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In this post, learn how to be happy by yourself and some fun things to do alone this summer.
In the art of being happy alone, I talked about getting comfortable with the idea of doing things by yourself.
One of the best ways to learn to be more confident is by doing things alone.
It feels really awkward doing things alone at first because we’re used to always socializing.
We feel like everyone is staring at us and either feeling sorry for us or judging us for being lonely.
Being alone isn’t being lonely.
I’m not saying to cut all socialization out. We need some. But we also need to be comfortable with doing things by ourselves.
I don’t know how many times I’ve missed out on doing something I wanted because my friends couldn’t go and I didn’t want to go alone.
Becoming comfortable with doing things on your own opens up so many doors.
Doing things alone is great for personal growth because it gives you the opportunity to learn about yourself.
It also gives you room to just enjoy company with yourself and let’s you romanticize your life.
Even if you don’t realize it, being around other people affects your personality and your likes and dislikes.
When you give yourself some alone time, you learn the things you like to do without your friends’ impression.
It feels like summer is the hardest time to do this because we like to get out and socialize more in summer.
Here is a list of 50 fun things to do alone this summer. There are plenty of budget-friendly things to do this summer in the list!
I hope you enjoy!
Fun Things to do Alone this Summer
- Have a picnic
- Watch the sunrise
- Read a book
- Start a journal
- Chill at a coffee shop
- Spend time at the lake
- Go for a hike
- Make a fruity dessert
- Paint a picture
- Craft a summer wreath
- Watch or catch fireflies
- Complete a puzzle
- Make a flower arrangement
- Go to a farmer’s market
- Explore your town
- Watch a fun summer movie
- Visit a museum
- Go to an amusement park
- Craft jewelry
- Watch the sunset
- Take a yoga class
- Cook a new recipe
- Try a new hairstyle
- Go for a swim
- Meditate
- Start a garden (or just a plant)
- Go on a day trip somewhere
- Star gaze
- Play Animal Crossing
- Start a blog
- Make a birdhouse
- Listen to a new podcast
- Visit an animal shelter
- Get an ice cream
- Do your own photo shoot
- Roast s’mores
- Go for a night drive
- Make a summer playlist
- Start a side hustle
- Have a spa day
- Take a bubble bath
- Get a new summer outfit
- Relax in a hammock
- Find a free concert
- Go to a park
- Have a dance party
- Make some lemonade
- Have a glow up
- Go to the movies or a drive in
- Go thrifting
Let me know in the comments what your favorite fun things to do alone this summer are!
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