Today is November 11th, which means it’s Singles’ Day!
While it’s become a pretty big shopping event, I think it’s also a nice opportunity to celebrate something else: being single and enjoying your own company. Let’s be honest, sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be. We want to go somewhere, try something new, visit a restaurant, or see a movie, but then we realize we don’t have anyone to go with. So we postpone it or simply don’t do it.
But why? You don’t always need someone else to make plans with. You can go on little adventures by yourself, discover new places, try new hobbies, and have a lovely time without anyone else.
In fact, learning to enjoy your own company is one of the nicest things you can do for yourself. You get to decide what you want to do, when you want to do it, and how you want to spend your time.
So, whether you’re single or simply looking for some activities to enjoy on your own, I’ve put together a list of 30 things to do by yourself and actually enjoy it.
30 Things to Do by Yourself
1. Go on a solo coffee or tea date: Find a cute café, order your favorite drink, bring a book, and enjoy a little time to yourself.
2. Go to the cinema: Why wait for someone else to watch that new movie? Buy yourself a ticket, get some popcorn, and enjoy the movie.
3. Visit a bookstore: Spend an afternoon browsing the shelves, discovering new books, and maybe treating yourself to something you’ve wanted to read.
4. Take yourself out for dinner: Find a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try and enjoy a lovely dinner. No need to wait for someone to join you.
5. Go shopping: Spend an afternoon browsing your favorite shops, looking for new clothes, home decor, or little things that make you happy. And you can make all of the decisions like which stores you want to visit and when you want to go home. You don’t have to think about someone else.
6.Visit a museum or art gallery: Explore something new, admire the artwork, and take as much time as you want.
7. Have a cozy movie night at home: Pick your favorite movie, make some snacks, get comfortable in your pajamas, and enjoy a relaxing evening.
8. Go on a little day trip: Visit a nearby city or explore somewhere you’ve never been before. You might discover a new favorite place.
9. Have a solo picnic: Pack your favorite snacks, bring a blanket, and find a beautiful spot outside. And if it is too cold, just plant yourself on the couch with your favorite snacks and read a book at home.
10. Try a new restaurant: Instead of always going to the same places, find somewhere new and treat yourself to a nice lunch.
11. Go for a long walk: Put on your favorite playlist or podcast and explore your surroundings. Sometimes a little fresh air is all you need.
12. Visit a local market: Browse the stalls, discover unique items, buy some flowers, or treat yourself to something delicious.
13. Take yourself on a shopping date at a thrift store: You never know what treasures you’ll find. Make an afternoon out of it and see what you can discover. And you don’t have to wait for someone else, or hurry if the other people wants to leave.
14. Book a spa treatment: Treat yourself to a massage, facial, or another relaxing treatment. You deserve a little pampering, too.
15. Take a cooking or baking afternoon: Find a new recipe, put on some music, and make something delicious. Maybe you’ll discover a new favorite.
16. Go to a concert: Have an artist you’ve always wanted to see live? Buy that ticket! You don’t have to share the same music taste with someone else to enjoy a concert. You can also meet people at the concert.
17. Start a new hobby: Try painting, crocheting, coloring, photography, or anything else you’ve always wanted to learn.
18. Go for a bike ride: Explore a new route, visit a nearby village, or simply enjoy being outside.
19. Have a little self-care day: Take a long shower, do your skincare, put on a face mask, and spend some time taking care of yourself.
20. Visit a library: Spend some time browsing books, find a cozy reading spot, and enjoy a little quiet time.
21. Go to a flea market: Spend your morning looking for vintage treasures, old books, CDs, and other interesting finds.
22. Take yourself out for breakfast or brunch: Start your day with a delicious breakfast somewhere nice. Bring a book or simply enjoy watching the world go by.
23. Have a solo adventure in nature: Visit a forest, beach, park, or nature reserve. Take some photos and enjoy being surrounded by nature.
24. Go bowling: You can absolutely enjoy bowling by yourself! Challenge yourself to beat your previous score.
25.Have a creative afternoon: Make a scrapbook, create a vision board, write in your journal, or work on a personal project.
26. Book a hotel for a little getaway: Sometimes a change of scenery is exactly what you need. Book a night somewhere nice, order room service, and enjoy a little getaway.
27. Visit a botanical garden. Take your time exploring the beautiful plants and flowers. It’s a lovely way to spend a peaceful afternoon.
28.Go to a Christmas market or seasonal event: Enjoy the decorations, browse the stalls, get something warm to drink, and soak up the atmosphere.
29. Take yourself on a little shopping-free adventure: Explore a new neighborhood, visit interesting streets, take photos, and see where the day takes you. You don’t even have to spend any money.
30. Have a date with yourself at home: Order your favorite food, light some candles, put on a cozy outfit, and spend the evening doing exactly what you want.
A Little Reminder: You Don’t Have to Wait for Anyone
I think one of the nicest things you can learn is how to enjoy your own company.
You don’t have to wait until you have a partner, a group of friends available, or someone who shares all your interests to start enjoying life. There are so many things you can experience on your own. And who knows? You might discover that you actually love going to the cinema alone, taking yourself out for lunch, or spending an entire Saturday exploring a new city.
Being single doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold. You can have fun, make memories, try new things, and create a life you genuinely love. So, this Singles’ Day, why not take yourself on a little date?
Buy yourself some flowers, visit that café you’ve been wanting to try, or finally do something you’ve been postponing because you didn’t have anyone to go with. You are allowed to enjoy your life right now. Not someday, not when you meet someone, but today.
Happy Singles’ Day! ♡