or someone still getting used to it, this is a place where you’ll find ideas, motivation, and maybe even a few laughs along the way.

Because at the end of the day, you don’t need a full house to have a full life.

Welcome to ThrivingSolo—let’s make the most of it.