There is rarely a time when we're not plugged into some sort of media or another. We've got iphones, Facebook, Ipods, TV, email, blogs, live feeds on our phones...you get the picture.
Genuine time alone is becoming a rarity.
But how can we get to know ourselves if we're never alone with ourselves? A lot of people are actually uncomfortable being alone, and will even turn on the TV just to fill the silence. Does this sound at all like you?
When we spend time alone, we give ourselves breathing space and time to tune into what's really going on in our minds and emotions. We have to deal with all the stuff that we may have been squashing down inside ourselves. Rather than this being a scary thing, it's actually a very empowering and healthy thing to do.
When we tune into ourselves and listen to what's really going on mentally and emotionally, we can gauge what's happening in our lives and where we're happy, or which situations we may need to work on to improve. This allows us to make better decisions for our own highest benefit, which in turn allows us to move forward to a better, happier existence.
However, being alone doesn't have to mean sitting in your bedroom staring at the wall! One fun idea is to have a romance....with yourself! You are the number one person in your life, and you always be, whether single, playing the field or in a committed relationship. So spending quality time alone, and treating yourself like the beautiful person you are, is a great way to get in touch with yourself.
Here are some fun ideas for spending time alone.
- Take yourself out for brunch or lunch. Sit in a window seat and watch the world go by whilst enjoying the most extravagant, yummy dish you can afford.
- Go walking or hiking alone. Find a national park or walking trail and get out there. Enjoy the fresh air and the natural setting, whilst taking time and space to think, and to take in the beautiful scenery. This is an ideal way to recharge those batteries if you're normally a very busy person.
- Work out! Spending time at the gym or taking yourself off to a class is not only giving you time and space away from the world, it's also going to give a an endorphin rush and a healthy body.
- Spend time journalling the old fashioned way- with pen and paper. That way there's no internet to distract you, and you can get those thoughts, ideas and inspirations out on paper.
- Spend time alone playing an instrument. Playing music helps you focus on what you're doing, and helps to switch off the constant chatter in your mind.
- Pamper yourself. Go get a massage. Give yourself a facial, and burn essential oils.
- Take yourself to see a movie. This one can be especially challenging, as the cinema is full of groups of people and couples and it can feel a bit lame sitting there on your own. But this is even more reason to do it! Being comfortable enough with your own presence that you can do what you want, when you want, instead of waiting till other people are ready to join you, is very freeing.
- Meditate! The ultimate way to get in touch with your calm, centered self.
- Grab a sketch book and draw.
- Paint, or go out with a camera and take photos of all the beauty you see around you.
- Sew, or revamp your wardrobe. Get creative, be bold!
After a while, you'll come to truly appreciate how great a person you are to spend time with, and to appreciate the clarity of thought this time can give you.
Remember, it's all about taking care of you, because you know you totally deserve it. :)
'I've been in a relationship with myself for 49 years and that's the one I need to work on. ' - Samantha Jones, Sex and the City 2.
Yours in Self-Love,
JessieAnne.
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