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40 Things You Should Do by Yourself Once in a While

Yeah, I said it

Madison Gallagher
Oct 17, 2016
William Jessup University
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40 Things You Should Do by Yourself Once in a While
Madison Gallagher

Throughout our lives, reliance has been a foundation for many. From baths, to meals, to even friendly advice, it seems as if our self dependence has started to fall. Don't get me wrong, if you're very independent I applaud you so much. But I am here to say a few things you should do by yourself once and a while:

1. Forget about the drama

2. Spoil yourself

3. Cuddle up in your blanket and watch a movie

4. Take a bath

5. Do some yoga

6. Light a candle

7. Write yourself a love note

8. Open it a few weeks later

9. Meditate

10. Draw whatever you want

11. Look at yourself in the mirror and compliment everything you love

12. Blast your favorite song

13. Play it on repeat

14. Make your favorite food

15. Stay off technology

16. Get your nails done

17. Call someone you haven't talked to in a while

18. Read a book

19. Look over old photos

20. Go to your favorite spot

21. Go on a 2 hour drive alone

22. Laugh at old videos

23. Give yourself some time for self reflection

24. Take all the bad out of your life

25. Take time to organize your room

26. Make sure your calendar is up to date

27. Buy some flowers

28. Watch some Buzzed videos

29. Look up your favorite quote

30. Cry

31. Make a DIY destress jar

32. Dance a little about all your accomplishments so far

33. Try on all your clothes and act silly

34. Sing at all times

35. Bake anything you want

36. Call your best friend just so they know they are loved

37. Go to a concert alone

38. Craft

39. Sleep for as long as you want

40. Write everything you love down and make sure you put it somewhere you can see everyday

These things might seem so simple, but they do work. Give yourself some time to truly be alone even if it might only be for 10 minutes. Thank yourself for getting to this exact moment in life. It might be stressful, but it sure as heck is worth it.


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