47 Ways to Spend Time Alone

47 Ways to Spend Time Alone

If you ever find yourself alone and bored with nothing to do, here are 47  ways to spend time alone. Spending time alone is the perfect opportunity to get stuff done, be creative and reflect. But if you find yourself on your own, with time on your hands and nothing to do, this list of activities is sure to help you pass the time!


47 ways to spend time alone


1. Go out for a walk 


2. Paint your nails


3. Try cooking a new dish


4. Read a book


5. Take a long bath


6. Write in your journal


7. Catch up on your favourite shows


8. Watch an inspiring TED talk


9. Meditate


10. Organise your wardrobe


11. Get a massage


12. Experiment with your make-up


13. Experiment with your hair


14. Try a new exercise class


15. Visit somewhere in your town that you've never been to before


16. Watch something new on YouTube


17. Apply a face mask


18. Listen to an album you haven't heard yet


19. Go to the theatre


20. Research events to attend in your area


21. Visit a museum


22. Study a new language


23. Write a handwritten letter to a friend or relative


24. Go to a coffee shop for coffee and cake


25. Research answers to the questions you've had on your mind lately


47 ways to spend time alone


26. Clean your home


27. Tidy your desk or work space


28. Create a musical playlist of your favourite songs


29. Tidy your email inbox


30. Tie up those loose ends that have been hanging over you


31. Update your CV/work portfolio


32. Listen to a podcast


33. Go to a networking event


34. Volunteer for a fundraiser or help your favourite charity


35. Go to the cinema


36. Create a vision board with your goals for the year


37. Browse your favourite affirmations/quotes


38. Watch a documentary


39. Start a new hobby


47 ways to spend time alone


40. Study a form of creative lettering, such as calligraphy or brush lettering


41. Go swimming


42. Take your camera, go for a walk and capture sights and features local to you that you've never before notice's


43. Take up hand knitting


44. Plan out ideas for birthday and Christmas gifts for your friends and family so that you're well prepared. 


45. Do some online shopping and treat yourself to something cute...It's ok because you're on your own and nobody will know ?


46. Turn your leftover coffee grounds into useful DIY beauty products that really work!!


47. Cut your own fringe. My DIY tutorial is quick, easy and won't leave you with an embarrassing hair cut!


And if all else fails, just treat yourself to a box of tasty, colourful macaroons like we sometimes do!