Television can be great for watching shows that vary from cooking, to sports, to drama, and even to music. Use your remote control to find the station you usually watch, or simply can the stations to find something interesting and engaging. Check out streaming sites online such as Netflix, Hulu, etc. Each of these sites usually charges a monthly fee. These are great places to catch up on old or new shows that have recently been on television. Watch a movie on DVD or Blu-Ray. If you have the disk already, you simply have to put it into the disk player. If not, go to your nearest store, and find something that you think will be fun to watch. For example, watching horror movies by yourself can add to the level of engagement, and magnify the frightening parts.
Check your social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. ) on the internet to keep in touch with your friends. Scan news sites to find interesting stories. The New York Times, Washington Post, and other newspapers are all online. You can also check out online news programming such as The Young Turks, a channel on Youtube. Go on music sharing sites and find a good tune to listen to. Or, you can always type something into a search engine to learn about something new that you did not know before.
Get out a frying pan and cook a grilled cheese, or eggs (something simple). Perhaps make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or use leftover meat and cheese to make a nice sub. Experiment, by mixing together ingredients you normally would not use, such as cooking a stir-fry with different vegetable or meat combinations. Teach yourself how to cook. This could be a great time to use some of the pots and pans which never get used. Find new and interesting spices or seasonings in your cupboard. Find videos online that show how to make comfort foods with new and exciting recipes. Look for a cookbook around the house, and try the recipe yourself. Ordering food can also be a great option. Chinese food, sushi, or pizza can be filling, and comforting. Look for a phonebook to find the nearest delivery number, or call them up on speed dial. Or you can always just pick up some snacks around the house like chips, pretzels, soda, and chocolate.
Turn on the bath to warm water (generally all the way to the right). Make sure the water is not scalding. Push the tab on the spigot down so that water comes out of it instead of the shower head. As the water is coming out, add a small amount of your preferred bubble bath/soap mixture. Get in the tub and relax. Sit in the tub for a while, washing yourself, or just enjoying the warm water. This can also be a great time to read a book. [2] X Research source If you prefer showers, turn the handle all the way to the right (if you prefer hot showers) and pull the tab on the spigot up. As the water pours out, adjust the handle to your preference of temperature. Get in the shower, and wash yourself using soap and shampoo. Or just stand there and enjoy the water releasing the strain in your muscles.
If you want to paint your fingernails, first clean off any old nail polish. This can be done by either using a scrape, nail polish remover, or by using one of your other fingernails. After the paint has been removed, you will want to clip them using nail clippers (biting them can result in pain and unevenness). Afterwards, use a nail file to smooth the rough edges of your fingernails. Finally, use a smooth, clean cloth to wipe off any excess fingernail filings. Get out your favorite nail polish or go buy something new from the store. Spread the hand you are painting, and place it flat on a table. Using a small amount of nail polish, gently use small strokes of the brush to add the paint to your nails. Feel free to go back and do a second layer, or add designs using smaller brushes. Between coats of paint, leave your hand on the table for a few minutes so the paint can dry. You can also do the same thing with your toenails. Get rid of the old nail polish, clip your nails, file them down, and wipe them clean with a cloth. Instead of spreading your toes (nearly impossible) try using foam separators available at most stores. Then add the nail polish of your choice and give them a chance to dry.
Play your favorite musical instrument. Use music you already have, or find some interesting music selections online. Because no one else is around, you won’t feel embarrassed by your mistakes. Feel free to become creative, and maybe even write your own notes. Dancing can be fun, creative, and exciting. Find some of your favorite songs online, or on CD’s, and blast them loud. Practice those dance moves you want to use sometime in the future at a club, or just let loose. Sewing and braiding hair can also be great skills to practice, learn, and have fun with. Create cross stitched pictures for your bedroom, or find a new hairstyle that fits you best. You can check Braid Your Own Hair and Cross Stitch for further instruction on both hobbies. In general, have fun! While this is a short list, do what you love to do for a hobby. Open up, experiment, and be yourself.
Find music online that is soothing and calming. Some examples of these types of music are classical (Mozart, Beethoven, etc. ), easy listening, and smooth jazz. Sit back on your bed, in a chair, or on the couch. Rest your neck on a pillow, and close your eyes. Get lost in the music, and stop thinking about your worries. Read a nice book. Unless they are your thing, dense history or biology books probably are not good here. Find a good romance, short fantasy fiction, or crime detective novel. Look on your shelves for a book, or go to your local library. Dim the light so as not to distract yourself, turn off the television, and get lost in the story.
One sport that is great to do on your own is basketball. Find an available basketball and hoop, and take some shots. Start real close to the hoop, and gradually move your body backwards, continuously attempting shots. Each time you make or miss a shot, run towards the ball and retrieve it. Not only will your skills as a basketball player improve, but your lung capacity will as well. Tennis, believe it or not, can also be done by yourself. Find a tennis racket, a set of tennis balls, and a court to play at. First you can try and serve. Throw the ball up in the air, bend your needs, move your racket over your shoulder, and hit the ball towards your desired spot. You can also dribble the ball on the racket, which can be a very fun game: see how many times you can bounce the ball without it falling. Running can also be a great form of stress relief, and can be fun in the process. Find a nice pair of running shoes, and make sure to wear appropriate attire (t-shirt, gym shorts). If you are a first time runner, pick a near by location to run to and back. First jog, then gradually pick up your speed. If you are a long time runner, try running to a desired location and back, beating a previous time, or simply take it easy as well.
