It is important to spend time alone. For introverts, it allows us much needed time to recharge our batteries. However, for all of us, it is a great time to check in with ourselves and develop healthy relationships with ourselves in the process.
Spending time alone is the perfect way to really get to know ourselves, to hear our inner voice and develop a friendship with ourselves. Not to mention doing things alone pushes our comfort zone. In some ways, we are forced to be more social and that can open the door for new relationships to enter our lives. Choosing to be alone is one thing, however, being thrown into it by outside forces such as a divorce, a death, a move or change in friendships can be difficult to get used to.
We will all face times in our lives when we have to spend time alone so getting used to alone time is something we should all try to embrace in some way or another.
To help you develop more independence in your life here are 70 ideas of ways to spend time alone. Are you ready to push your comfort zone and have some solo fun? Good, let’s do this!
- Go for a walk in the park
- Eat at your favorite restaurant
- Learn to knit
- Try paint by numbers
- Volunteer for a cause you love
- Have a solo picnic
- Read a book in the park
- Go to the beach and soak in the sun
- Try a yoga class
- Head to a coffee shop and people watch
- Go to an arcade and play a few games
- See a daytime movie
- Binge watch an awesome Netflix series
- Bake something fabulous for yourself
- Try meal prepping for your week ahead
- Start a garden
- Start journaling
- Take an online course
- Try a night class
- Get a massage
- Go to the spa
- Get your hair done
- Get a manicure or pedicure
- Go window shopping
- Have a solo lunch date with yourself and your favorite magazine
- Check out your local farmers market
- Go for a bike ride
- Go swimming
- Declutter your home
- Take a road trip
- Learn about astrology
- Watch some live music
- See a play at your local theatre
- Create a vision board
- Give yourself a face mask
- Mediate
- Do at home yoga
- Drive somewhere magical and watch a sunrise or sunset
- Go on a hike
- Start a gratitude list
- Watch your favorite movie with some popcorn
- Head to a local museum
- Write a list of your monthly or yearly goals
- Go thrifting
- Grab your favorite latte and browse in a bookstore
- Join a meditation or yoga retreat
- Try solo traveling
- Take a cooking class
- Do a DIY project
- Start a puzzle
- Go beachcombing
- Start a home reno project
- Take a midday nap
- Have an at-home dance party
- Color
- Feed the ducks at the park
- Listen to a podcast
- Stargaze
- Learn a musical instrument
- Head to the library
- Learn a new language
- Play a free online game
- Get a bubble bath
- Rearrange your bedroom
- Fill a photo album
- Plan a trip
- Order pizza and stay in
- Explore a new town
- Watch your old favorite music videos
- Try on some new makeup at Sephora
Note: This article was written in 2016. I am alerted that this site is not secure. Not sure what that means, but do take care if you’re asked for personal information.
Source: 70 Activities to Enjoy Alone to Boost your Confidence – ScaleitSimple
