Post by Admin on Mar 16, 2013 10:31:35 GMT -5
Create Something
Start a blog
It could be about your favorite movies, games, bands, books, computers, celebrities . . . the sky’s the limit! Do a search for “free blogging platforms,” choose a design that fits with the theme of your blog, and come up with a creative title.
Start a blog
It could be about your favorite movies, games, bands, books, computers, celebrities . . . the sky’s the limit! Do a search for “free blogging platforms,” choose a design that fits with the theme of your blog, and come up with a creative title.
If your blog features content that’s fun to gather and write, chances are it will be fun for others to read. Put a link to your first post on Facebook so your friends can leave comments.
The great thing about starting a blog is that it can provide endless amounts of entertainment. Update it with new posts every time you find yourself with some time to spare.
Experiment in the kitchen.
There’s no pressure to make something perfect, since you’re only cooking for one today. Make a recipe you’ve always wanted to try, create a dish without using a recipe at all. Try making a single chocolate chip cookie, all for you.
Experiment in the kitchen.
There’s no pressure to make something perfect, since you’re only cooking for one today. Make a recipe you’ve always wanted to try, create a dish without using a recipe at all. Try making a single chocolate chip cookie, all for you.
Make a painting or a drawing.
Go to a craft store and buy a few supplies, or just use pencil and paper you have around the house.
Go to a craft store and buy a few supplies, or just use pencil and paper you have around the house.
If you aren’t artistically inclined, get a paint-by-number set. They’re fun and satisfying to complete, and when you’re done you’ll have a new decoration for your room.
Why not make a comic strip? Use yourself, celebrities, family and your friends as the characters. Draw detailed people with perfect scenery or make messy stick figures. Put them into funny and ridiculous situations, and then show them to your friends next time you see them.
Make a scrapbook.
If you have boxes of photographs, ticket stubs, restaurant menus and other random knick-knacks, take some time to make that scrapbook you’ve been meaning to put together.
If you have boxes of photographs, ticket stubs, restaurant menus and other random knick-knacks, take some time to make that scrapbook you’ve been meaning to put together.
Buy a blank scrapbook from an art store or a drugstore.
Lay out the items you want to save by date and category.
Arrange the items artfully and then paste them into the scrapbook.
Consider adding witty or sentimental captions.
Write a book.
The time may never come again when you will have such perfect loneliness - so make the most of it. The silence might be able to help you concentrate. If writing a book is too great an endeavor for one afternoon of free time, try something a bit more low-key:
The time may never come again when you will have such perfect loneliness - so make the most of it. The silence might be able to help you concentrate. If writing a book is too great an endeavor for one afternoon of free time, try something a bit more low-key:
Write a journal entry, or start a new journal.
Write a letter to someone you haven’t seen in a long time.
Make a list of your goals for the next month or year.
Pamper Yourself
Pamper Yourself
Take yourself out for lunch.
Go to one of your favorite restaurants and order the meal you’ve been craving. Bring a book along if you’d like, or enjoy your meal while people-watching. Make your favorite meal at home if you don’t want to go out.
Go to one of your favorite restaurants and order the meal you’ve been craving. Bring a book along if you’d like, or enjoy your meal while people-watching. Make your favorite meal at home if you don’t want to go out.
Take a long bath or shower.
If your house is usually full of people waiting to use the bathroom, take this time to spend as long as you want in the bathtub. Pour in some bubble bath or your favorite essential oil. Light candles, turn on music, and allow yourself to relax.
If your house is usually full of people waiting to use the bathroom, take this time to spend as long as you want in the bathtub. Pour in some bubble bath or your favorite essential oil. Light candles, turn on music, and allow yourself to relax.
Get your nails done.
Make an appoint at a salon or walk-in at the spur of the moment. If you don’t want to spend money on a manicure, give yourself one at home. Don’t just paint your nails, give yourself the works: file your nails, soak them, and use several coats of polish. If you still have time leftover, give yourself a pedicure, too.
Go to sleep.
You probably have some sleep you need to catch up on. Indulge in an afternoon nap, or go to bed as early as you want. If you’re alone in the morning, sleep in.
Focus on Self Improvement
Make an appoint at a salon or walk-in at the spur of the moment. If you don’t want to spend money on a manicure, give yourself one at home. Don’t just paint your nails, give yourself the works: file your nails, soak them, and use several coats of polish. If you still have time leftover, give yourself a pedicure, too.
Go to sleep.
You probably have some sleep you need to catch up on. Indulge in an afternoon nap, or go to bed as early as you want. If you’re alone in the morning, sleep in.
Focus on Self Improvement
Catch up on responsibilities.
