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Though some people might find this kind of depressing I actually see it as the opposite. It’s really been a while since I’ve done this but I see it necessary to go on a date with yourself once in a while. Go to a cafe, take a walk without any destination in mind, or you might as well go to the cinema on your own.
More than an act of self love I perceive it as a way to embrace solitude and get to know yourself more; It brings so much inner peace and helps to heal that part of yourself that finds loneliness daunting. There is a beauty in everything and solitude is not the exception.
Oct 7, 2024
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“Who are you when you’re not performing for the people in your mind”
What to do when you’ve been stuck behind a desk all day, everyone’s unavailable, and you’re craving a coffee or a walk in the park?
With the business of life, and consuming nature of the fleeting hour, we cannot help but find ourselves submitting to the mundane cycle of living ordinarily. We find ourselves following the same routine, and loosing ourselves within them. Whether striking up a conversation with a fellow solo diner at a restaurant or exchanging smiles with strangers in a bustling park, I discovered the joy of genuine human connection outside the confines of traditional dating dynamics by simply taking myself in a date.
Solo dating has been a transformative journey for me, offering a sanctuary from the noise of everyday life and allowing me to truly discover who I am when I'm not performing for the people in my mind. Initially, the idea of dating myself seemed foreign, even daunting. At first, it was simply an excuse to account for the bustle of life, and how difficult it is to make plans with people. But as I embarked on this adventure, I realized its profound impact on my well-being and personal growth.
It provided me with invaluable alone time, free from the pressures of social expectations. It became a refuge from feelings of loneliness and isolation, offering moments of genuine connection with myself. Through solo dates, whether it was exploring a new hiking trail, savoring a meal at a cozy café, or simply enjoying a quiet evening with a book, I cultivated a deeper sense of self-awareness and contentment.
Peel back the layers of self-doubt and societal expectations to reveal your authentic self beneath the facade—and take yourself on a date or two.
Apr 18, 2024
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i started going to the cinema by myself last year and its the best thing ever. I dont know why it scared me so much to do things alone, however doing things solo actually made my social anxiety better. I love just hanging out by myself now; going to the cinema; a nature walk; solo study date at a cafe. Doing things alone will heal something in you
Oct 1, 2024
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find out how you feel cared for and loved then start doing it for yourself. I luv pampering myself and new experiences
my fave ways; taking myself to a movie (nitehawk is my fave for movie and food and maybe a lil drink), solo dining at your favorite spots or somewhere you’re dying to try, library dates, cafe dates, spa days (buy a day pass just to sauna and relax), dedicate an evening each week to a ritual just for yourself- this will strengthen feeling comfortable alone, finding new confidence to get out of your head plus you genuinely start missing your independence and how WELL you know yourself- having a weekly mandatory ritual made this sm easier and less awkward
Feb 26, 2024
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Maybe it’s just my perception but I feel like nostalgia is stronger during this season, as if it was something that came with the colder breeze. Even if the sun is shining, it’s not an energising warmth like in the summer and rather brings a cold warmth that still results oddly comforting. I always find myself thinking a lot about the past during this season, and I just love it. Favorite season for sure.
Oct 16, 2024
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I think we’ve all had objects that always stayed on sight in their place when they were unnecessary but then you weren’t able to find them anymore when you finally needed them. I guess we just have to learn to appreciate things more.
Oct 7, 2024
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