20 things you should try doing alone

It sounds like an old cliché, but the truth is that we need to learn to be alone. Enjoy our own company, give more voice and power to your desires, without worrying about someone else. And like experiences, it’s all worth it, at least once, isn’t it?

1. Go to that restaurant you want so much.

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Truth be told: it’s very annoying to need company, to organize agendas and set schedules to get to know the place that opened right next to your house. That thought of “how sad to eat alone” can, very well, turn into “wow, what a treat, she manages her life the way she wants!” in a matter of seconds. And you will never regret simply doing what you wanted, without anyone’s opinion.

2. Travel to your dream destination.

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It’s that simple: plan, buy and go! You don’t have to wait for anyone to see the best date, have to stay in places you didn’t want to, visit spots that don’t interest you and end up spending money on something that wasn’t exactly your desire. And you can still stay in that hostel you loved, sharing a bathroom without drama and meeting interesting people. Who wouldn’t?

See also: Amazing places to travel solo

3. Have a drink when you feel like it.

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You know when you have a ~slash~ day at work, you’re tired, but you don’t want to go home and stare into space? At the same time, all your friends have plans and/or don’t feel like it – and so, you decide to go it alone. No one will judge you, my friend, stay calm! People are more concerned about themselves than others.

4. See the movie no one else wants to see.

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That new Iranian who came out at a cinema across town at 3 pm on his day off sounds like an excellent idea, doesn’t it?

5. Enjoy a show/festival by your favorite band.

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It could be that your ~vibe~ is electronic music, while all your friends are sertanejo or an indie-pop-rock-unknown-cult band that makes a “super experimental” sound, different. And you will hardly find someone to accompany you on this – the advantage is that, when you get there, you can find many other people who enjoy the same thing.

6. Take a ~runaway~ at the weekend to a corner far from the city.

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When you live in a metropolis, life can be pretty exhausting. The same scenario of buildings, pollution, work, college and traffic sucks our energy and, from time to time, we need a recharge. And it could be an afternoon in the park, a few hours by the sea or in some secret place full of peace, just yours. <3

7. Go clubbing/partying.

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Put on that look you love, a cool playlist to liven up the night and let’s do whatever you want on a Friday night!

8. Cooking just for you – even if there’s a little left over.

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That’s when you can ~freak out~ and make new recipes, with different seasonings and test all (or not) your skills in the kitchen. The advantage is that there are great recipes for just one person – and if you have leftovers, you can always freeze them!

See more: DEU RUIM: The webseries about cooking for those who don’t understand anything about it

9. Take a very touristic tour of your city.

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If you’ve always wanted to visit the most famous center, cathedral, park or museum where you live, why wait? the ride is all yours, my friend.

10. Spend hours and hours in a bookstore.

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Looking piece by piece, reading some and even deciding to take a huge amount. The smell of a new book is something that always makes us happy, isn’t it?

11. And take your time shopping.

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It’s like taking the day just for you: choosing piece by piece, trying them all, looking again and trying again. Until you decide not to take anything, because you can!

12. Spending hours at the gym.

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For those who like to work out, not depending on someone else to keep up is great. You can do weight training, then go to a spinning class, grab a bite to eat at the snack bar and head to a relaxing yoga class. Unhurried.

13. Skydiving or bungee jumping.

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It’s okay, it’s something I’m afraid to go alone. Although you are obviously not alone – you will always have the instructor with you – it is a little more reassuring to have someone by your side to share your nervousness. It can be a very interesting experience to play (literally) in something that shakes your structures a little.

14. See an exhibition or visit a museum.

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This, perhaps, is one of the best experiences alone in life: not having to talk to anyone, reading all the files and looking item by item without anyone tormenting you. How wonderful!

15. Find out where your G-spot is…

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correcting, it is it’s the best thing you can do alone in life! The G-spot is actually that place where you (and only you) know where it is. Touching yourself, knowing and respecting your body is the best way to feel good about yourself. Also, it’s the most effective way to teach someone about your pleasure.

16. Go to a nude beach.

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We know very well that our relationship with the body can be very difficult, so being naked in the company of famous people is complicated. The advantage of not knowing anyone is that you don’t have to worry about being judged – who are these people in the bread line anyway?

17. Learn how to back up your computer.

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It seems like something from another world, but it’s what saves your life when your notebook decides to crash. And you don’t have to worry about finding someone who can save your jobs, having to wait and pay for it. There is still time to learn this year.

18. Dive.

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Go take the course you wanted, go to the beach and brave this immense sea, full of mysteries. And it’s not like you can chat underwater, is it?

19. Go to karaoke!

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Choose your favorite song, have a drink (or not) and show the world that karaoke was made for everyone to shine. Incidentally, classical music is a hit with any audience.

20. Watching a game at the stadium (or gym)

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Football, volleyball, basketball, handball or tennis, it doesn’t matter: it’s so nice to see your teams and idols up close that you don’t need anyone else. Because we suffer and celebrate together with the whole crowd!