The best thing about "me time" is that you're not going to have any interruptions. Catch up on that English paper, study for that history test next week, clean your room. Use this time to your advantage.
The best thing about "me time" is that you're not going to have any interruptions. Catch up on that English paper, study for that history test next week, clean your room. Use this time to your advantage.
Reorganizing a room can be a lot of fun. Once everything is clean, rearrange the furniture to give the room a new look. Put up new decorations to freshen things up.
Create a new color-coded filing system to organize your papers, or make a calendar and fill it in with all your plans for the next few months.
Learn a new skill.
Is there a guitar lying around the house, or a piano that rarely gets played? If you make time to practice a skill every time you’re alone, you may end up getting quite good at it.
Is there a guitar lying around the house, or a piano that rarely gets played? If you make time to practice a skill every time you’re alone, you may end up getting quite good at it.
Call someone you haven't talked to in awhile.
Catch up on phone calls to your relatives and friends who live in other places. You could email them or text them if you don’t want to make a phone call. Having time alone is a great opportunity to right imbalances.
Catch up on phone calls to your relatives and friends who live in other places. You could email them or text them if you don’t want to make a phone call. Having time alone is a great opportunity to right imbalances.
Meditate, or simply take some time to think.
When was the last time you lay on your bed and allowed thoughts to wash over you, uninterrupted?
When was the last time you lay on your bed and allowed thoughts to wash over you, uninterrupted?
Think through decisions that have been weighing on you lately. What are the pros and cons of the options before you? Write them down if that helps you sort through your thoughts.
Use your imagination. Go to a different place in your head and imagine a different world. Allow yourself to daydream. You may even come up with a great new idea for a story or a blog post.
Be Active
Have an adventure.
Drive to the beach and spend your day getting a tan or swimming. Drive to a town you’ve never seen, or visit a park you’ve never been to. Take pictures so you can show people later.
Entertain Yourself
Register to play one of your favorite games online with people around the world. If online play is not an option, try playing your favorite games at a greater level of difficulty.
Be Active
Go outside and enjoy nature.
A solo hike allows you to observe nature without distractions of friends. You'll be surprised how fun and relaxing watching the clouds go by can be.
A solo hike allows you to observe nature without distractions of friends. You'll be surprised how fun and relaxing watching the clouds go by can be.
Exercise.
Jog around the neighborhood, or work out inside on the treadmill.
Jog around the neighborhood, or work out inside on the treadmill.
Look online for exercise videos, like yoga or pilates, and follow along with the instructor.
Turn on some music and dance in front of the mirror. Better yet, make up a dance, and teach it to your friends and family later.
Take up a sport you’ve never played before. Research the equipment you’ll need, and find local clubs or teams you can join.
Have an adventure.
Drive to the beach and spend your day getting a tan or swimming. Drive to a town you’ve never seen, or visit a park you’ve never been to. Take pictures so you can show people later.
Entertain Yourself
Listen to music.
There is more music in the world than you could ever listen to. Find artists you’ve never heard before, or take the time to listen to entire albums straight through. Listen to the lyrics and attempt to interpret them. Learn how to play the instruments from a song on guitar, bass, or drums, or sing along.
There is more music in the world than you could ever listen to. Find artists you’ve never heard before, or take the time to listen to entire albums straight through. Listen to the lyrics and attempt to interpret them. Learn how to play the instruments from a song on guitar, bass, or drums, or sing along.
Play a video game
Register to play one of your favorite games online with people around the world. If online play is not an option, try playing your favorite games at a greater level of difficulty.
Make your own funny video and place it on the Internet.
Take video of yourself singing, dancing, or telling jokes. Use editing software on your computer to give it polish. Make a second one the next time you’re alone - pretty soon you’ll have a whole series.
Take video of yourself singing, dancing, or telling jokes. Use editing software on your computer to give it polish. Make a second one the next time you’re alone - pretty soon you’ll have a whole series.
Consume loads of your favorite media.
Have a movie night with all your favorite movies, read a stack of books and magazines back to back, or relax with your favorite TV show marathon.
Have a movie night with all your favorite movies, read a stack of books and magazines back to back, or relax with your favorite TV show marathon.
Tips
Relax! you can't have fun when you are tense and worried.
Take advantage and do something you would never do with others around- as long as it's not bad. Just let yourself go!
Try something you NEVER, not once in your life have done.
Being able to withstand time alone is important. It is a skill worth developing.
Warnings
Always be extra aware when out by yourself.
Do not go on the Internet and tell people you are home by yourself. In fact, don't tell anyone you're home alone.
Don't go out without parent permission if you are under 18 or 21 in some countries. Be safe and bring a friend or cellphone along in case you run into an issue.
