Sometimes what matters at the end of the day is peace. Sadly, not everyone is acquainted with the feeling at all times especially when your head is full of worry and stress because of work, finances, or any other reason whatsoever. However, what can bring you peace is, ‘Me-Time’. In other words, a time spent with yourself. Me time can be the best form of self care and support available to you.
However, if you find yourself surrounded by people all the time, or are busy doing something or the other, you might
50 Ways to Spend Time Alone
Benefits Of Spending Time Alone
+ helps you get to know yourself better
+ sparks productivity, empathy, and creativity
+ builds mental strength
+ gives you some much-needed self-care time
+ allows you to consider your passions, goals, and future plans
Here are 50 ways to spend time alone
1. Read a book. If you are looking for a recommendation, You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero.
2. Watch a movie. It can help you reduce stress by taking your mind off of your work life and help improve your mental health by checking out of social media.
3. Bake a cake or cookies. My favorite thing is to melt chocolates and make something out of a chocolate mold.
4. Declutter your home. (More stuff, means more mess) Take as little as 15 minutes to clear a certain space in your home and I promise if you do it often, it will make you feel better in the long run.
5. Go for a walk. (You can plug in your earbuds, and explore the world with music.) This one helps you learn how to spend time alone in nature, and helps to improve your mood and physical, triple win on the health benefits front!
6. Do your pedicure, manicure, facial. Let it be a self-care day! Enjoy your time and take it slow, even throw in a bubble bath to make it seem spa like!
7. Indulge in a workout. (Kill time and burn calories at the same time.)
8. Go for a drive.
9. Sing songs. (You can be as bad you want to be. No one’s watching)
10. Decorate your home. (Scroll home décor on Pinterest for inspiration)
11. Meditate and/or do Yoga. (Peace and meditation go hand in hand) If you feel lonely, let the mediation and yoga take over that feeling, and really let your emotions go. These are my favorite things to do when I need to cry or let out other emotions because they feel safe to me.
12. Listen to music. (You can listen to new songs, or treat yourself with some nostalgia)
13. Dance your heart out. (Once again, no one’s watching. Be as crazy as you can)
14. Pick up the painting brush if it has been too long. (Reminisce your childhood days perhaps?)
15. Call a long-lost friend with whom you have lost touch. Revive those social connections with family and friends.
16. Visit a bookstore or coffee shop.
17. Declutter your emails. (Hours would go, and you won’t realize)
18. Clear your phone’s storage. (Yeah, you can delete those thousand pictures clicked in one pose)
19. Create a new meal plan.
20. Play any musical instrument. (if you happen to have one)
21. Read some blogs.
22. Write something. You may learn something new about yourself if you just let go of the judgement and let the pen do the magical work. (Again, you don’t have to be as good as Maya Angelo to express yourself, just let your mind wander..)
23. Make a vision board. This doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year, you can make them for anything and anytime!
24. Set targets for the week. (A little organization and systematic approach will bring you closer to success)
25. Go grocery shopping.
26. Rearrange your closet. (That includes folding your clothes, and keeping them properly)
27. Try a new hairdo.
28. Write things you are grateful for. (Don’t just do it today, include it in your daily routine to be happy and satisfied in life.)
29. Make career plans. (Think, where do you see yourself in the next five years?)
30. Plant a seed.
31. Update your resume.
32. Write a letter to your future self.
33. Have an ice cream date with yourself. (Chocolate ice cream for us, please!)
34. Explore a new place you’ve been wanting to try around your home or work.
35. Look at old photographs. (Always a good day for some nostalgia :’) )
36. Make new outfits with the pieces you already own.
37. Do a photoshoot.
38. Make candles. (Believe it or not, it’s easy. Make a trip to the store if you don’t have the materials)
39. Practice calligraphy. You don’t have to be an artist for that.
40. Watch an inspiring Ted talk.
41. Watch stand-up comedy and laugh your ass off.
42. Water your plants.
43. Rearrange your furniture to give your room a new look. After all, it is your sanctuary.
44. Customize your gadgets. (Head to Pinterest for wallpapers!)
45. Do a little window shopping (from home, or go out for that)
46. Prepare a hot beverage for yourself. Couple it with a magazine reading.
47. Create a journal if you do not have one. In case you have, try redecorating it.
48. Read a newspaper. (Trust us, it is a life-changing habit)
49. Learn a new skill, or consider learning a new language. (Every skill is a plus-point for your resume)
50. Take a long shower or relaxing bath. (Feel free to sing at the top of your voice.)
That’s it. I hope I have given you plenty of options to choose from to pass the time. Consider alone-time your blessing, there’s so much you can do after all! Especially when you are a new parent, in a new relationship, in a new environment, or newly out of a relationship. Time alone can also help the grieving process, so if you are also grieving, like many during these times, these suggestions can help.
What do you do in your alone time? Feel free to share it with us in the comment section.
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