What are some fun things to do by yourself?

There are loads of fun and meaningful things you can do by yourself at home or outside the house, whether it's a special occasion (like your birthday) or just a regular day:

• Spend an afternoon in the library to discover cool new books, take a class, or attend a reading
• Go to the gym or take a fitness class
• Volunteer for a cause you find meaningful
• See a movie at the theater
• Go thrifting or browse an antique shop
• Explore an art, history, or science museum
• Go strolling in the park or hike in the woods
• Listen to an audiobook or podcast
• Do a puzzle
• Garden

Finding something that you enjoy doing alone that brings you happiness can make a world of difference between a lonely night at home or a relaxing time rejuvenating your inner self! Try some diverse activities to see what you like most; this could be a hobby, self-care, lazy activities, reaching out to a friend, or getting out of the house. Create a list of the things that you enjoy doing and rate them on a scale of 1 to 10. Then, incorporate the things that make you feel good (rated an 8-10 on your scale) into your alone time. Think critically while making your list. Sometimes, the things we THINK we like are truly not what makes us feel good. Sitting on the couch for five hours, binge-watching Netflix with wine in hand, may not actually read high on your scale of feel-good activities, or maybe it does! Try new things and see if you can add to your toolbox of feel-good activities. Some ideas off the top of my head are mindfulness, meditation, getting a workout in, preparing healthy food, socializing remotely with loved ones, cleaning or organizing your space. Try to truly enjoy the time you have.