Achieving Happiness on Your Own
Even if you don’t have a large circle of friends or a romantic partner, being alone does not imply loneliness. Still, cultivating the skill of being happy on one’s own can be difficult, but it is necessary.
We all experience being single or alone with our thoughts at some point in our lives, and it’s important to value that time for reflection rather than looking for company to fill the silence. Here are some ideas for valuing and celebrating alone time.
1. A no-distraction zone
Spend a few minutes without a book, computer, music, television, or other distractions. You don’t need to meditate; simply be alone.
Lie down somewhere comfortable, close the shades, or gaze out the window if it helps you relax. If this is too tedious, try knitting or doing the dishes.
2. Make a date with yourself
Consider a self-date, even if it sounds corny to you. Go out to dinner or to the movies.
Dress up in a seductive outfit and go clubbing! Do whatever it takes to impress a date. You, too, deserve to be impressed by your own magnificent self.
3. Get physical
Physical activity can help release endorphins, which make your brain happier and thus more content with spending time alone. This can include some alone time in the bedroom for self-love, if you catch our drift, or regular exercise.
Even a short walk or some stretches can make a big difference and boost confidence.
4. Spend some time in nature
This can include going for a walk in your neighborhood park, relaxing in your backyard, or going on a hike.
Connect with Mother Nature and all of her scents, sounds, and colors. According to research, spending just half an hour in nature each week can lower the risk of depression and high blood pressure.
5. Grab up space
You don’t have to make yourself small when no one else is around. Take up your entire kitchen and dance around your house. Perhaps meal prep for the next week as a gift to yourself, so you can relax over the next few days instead of cooking dinner for yourself every night.
6. Reward yourself
This can be defined in any way you want — how do you treat yourself?
Whether it’s preparing a five-star meal, purchasing an expensive bottle of wine, or attending a Pilates class that puts you in a good mood, indulge yourself in whatever way you see fit.
7. Become a volunteer
Volunteering does not have to be a social event in person, especially in this post-covid age. You can, for example, tutor a student via FaceTime or Skype, or donate to a food bank or a charity of your choice. Acts of service are an extremely fulfilling way to spend time alone.
8. Pick up a new skill
Whether it’s learning to knit, riding a bike for the first time, or reading when you’ve never been a big reader, pushing yourself to learn a new skill is a great way to spend alone time — especially if you’re not one to be idle or lazy.
9. Make gratitude a habit
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to take things for granted. In many ways, you forget how fortunate you are, but there is a cure for that. Make a list of everything you’re grateful for, both spiritually and physically.
Reading this list in front of the mirror will help to stimulate your brain and body even more. If you benefit from it, this can become a daily practice.
10. Take a break from social media
Social media, as entertaining as it is, is linked to feelings of isolation and other negative feelings of low self-worth. Stop comparing your life to others’ and scrolling through your feed like a zombie — whether it’s for a few days, a month, or a year, a social media detox can help you feel more at peace and connected to your local community.
11. Travel
Traveling with a partner can actually be a pain. You must plan a mutual itinerary and sometimes give in to the other person’s desires, but traveling alone provides complete independence and freedom.
If you want to spend all day on the beach sipping margaritas, go for it! Traveling is also an excellent way to conduct soul-searching and discover oneself.
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Achieving Happiness on Your Own