Find a mat, and get into appropriate attire (workout clothes). Try some of the different and unique body positions. A good first, simple yoga pose is done by simply crossing your legs, holding your hands slightly in the air, closing your eyes, and slowly breathing in and out. What accompanies yoga is also a program of meditation, related to Buddhism and Hinduism. For more check out Do Yoga. [5] X Research source
Simply sit in a chair or seat that allows you to be upright. Make sure your back is straight, your feet are about a foot apart(do not cross them). Rest your hands on your lap or a table in front of you. Close your eyes, and for a minute or two, breathe in and out slowly. Find a noise in the room or surrounding environment, and allow your breathing to follow the sound. There have been numerous studies that have shown mindful breathing can clear the mind and relax the body. Make sure to use this throughout the day, and for multiple days to get the full effect. [6] X Research source [7] X Research source
Visiting a beach requires prep work, and planning. You will want to make sure you have the following items packed: sunscreen, bathing suit, umbrella, beach towel, sunglasses, water, and food. Plan on finding a remote beach, or find a location when you get there that is away from other people. Stick your umbrella in the ground, put on a healthy coating of sunscreen, and lay on your towel as you enjoy the sound of the ocean breeze. Lay on your towel, and get a nice tan. Or, you can always hop in the water, and go for a swim.
Fishing is best done in a quiet place. Make sure that where you are headed, that there are no people around to create a lot of noise. Bring your fishing pole, bait, a nice towel to sit/stand on, some water, snacks, and plenty of time. Cast your rod, and catch a fish to eat. Or just throw the fish back, and fish all day long. If fishing is a new experience for you, and is something you would like to try, you can find more information here Fish.
A local creek or river can be a fun and exhilarating experience. Look for one that you already know of, or go searching on your own. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes like hiking shoes or tennis shoes. Wear a healthy coating of bug spray. Sit by the creek/river and enjoy the quietness, or watch the fish swim by.
First you will need to find the right camera if you plan to take pictures. Simple film cameras or digital cameras do not give you enough variety or pixels to play around with. Some smartphones have greater and greater abilities to take better pictures, but you will have to check the specifics of your phone. In general, you will want a higher quality camera; one that is large, has a detachable lens, adjusting ring, mode switch, shutter release, and aperture. Find what you want to take a picture of. Spend time thinking critically about the lighting of the particular picture, the shadows, the color (black and white vs. natural), the perspective, the distance, and the angle. If the object or scene is outdoors, make sure that the sun is providing enough light, without being overbearing. Adjust the camera for your particular circumstance. Sometimes moving the lens in or out is better. Tilting the camera sideways, or at an angle can create unique viewpoints. Changing the setting to black and white instead of color can also make for an interesting, artistic perspective.
First you will need a standard canvas, 12X16 or 18X24. Make sure the canvas is large enough so that you have room to experiment. [8] X Research source Next, pick out oil/watercolor paints in at least the three primary colors (red, blue, yellow). Finally, buy at least three different sizes of brushes: small, medium, and large. Next, set up the canvas in a stable position. Make sure that what you are painting, a house, tree, etc. is not so far away that you cannot see it from where you are sitting. Determine from what you see what colors you will have to use. You can always mix colors together in order to get the right value, hue, and saturation levels. Finally, paint your picture. Of course you can do this any way you want. Try your best at making an exact copy of what you see, or maybe take on a more abstract approach. This is a great way to explore and have fun. You can always add materials to your painting like glitter or beads. Feel free to expand beyond painting, creating various arts and crafts projects.
Get in your car and just drive to random places. Explore roads you have never been down before. Type into your GPS a new location you want to visit. Enjoy the scenery, whether trees, or skyscrapers. Blast music as you are driving down the road. Sing to the songs, or just listen and enjoy the notes. This can be a great time to explore different stations on the radio. Simply turn the dial, and find something new/interesting. Turn your windows down, and let your hair, blow with the wind. Or keep your air conditioning on and keep cool on a hot summer day.
Find that store you have always wanted to go into. Look around, try some of the clothes on. Be creative, and try new outfit combinations. It is just you by yourself so let loose and have fun. You can go shopping for other things as well. Go look for a nice bottle of wine at a nearby liquor store. Pick up a new/used book, or maybe go look for a new piece of furniture you need for your living room. The possibilities are endless. Just make sure to bring plenty of money, and time. [9] X Research source
Make sure that the movie is not sold out. Check online ticket retailers to find a movie theater near you. See whether your movie is playing, and check the times they are playing. When you get there, buy some popcorn, and a nice big soda. Really live it up, as you sit back in the dark theater, enjoying your movie of choice.
First check whether there is a community college near where you live. Also look for trade skills if you are interested in something like carpentry, welding, or roofing. Large public or private institutions are most likely too expensive to simply take one class at. Yet, sometimes public colleges have cheaper online options available. Look at the college’s online website; check for “Online Classes” on a tab on the website. However, you can also check out specific programs like “Nursing” or “Firefighting” which the college might have. Often times, college websites have lists of the classes that they offer. Look for a phone number at the bottom of the website page to call up and ask if you can take one, or a few classes at a time.
First, call the restaurant up to make a reservation. Some restaurants do not require reservations, but a quick call can prevent an uncomfortable situation. Drive to the restaurant, and take a seat. Pick out your typical favorite, or try something you have never tried before. Get a nice bottle of wine, and relax. Sitting at a bar can also be a more relaxing, enjoyable experience if you are there alone. You can get a drink, eat some good food, and maybe meet someone new.
