Solitude

6 Things to Do When You’re Single and Ready for a Fresh Start

Being single is a time to look within, put yourself out there for fun, and break negative cycles or fears in your life. You can make new friends, set goals, and finally mark things off your to-do list that felt impossible to achieve. While some people consider “single life” a death sentence, others would rather go the positive route, taking advantage of all the good that comes from flying solo. 

If it’s been years since your last relationship or being single is new to you, I’d like to challenge you to mark things off the list below as well as create your very own single’s bucket list. 

  • Create a Vision Board-Visualizing your goals is one of the first steps before taking action. You can create a digital board and put one together by hand with old magazine and newspaper clippings. The ultimate goal here, is to help you figure out what’s important and keep you motivated

  • Delete old photos-That part. Don’t hesitate to press delete. It’s best to declutter everything around you including your phone. You’ll become more productive, and eventually learn not to dwell on the past. 

  • Build Healthy Habits-Make your physical and mental health top priorities. Drink more water, recite positive affirmations, and get physically active. Health is wealth!

  • Learn a Foreign Language-Looking to stimulate your brain? Then start by learning a new language. Be consistent because it will not only boost your creativity but deepen your connection to other cultures. 

  • Experiment in the Kitchen-Besides cooking up tasty food, trying new recipes in the kitchen is therapeutic. This activity also gives singles freedom to express themselves in the kitchen. 

  • Take a Dream Vacation-This shouldn't take much convincing. I know—it sounds scary. However, being alone can be adventurous and help you to become more comfortable in your own skin. When you’re by yourself, you can make choices without outside influences, helping you to develop more insight into who you are as a person.