Fifty (Solo-)Date Ideas

I find it very easy to get caught up in my work and let fun activities fade to the background. But taking the time to (solo-)date is a great way to rest, and add some newness to your life. Below I’ve drawn up a list of 50 fun and accessible things to do (alone, or with friends) that will actually help you recover (i.o. scrolling on your phone). 

1. Write a poem about something beautiful
2. Go on a color walk (take a picture of something in every color of the rainbow)
3. Create a bingo card for the year 
4. Read a book in nature/in a cafe
5. Sit somewhere and draw what you see
6. Try out a new recipe
7. Explore a new city
8. Call a friend/family member
9. Write a letter to your future self
10. Make a jigsaw puzzle
11. Go on a picknick
12. Make your own bracelets
13. Meditate
14. Watch a movie you’ve never seen (or rewatch an old favorite)
15. Write a list of your favorite things
16. Research something you’re interested in (and write down what you’ve learned)
17. Go to the markets
18. Get up for sunrise
19. Go on a beach walk
20. Rearrange your room
21. Try out new perfumes in a store
22. Take a bath
23. Build a lego set
24. Visit a botanical garden 
25. Visit a new museum
26. Go to an aquarium
27. Play an instrument
28. Host a powerpoint night
29. Dance around to your favorite song
30. Try out a new restaurant 
31. Try out a new gym/workout class 
32. Board game night (in a board game cafe)
33. Listen to an album in order
34. Go thrifting
35. Sip and paint
36. Plan your dream vacation
37. Learn the constellations
38. Visit an orchard for fruit picking
39. Create a new playlist
40. Make a vision board
41. Host your friends and choose a theme
42. Scrapbooking
43. Create a physical photo album
44. Pick and dry-press flowers 
45. Cook a 3-course meal and set the table
46. Customize a piece of clothing
47. Create a new morning/night routine
48. (At home) pottery
49. Get a massage 
50. Go (ice)-skating