21 Things To Do When You’re Single To Live Better

An awesome list of things one should do when they are single, to live their life to the fullest!

Being single can be both hard and good, depending on how you choose to look at it.

There are days when you wish you had a partner to share your life with, and then there are days when you love being on your own.

The older you get, the more you tend to fall into the category of ‘I wish I had someone’.

But in this post, I want to help you focus on the good side of being single, because I don’t think we’re talking about it enough.

We’ve been so conditioned to believe that love is the main event that being single starts to feel like an in-between.

It’s like if you’re single, then you’re just passing the time until your real life begins. But that’s not true at all!

Because, as awesome (and sometimes painful) as it can be to be in love, there is one important truth that cannot be denied:

There are things you can only do when you’re single.

And that’s not because you won’t be allowed to do them later.

It’s because when you are single, the freedom, the selfishness (the good kind), and the solitude of this phase are unmatched.

So instead of rushing through your single era, let’s make it feel real, good, and awesome.

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Here are 21 things to do when you’re single to make the most of your days and actually rule your life, the way you are meant to.

21 Things To Do When Single

1. Make a list of little things you want to try

I am kicking off this list with a pretty simple activity, but it’s pretty cool.

Make a list of the little things you want to try soon.

I am not talking about major life goals here. Just the small things you want to try but haven’t gotten around to ticking off yet.

Like:

Trying a new drink (like matcha).
Watching the sunrise.
Cooking a recipe you saved months ago.
Visiting a place nearby you’ve never been to.
A fun group activity like karaoke.

Slowly, start doing all such things.

It will remind you that you don’t need a big change to feel good. Small moments are enough to help you refresh your life.

2. Go on long, unplanned walks

Whenever you have some spare time during the day, step outside and go for a walk.

You’ll notice things you normally rush past, like the trees, random shops, and people living their lives.

Your thoughts will start to settle, and ideas will come to you out of nowhere.

Sometimes, when life feels confusing, the best thing you can do is move your body and let your mind catch up.

3. Decorate your space to your liking

There’s something so underrated about having a space that reflects you fully. You don’t realize the value of it until you have to share your space with someone.

Make full use of your single era by redecorating your space.

Move things around the way you like, and buy bedsheets that match your persona. Add a lamp, a plant, and a new scent to your room.

Clean out things that no longer feel like you, and keep only what you actually like looking at.

Make it so that when you are in your room, you feel calm, safe, and above all, inspired to live a good life.

4. Pick up a new hobby just for fun

As adults, we try to make everything perfect or productive, but we should also try something just because it looks fun.

Pick up a hobby that you can let yourself be bad at.

Paint even if it’s messy. Bake even if it doesn’t turn out perfect. Learn a few phrases of a new language just because it sounds beautiful.

Learn knitting or crocheting online because it’s soothing, and don’t think about making perfect blankets.

It’s surprisingly healing to do something without the pressure of being good at it. You learn to stop being a perfectionist and just be in the moment.

5. Say yes to plans you’d usually overthink

When you’re with a partner, you usually have to take them into account while planning something. But as a single person, you don’t have to worry about that at all.

So, go ahead and say yes to plans more often.

It can be a last-minute invite, a plan that feels slightly out of your comfort zone, and sleepovers with your besties.

You don’t have to say yes to everything, of course, but don’t let fear be the reason you say no.

Because some of the best memories come from the most random decisions.

6. Spend full days offline

When you’re single, it’s very easy to spend most of your life online. But that’s not really living. You’re staring at a screen, and that’s taking up the majority of your time.

Teach yourself to live without being online by creating digital detox days.

Don’t scroll, message, or type anything in the search bar for a full day.

At first, you’ll feel the urge to reach for your phone constantly. But once you get past that, you’ll love your time away from the screen.

You feel more present, more aware, and more connected to your actual life instead of everyone else’s. It’s a reset your mind most definitely needs.

7. Create a morning routine that feels like yours

When you’re single, your mornings aren’t rushed around someone else’s schedule. You don’t have to adjust your pace, your habits, or your mood.

So create a morning routine that feels soft and completely yours.

You can wake up early and sit by the window with your coffee, or head outside for a quiet walk.

You can also journal for five minutes just to clear your head before the day begins.

One of my favorite things to do is a 20-minute workout routine. Gets the body moving and heart pumping.

Your morning routine doesn’t need to be killer. It just needs to feel like an act of self-care for your entire system, so you can head into your day feeling good inside and out.

8. Start solo traveling

If I had to pick the most life-changing thing one can do when single, it’d be solo traveling.

You pick the place that your heart desires to be at most, plan the whole itinerary, and manage everything from tickets to traveling yourself.

There is no worrying about other people’s preferences. It also makes you more open and available to meet new people and maybe even make new friends.

No doubt it comes with its own struggles, but it also makes you stronger, wiser, and self-dependent.

You come back from the trip a changed person, in the best way. You know yourself and the world around you way better.

So, if you haven’t started solo traveling yet, start thinking about it and plan your first solo trip soon!

9. Have a weekly solo date night

Pick a day every week where you make an effort for yourself.

