10 things to do alone

For fear of the gaze of others or of loneliness, or not daring to do things alone. Does the fact of finding yourself alone to do certain activities scare you? And yet, by daring, by refocusing on yourself, you get out of your comfort zone.

Here are 10 things to do solo to recharge your batteries and feel good.

Take a walk in nature / sea / forest

What could be better than getting in touch with nature, by the sea or in the forest?

In these spaces, you relax, recharge your batteries and calm your mind, both summer and winter.

And why not practice sylvotherapy (tree hugging therapy) while you're at it?

You don't need to be accompanied to disconnect and it feels good to be alone with yourself from time to time.

Consider doing this regularly, especially when you are in the city to feel the effects of disconnection even more.

Treat yourself to a good massage / Go to the Spa

The ideal activity to relax physically and mentally.

In any case, who says Spa says quiet zones to respect so it doesn't change much whether you come in a group

And then doing it solo allows you to completely disconnect and relax a little more.

Taking care of yourself is important, so from time to time, take these little moments of pampering just for you.

Visit an exhibition at your own pace

No need to be in a group to learn and enjoy.

Here too, you go at your own pace, stopping at what interests you for a little longer. And as soon as you feel like leaving, you are free to do so without depending on anyone.

Go to the cinema

This is the perfect activity to do alone.

At the same time, when you are immersed in a film, it is rare that you talk with someone during the entire screening. This is the very principle of cinema, you are there to let yourself be immersed in a universe.

If you end up with someone who comments on the whole film, my god it's horrible.

To enjoy this experience even more, if you can go during the day and find yourself in an empty room. You can then laugh or cry as much and as loud as you want. And that's a good thrill too.

Go to the restaurant

It's kind of the most important test of trust.

You take as much time as you want on site. If you need to give yourself some substance, or are afraid of how others will look at you, you can bring a book.

But rest assured, the people around you are too busy talking or eating their meals to pay attention to you.

And if you can't do it in your daily life, start by experiencing it when you travel somewhere else. Which is my next point

Travel

You have your dates set, a desired destination, a general itinerary of what you want to see and where you want to go. It's hard to find people with the same desires or availability.

Too bad, personally, I have never forbidden myself a trip if I really wanted to, alone or not.

And I certainly wouldn't have done all these road trips if I had had to wait to have my boyfriend or friends to accompany me.

You follow your own schedule, routes or stops on the road.

Especially since it is when traveling alone that you meet the most people on your way and that you socialize the most.

(See my article Solo travel: tips & anecdotes)

So if this destination has been catching your eye for a while, do it!

Meditate

Here again we are talking about an activity that is rather personal. You practice to bring yourself different benefits (improve concentration, reduce stress among others)

Everyone has their own reasons and needs for practicing.

It is done in silence, you put yourself in your bubble so you might as well do it alone rather than try to do it in a group.

Have a series marathon

You want to watch that new series that everyone has been talking about for weeks but your sweetheart or your roommates aren't keen on getting started? Well, why always watch with others?

Prepare your glass of wine, a nice meal tray and wrap yourself in your warmest blanket and presto!

Take up a sport/new activity

Have you been wanting to try that new fitness class or take guitar lessons for a long time?

Don't hold yourself back from doing it out of fear of being uncomfortable.

On the contrary, you will develop your social ties, make new friends probably. And consequently, gain self-confidence with that.

Go to a show/concert

Same example as the previous point.

Want to see the latest musical? Or that new play everyone's talking about? Why not give it a try?

I've been doing it very often for years and I see it like cinema.

Here too, you sit and watch a show unfold before your eyes, letting yourself be carried away by a story, a universe.

No need for company to enjoy the moment

Just for the concerts, I experienced it too. Between the calm music and those who necessarily move, two rooms, two atmospheres.

Personally, I didn't feel like 100% during the entire Pink concert several years ago at Bercy. This time, I was the only one all alone around me so you dance all alone it's not the most fun I must admit.

But at Damien Rice's concert, very intimate like his music, it was just perfect. Silence was required to soak up his music in the end.

Go shopping

You don't have to spend hours in a store you don't like. Just to follow your friend(s)' shopping desires

If you want to go in and out of a store for only 2 minutes because you don't like the collection or it's overpriced, that's your only choice. It's up to you.

At worst, if you want an opinion on your fittings, you can ask one of the saleswomen. Or better, you buy both and you bring back the one you are less keen on once the impulse to buy has subsided 😉