In order to understand the world,
one has to turn away from it on occasion.
Albert Camus
Time alone can either be embraced or eschewed. Maybe you do not have many opportunities for solitary moments, or perhaps you spend a lot of time alone and you don’t know what to do with this time.
Regardless of your current struggles with solitude, here are a few thoughts about how to make the most of your solitary moments:
1. Watch Movies or Documentaries
- Being alone is the perfect opportunity to watch something you have wanted to see.
- To really make the most of your solitary time, keep a running list of the movies you want to see, and recommendations made by family and friends. I keep mine, along with many other things in Trello app.
- Then you can select the ones that will provide you with the most enjoyment.
- Maybe add some popcorn and grab your favorite beverage!
2. Do what you love.
- If you have a hobby you love, there’s never enough time to pursue it.
- Perhaps you love to write poetry but rarely have the opportunity to sit down and write.
3. Get in tune with nature.
- Go for walks.
- Observe everything going on around you: birds flying by, dogs taking their masters for a walk, and children playing.
- Becoming re-acquainted with nature will help you to gain peace and serenity from your solitary moments.
4. Read.
- Reading your favorite book can be highly enjoyable when home alone.
- Is there anything as comforting as curling up with a comforter, a cup of your favorite team, and a good book?
5. Plan.
- Make a list of all the work tasks you want to accomplish over the next month or two.
- Try writing out the changes you want to make in your home.
- You could even record goals you hope to achieve over the next 5 years.
6. Enjoy new apps, games, and toys.
- With solitary moments, you can explore some new apps or playing a game.
- It is perfectly okay to spend some of your time alone engaging in fun and frivolity. It’s your time!!
7. Meditate
- Practicing meditation is known to reduce anxiety, increase feelings of wellness and encourage relaxation.
- Delving into meditation will enrich your life in a number of ways.
- It can bring calmness, help restore balance, and enhance the joy in your life.
8. Learn something.
- If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history of a country or how to speak a new language, obtain some books and DVDs, or check out networks like YouTube to begin your education.
9. Exercise
- As long as your doctor approves, you can start a fitness routine at any time.
- You can get that much sought-after buzz from exercising while improving your health, and you will feel look better too.
Overview
- You can engage in your favorite hobbies, get closer to nature, read a book, learn something new, or focus on a little “Me Time.”
- Regardless of how much time alone you have, you can make the most of those solitary moments.
- Make a conscious decision about how to spend your alone time and your life will be changed for the better!
Martina
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