By Spending time alone is exceptionally beneficial for you, especially when you consider that solitude can help you find your voice, boost your creativity, and make you feel more comfortable about who you are.
Whether you’re recently single, just moved out of your home, or want to start embracing “me time”, here’s the ultimate guide to spending time alone (and really love it!)
How To Spend Time Alone (And Love It)
1. Start a hobby just for the sake of it
Hobbies (yep, that means activities you do simply because you enjoy doing them) are a fantastic way to start being okay with spending time alone and look forward to it!
As a rule, getting several hobbies, including one that keeps your brain active, like learning a new language or instrument, is best. You can also opt for one that helps you get creative, like painting, pottery, writing, etc. If you prefer to be active, choose an activity that keeps your physical health in check (if you don’t already have an exercise routine), such as marathons, yoga, or learning a few dance moves!
2. Journal
Not only is journaling an excellent way to spend time alone, but it’s also one of the most powerful acts of self-care out there.
Making a habit out of journaling and writing about your day and emotions can significantly impact your entire life. Keeping a journal also allows you to process your feelings, analyze how to approach difficult situations, and much more!
3. Get inspired
One of the best ways to spend time alone is by getting inspired to improve your life. Inspiration can look like spending hours scrolling through Pinterest, creating your vision board, going for a walk in search of anything that sparks interest, or taking a trip elsewhere.
When you share your time with someone else, focusing on the other person is more straightforward than looking at your own. Spending time alone eliminates distractions, giving you plenty of opportunities to notice things you wouldn’t otherwise do.
4. Get creative
Spending time alone means you have plenty of opportunities to get creative. If you don’t have a creative outlet to spend your time on, this is the sign to get one. Painting, writing, DIYing, re-decorating a room, or playing an instrument are all great options to get those creative juices flowing like never before!
5. Pamper yourself
Give yourself permission to pamper and unwind. Be it by lighting candles, hosting impromptu aromatherapy at home, soaking up in the bathtub and reading a book, or crafting a perfect skincare routine!
6. Get baking
Baking can be incredibly therapeutic and an instant mood-lifter. Plus, it comes with the bonus of getting rewarded for your efforts with delicious treats, so what’s not to love?! Try out a few of your family’s classics and add new recipes to the repertoire!
7. Tap into your inner child
Tapping into your inner child has been proven to instantly improve your mindset toward the world and remind you of who you are.
Remember those activities you loved doing as a kid? Be it painting, playing Nintendo, or building a fort in your living room, you’re never too old for them!
8. Get obsessed with a topic
Be it tarot cards, dinosaurs, unresolved mysteries, a historical character, or whatever comes to mind, get obsessed over a topic and do everything you can to learn about it.
Seriously, researching random topics is super fun, and it will also pave the way for new opportunities to learn new things (who knows, it may come up in conversation when you least expect it!).
9. Binge-watch a show
If you feel lazy, it’s okay to cuddle under your blanket and binge-watch a show.
Even though there are times when it feels tempting to go for the classics you’ve already seen or look for the current most popular one on Netflix, try switching things up, be spontaneous, and select your next binge-watch party randomly – you never know what you may find!
10. Start a side hustle
If you’d like to earn some extra cash or you know you’re good at something but haven’t tapped into your potential yet, starting a side hustle is a beautiful way to spend some serious (and profitable) alone time
Gigs or extra hustle can look like starting a blog, opening up your own Etsy shop, selling printables, or just about anything else you can think of!
I hope this list of ideas on spending time alone helped you look forward to doing it rather than dreading it. Being alone does not equal being lonely, and even though it may feel challenging at first, you’ll soon realize how amazing it can be (warning: it can get addictive!).
What are some other activities you like doing when you’re alone? Let me know all about them in the comment section below!
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