10 FUN things to do on your OWN
Having someone to accompany you to everything or everywhere is awesome! But what if your BFF or circle of friends and girlies have some things to do and they are not available to join you? would you cancel it? or just go and stick with your plan?
When I got older and came to the #Adulting phase of my life, I came to realize that you need to learn how to enjoy doing things without someone to accompany you. Yes! it is uncomfortable at first, trust me! but at least some time in your life you have to try it because #RealTalk you and your friends/best friends have your ‘own’ set of ‘priorities’ and ‘responsibilities’ and you also have a life to enjoy everything that it has to offer.
So, to help you with what you can do to enjoy yourself, I listed here 10 fun things to do by yourself. It is tried and tested because it was based on my experiences and I’m happy to share it with you.
10 Fun things to do by yourself
1. Watch a movie
For me, watching a movie is one of my favorite things to do ‘alone’. I remember my first try to watch a movie alone was last 2012, and it was a Filipino horror film entitled “The Healing” starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. Though it is a horror/suspense movie, the experience for me was hilarious. Reminiscing it, I still find it funny because I scream a lot, then I laugh at myself after screaming like WTF am I doing? why am I scaring myself?
Then after that experience, I got to enjoy watching movies alone and feel like annoyed now when I have someone to watch a movie with especially when your friend keeps on talking. #JustSaying
2. Date yourself over lunch or dinner
So after you watched a movie, why not try treating yourself over lunch or dinner? I find it unpleasant at first. It feels like everybody was looking and judging you like it was the greatest sin to eat by yourself. It feels like you will be having indigestion after eating because you are more concern about what will other people think more than what your tummy feels. If you feel like uncomfortable doing it, try it first in any fast food restaurant you will see a lot of people eating by themselves too.
Then when the time comes that you’re comfortable on eating by yourself, go to a nicer restaurant. Do not mind what other people think when you enter alone at a resto, they’re just amazed how independent you are! *yeah! high-five!*
3. Pamper yourself
After a long, busy and tiring week or month of working, you should also need to pamper yourself. Go to a spa, go to a salon to get your hair done or have some facial. If you are yet not comfortable, just book a masseuse and have home service massage.
It is also one of my favorite things to do alone. Every month, I made sure that I always go to Healing Palm (one of favorite Spa) in Quezon City or every time my back hurts from long sitting. And also, when I feel like my face needs cleaning, I go to Nisce, and do some facial cleaning at SM Megamall branch.
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4. Go on a travel
Everybody deserves to go on travel whether you are alone or with someone. You deserve to enjoy your ‘hard-earned money’ and it is not only applicable to those who have someone to travel with *ouchie!*. When you travel, you got to know yourself more. You also got to know your limits and capabilities.
Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating life changing experience of your life. You have to experience it at least once and who knows? you might enjoy it and wants to travel alone again and again!
I remember my first solo travel way back 2016 in Baguio and it was just a day trip because I don’t want to book a hotel in Baguio because it was known to have a ghost in every hotel and it scares me *lol*. What I did back then was to fill my tummy with good food at “Canto”, go on shopping in ukay-ukay’s (thrift shop) have a body scrub and massage then go home. After that, I realized that traveling solo was indeed amazing. I still haven’t tried to travel abroad alone but that’s one on my bucket list.
Editors Tip: When you already decided to go on solo travel, make sure that you make your research, go to a place that you’re sure is safe. Tell you’re parents or have someone who’s close with you know where you are. Don’t be like me, my parents didn’t know that I went to Baguio alone. They just noticed it because I brought a pasalubong. Ask around and be friendly but smart enough (to protect you and your things) to blend in. You can also find great deals in Klook Travels to enjoy your travel adventure even more! Click here to find a great and exciting deals
5. Attend a concert
It’s intense and one of the exciting things to do alone. You got to enjoy your favorite artist without someone bothering you. Just dance to the beat of the music and enjoy the lyrics.
6. Go to a bar and have some cocktails
Who says that only the brokenhearted are allowed to drink alone? You too can try to have some cocktail or a bottle of beer. You also need to unwind. So go to a bar and go get your favorite cocktails!
Just make sure to drink moderately and leave some space for yourself so you can go home safe.
7. Have some nice coffee and read a book
This is my go-to ‘alone’ things to do. It is already my usual thing to do and still excites me.
Ever since I started working as a freelance, sometimes when I’m bored at home, I go to the nearest coffee shop and brought my laptop with me to work or sometimes I just read a book and enjoy the moment.
My favorite part of going to a coffee shop is when it is raining and you’re having your favorite latte while enjoying the view and the raindrop. 🙂
8. Window Shopping!
Who else here don’t enjoy shopping? whether you’re with your friends or you’re alone, shopping is pleasurable and a great stress reliever *ehem! only if you have budget*.
9. Staycation
Staycation!!!! I LOVE IT! Well, home is home, I get it. But staycation feels like you are in a different world even. It’s relaxing, you can be who you want to be, you do anything because no one is watching you. What are you waiting for? Book a place and stay there for a night or 2.
10. Join a group and go on a hike
If you are more of an adventure seeker and you have great stamina, why not try and go on a hike? There are several solo hikers who join a group and they will hike together. But make sure to be careful and mindful to everything.
Bonus fun things to do!
11. Make a new hobby
Join a seminar, meet new people and start a new hobby.
12. Go on a Retreat
Go on a retreat and get to know yourself more. Allow yourself to renew your mind and soul. It’s great to have a deeper conversation with God and yourself at least once a year. Trust me! we all need it! 🙂 And you can also meet new friends while having a retreat.
There you have it! See? there are some awesome and fun activities to do by yourself. It’s just a matter of trying everything. Let me know what other exciting things that you’ve tried that’s not listed here and maybe if I haven’t tried it yet, I might go and try your suggestion. 🙂
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