Solo Date Ideas

Are there times when you really want to go out and do something fun but your friends, family or partners would rather stay in or do something else? If yes, that's okay, you can still go enjoy yourself.
We all are so busy with work, school, taking care of children and other things in our lives, sometimes we forget to make time for ourselves and it can take it's toll on our bodies and minds. After working hard all week, we all deserve to have fun, de-stress and treat ourselves once in a while and not being able to convince people to join you for outings and activities doesn't have to stop you.

You can actually have fun and enjoy your own company. Going out alone can be a daunting experience, especially for people who have social anxiety, but it feels good and sometimes you feel more relaxed. Here I'm going to share some Solo date ideas.

Solo dates at home - If you have an afternoon or evening home alone

• Sit on a couch or lay in bed and watch a movie. To make it extra cosy, surround yourself with cushions and pillows and cover yourself with a blanket. You could have a themed movie night. For example, a marathon of movies starring your celebrity crush. Get some snacks and pour yourself a drink and settle down in front of the television.
• Spa day - Pamper yourself by having a shower or bath with bubbles, bath bombs and sweet-scented body washes, paint your nails, apply cream to your body and give yourself a massage You could light candles. 
• Read a book and allow yourself to be transported to another world. 
• If the weather is nice, sit in your backyard and enjoy the fresh, cool air, look at the stars and breathe. 
• Game night - There are card games you can play on your own or you could download a game on your phone or computer. 

Here are some thins you can do outside of your home

• Grab a coffee - Go to your favorite cafe, get a coffee or beverage of your choice and sit down and relax. You could take a book or magazine to read or, if you have a journal, you could write in that or just watch everything happening around you. You probably have a usual order but you could try something new, maybe a different type of coffee or hot chocolate, treat yourself to a piece of cake or something you don't usually get. 
• Have lunch or dinner at a restaurant - People usually dine out with family or friends but it doesn't have to be with a group. You can get dressed up, put on some make-up if you want to and go to a nice place to eat. Order anything you want from the menu, within your budget of course, and enjoy the atmosphere. This can be scary and you might be thinking that people are judging you, but they're most probably not. Everyone will be too focused on their own groups and meals. 
• You could make these coffee/dinner outings "Getting to know yourself" dates. Before you go, write down some questions you might ask a date or someone you're meeting for the first time and while you're there, answer them. You could just think about the answers. It probably seems strange but it is possible to learn new things about yourself. 
• Go to the cinema - Go see the movie you've been hearing so much about and wanting to see. When you go to the cinema alone, you can choose the movie and the snacks you want. There won't be an argument over sweet  or salty snacks, you can get popcorn or candy or both and if you decide you're not enjoying the movie you can just leave without having to drag someone out or being forced to stay. 
• Explore a new suburb - Every suburb in your city has something interesting about it so pick one and look around. go into the local shopping centre, walk around the streets, look at the houses, gardens, parks and other places. 
• Visit tourist attractions - Go to a museum or art gallery and get inspired. You ca learn a lot about different things in these places. Visiting zoos and aquariums are always fun. 
• Attend a concert - It is so much fun seeing your favorite artists and celebrities with your friends but you can enjoy it alone too. You can sing as loud as you want and dance along without fear of judgement because everyone else is doing the same and you decide how the night will o. You can get there as early as you want, choose where to get dinner and snacks and leave at whatever time you want. If your favorite band don't have any shows coming up, google shows in your area and something will come up. There is always something happening somewhere and you could go check out a new band. Who knows, you could become a huge fan! 
• Take a class - Your solo date can be educational. Maybe take a cooking class or art class? You can learn new skills and create a delicious meal or beautiful piece of art for yourself and your loved ones. 
• Get fit - Doing yoga is so good for you mind and body so that's something you could do to relax. You could join a gym, go for a jog around your neighborhood or kick or throw or ball around. You can learn new skills here too. Kmart sells gym and sporting equipment for very cheap prices so go get a ball and learn to shoot hoops, kick a soccer ball or do whatever sort of exercise you want. It is very important. 
• Take photos - Photography is fun and you don't need an expensive camera for it. You can just use your phone. Walk around your neighborhood or an area you like and take photos of places and things you find interesting. You might discover new places while your snapping away. Google best places to take photos in your city. 
• Shopping - You could splurge on a new outfit or item you have been wanting or just look around the shops to see what they have. Besides shopping centres, you could go to a flea market and find some special treasures for reasonable prices. 

These are just a few ideas. So don't be too upset next time your friends or family reject your invitations, just go do whatever you want and have fun. Enjoy your own company. Remember, self-care is very important!