Don't Be Afraid To Do Things By Yourself

Sep 11, 2018 by apost team

I am someone who can do things alone. I can be a loner when I want to be, which is often. I’m the person that you see at a local coffee shop, reading and drinking a cappuccino by herself. I can eat a meal in a restaurant alone without being embarrassed. I often attend concerts and events alone, and I don’t feel awkward about it at all. I can have a good time even when I am by myself.

Many people believe that if you are doing something alone that it means you are anti-social. There is still a social stigma towards people who like to be alone. However, enjoying activities on your own is quite underrated. You might be missing out on activities and adventures because you don’t want to do them by yourself.

Just because you can’t find friends or family to do something with you doesn’t mean you should skip it altogether. 

The feeling of being perceived as odd or a loser if I went out alone held me back for too many years. However, I have reached a point in my life where I refuse to let anyone hold me back from the things I want to do. If I have to do them alone, so be it. When I let go of that mentality, I really started to enjoy my own company and my freedom. I’m here to tell you it's an amazing feeling.

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I’ve started doing all kinds of things alone in the past few years. I’ve also experienced some of the best times this way. I have gone bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and more. I have headed out on solo vacations and have made amazing memories along the way. I have become my own best friend.

You have to remember that not everyone will want to do the same things as you.

You may be willing to step out of your own comfort zone, but that doesn’t mean others will wish to go along with you. Don’t ever let this stop you from enjoying all that life has to offer. Don’t be scared to do things alone just because no one else will do them with you. It isn’t easy for everyone to venture out by themselves. But taking a solo adventure should never be something you are ashamed of. You will feel rejuvenated and liberated once you go out on your own.

When you are out there on your own, you don’t have to wait for anyone or compromise on what you are doing. You can do what you want at your own pace, when you want to. You can stay out all night and sleep all day. You can visit the places you want to choose, not the other way around. You’ll find you will have amazing experiences when you are free from what others think and want. 

All your senses will feel heightened when you go out and do things on your own. You’ll start to hear sounds that you never heard before. You’ll observe the little details that you never realized were there. When you are alone you will have the chance to gather all of your thoughts and analyze your own life. You will quickly realize that being alone is amazing. You don’t have to depend on anyone but yourself to make you happy.

You will feel truly empowered when you start doing things alone. So go for it! Take a trip to the local museum that no one else wanted to go to. Book a weekend getaway for yourself. Check out the local concert in the park on your own and dance to the music. Whatever you want to do, just do it. You need to make your own memories, with or without others. That way, you will never miss out on the many opportunities life has to offer you.

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