What things do you like doing on your own?

[Gemi33]

I am nearly 40, single, no children and live alone. Recently I've started feeling like I'm really stuck in a rut and that apart from work I don't really do much. I do struggle with anxiety and at the moment in particular there are a few things going on that are making it worse and sometimes I'm finding being on my own quite difficult because there's nothing to distract me from overthinking and worrying. I do have a few friends but most are in relationships/have children and often aren't available and I think because I don't love doing things on my own or don't know what to do, I don't really do anything.

So does anyone feel similar? Or do you love doing things on your own? If so, what sort of things/where do you go on your own? Looking for some inspiration to try and change things up and get out of my head a bit before I drive myself crazy - any suggestions welcome!

xx

Researching my family tree is a totally absorbing and rewarding pastime for me. My OH has started spending more and more time playing computer games so I'm looking for more things to do solo but out of the house as I wfh FT. Recently began (well, restarted) C25K and I think I'll start going to the cinema.

I absolutely love doing things on my own.
Cinema, eating out, gigs all over the country.
I honestly love doing it on my own.
I'm single, have no wish to be in a relationship, Dd is grown up and independent so I get to do whatever I want.
I love it.

I go to the theatre alone. I go for local walks alone. I'm not a big fan of shopping but when I go I MUCH prefer to go alone. I like going to visit places on my own - cites I've not been to before, museums Cathedrals etc etc.

I am also very happy to go, on my own, to join a class or group - yoga or choir or whatever. So depends if you mean "What can I do as a single person" or "What can I do where I don't have to make small talk with people"

I don't really go out on my own as I'm disabled and my mobility is really restricted, but I don't work at the moment so each day I'm alone at home. I like to read, knit, cross stitch (currently working on a really cute Moomin one!), cook, garden when I can manage it plus I am studying for a counselling qualification so that uses up quite a lot of time.

Anything to keep my brain busy! I've also recently started piano lessons!

And a good dose of Mumsnet never goes astray!!

Do you like dogs OP? When I was single I really appreciated the company of my dogs and they were a good moral support when out too. I never felt alone.

I really enjoy my own company. Never get bored of it. Dh saying he is going to be out of the house for a couple of days makes me guiltily happy at having all that time and space to myself.

^I absolutely love doing things on my own.
Cinema, eating out, gigs all over the country.
I honestly love doing it on my own.
I'm single, have no wish to be in a relationship, Dd is grown up and independent so I get to do whatever I want.
I love it.^

This is exactly me @TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening

Holiday.

It's amazing on your own!

Don't let me dampen your enthusiasm but, because of my job ... please only do hill walking etc somewhere where other people regularly walk too.

I've seen a lone person who'd had a nasty fall and broke their leg and was there for a very long time before being found!

Walking and shopping.

Some really great suggestions here, thank you. I do love dogs and if I had one I feel like that would really help but I currently rent my home and I'm not allowed any pets unfortunately.

I like reading and watching films but finding it hard to stop my mind wandering at the moment. I think it's similar with walking - I'm worrying about everything as I'm walking.

I've never thought of myself as very creative (I'd like to me, just not very artistic) but maybe that's something I could look at.

My job is usually quite busy but this week has been quiet and lots of people are on leave and I think the loneliness has hit me all of a sudden.

Have you tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? It's free on the NHS and worked wonders for me dealing with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I think before you begin a hobby you should focus on feeling well enough in yourself.

Watching with interest. I love doing things on my own but also suffer with bad anxiety. Even when DH is around I find it hard not to overthink or ruminate. Some great suggestions on here so far though.

Going for a whole day out to a seaside town, and taking lots of photos.
Swimming.
Walking.
Markets.
Festivals.

I'm now in a relationship but have been single for most of my adult life. Here's the kind of thing I did and wish I'd done more of
Small group international travel (exodus, intrepid, flash pack etc, often with a bit of added on time before or afterwards)
I wish I'd had proper swimming lessons/joined a triathlon club (I was waiting to be fitter
Day hikes/activity weekends - found through activity groups on meetup (I wish I'd done more of these
Joined a netball team
Gone to night classes to learn a language
Gutsy Girls beginner trip to Croatia
Day trips to places around the country
Theatre, art gallery, museum, comedy club, cinema.

I made friends doing this kind of thing, which widened my social circle, opened up other opportunities, including people to go on holidays with.
Plus I just felt better about myself as a result. Didn't feel I was missing out, had great stuff to talk about on dates- I sounded like a fun person interested in the world, because that's what I was.

Reading, Mumsnetting, playing PlayStation, watching telly. I don't get excited by lots of different hobbies like my dh. That's something I love about him.