If you’re in the mood to dress up, then you can go out for a solo date at a cafe or a restaurant.

If you want to keep it chill, then just relax at home.

Order your favorite food, watch a comfort movie, do your skincare, clean your space, and light a candle.

Do whatever feels good to you, and make this date night thing a weekly affair.

10. Create a vision board for your life

A vision board is something I believe everyone should try making at least once.

Think about how you want your life to feel, the kind of days you want, and the kind of person you want to become.

Then, find pictures, quotes, and art that match these ideas, and print them out.

Stick it all together on a board and put it somewhere you’ll see often.

Your vision board will serve as a strong reminder that your life is something you’re actively creating, and you’ll put in the work necessary to get where you want to be.

11. Learn to cook meals you love

Once you have learned to make quick survival meals, your next goal should be to make meals that you love eating.

Take your time in the kitchen, try new recipes, and make your favorite comfort food. Plate your meals nicely, even if it’s just for you.

Cooking for yourself is one of those things that quietly builds self-respect. You tell yourself that you deserve good things and know how to give them to yourself.

12. Start keeping a journal

These days, journaling has become a way to channel your creativity.

And even I love aesthetic journaling from time to time, but the real purpose of journaling is to let out your actual thoughts.

Every woman should keep a journal, especially when she’s single.

You can write about what you’re feeling, the things you’re confused about, your desires, and all your fears.

It’s the best thing you can do to understand yourself better, have clarity about your life, and be more disciplined.

13. Do a full life reset

One of my favorite things to watch on YouTube is women living alone doing life resets. It’s such a girl boss movie.

Because often in life, what you need isn’t motivation to do better, but a proper life reset.

You’ll want to clean your room (can be done over the weekend), and then also clean your phone.

Delete things you don’t need, unfollow accounts that make you feel bad, and organize your notes and your photos.

Take a nice shower once you’re done, and then wrap up with a cozy journaling session to organize your thoughts.

It’s like giving your life a fresh start without actually changing anything big. And it feels so good!

14. Reflect on what you want in love

Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you’re closed off to love. In fact, being single makes you very open to finding love in ways you haven’t thought of before.

It’s your responsibility to yourself to make sure you know what you want in life.

Your past encounters with love can help here. Knowing what felt good previously and what didn’t, can tell you about what you should want more of next time.

When you’re single, you have the space to figure out all of this without pressure.

This clarity will save you a lot of confusion later and help you pick right.

15. Go to the movies alone

What was the last time you went to the movies alone? I know it can seem weird, but it’s actually such a sensible activity to do alone.

Pick a movie you’re excited about, get snacks, sit wherever you want, and just enjoy it.

No worrying if the other person is bored, and no adjusting your choices. A perfectly good way to have fun alone.

16. Deepen your friendships

Friendships are important at every stage of life.

But as a single person, it’s even more important to build good bonds because they remind you that love exists in many forms, not just romantic.

Text the friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with, do video calls, and make nice plans with friends who live close by.

Go out for coffee, have movie nights, and talk for hours at fun sleepovers.

Pour into your friendships as much as you can, so you have people to share your joy and sorrow with.

17. Take yourself shopping with intention

I was never a big shopper, but slowly, I am turning into one. It makes me feel confident to have good things in my wardrobe, kitchen, and home.

One every month (or every two months), take yourself shopping with a purpose.

Sometimes, it can be just to treat yourself, or to buy something you’ve wanted for a while.

You can shop for clothes at the start of every new season (even if you buy just one new outfit).

Don’t rush your shopping day. Take your time, try things on, and enjoy the process.

18. Get to know the beauty of nature

You might have been told a lot of times to spend time in nature. But I say we should go deeper than just ‘spend time’ and actually get to know nature.

Every element of nature is powerful, beautiful, and full of wisdom. Being closer to them will give you the kind of strength that nobody and nothing else can.

Start by taking daily walks in the most nature-dense area around you. Touch the trees, close your eyes as you feel the wind on your face, and gaze at the stars at night.

Realize how beautifully unique every tree, every bird, and every leaf and flower is from each other. We usually look at all of the same way, when in fact they are not.

Go on hiking trips, even if they scare you. Plan trips to places where there is less crowd and more quiet.

Nature will offer you companionship while still offering solitude. It’s a rare combination, and you can access it anytime.

19. Move your body in enjoyable ways

I would love to be able to hit the gym every single day, but my body honestly hates it.

So, for the past five years, I’ve stuck to what I love best, which is home workouts.

When you love your exercises, you actually feel like moving.

So, don’t force yourself into routines you hate. Find something you enjoy and stick to it.

You can go for long walks, pick up Zumba dancing (there are videos on YouTube you can follow along with), or ride your cycle every morning.

Doing your choice of workouts will keep you energized, strong, and connected to your body.

20. Learn to enjoy your evenings

Evenings can feel the loneliest when you’re single, but they don’t have to be!

In fact, if you spend your evenings right, they can actually make you love being single.

I have found the best way to make this happen is to add loads of cozy activities into your evenings.

You can take a nice shower, watch an episode of a show you love, make yourself a warm drink, or do some reading or journaling before bed.

Build the coziest evening routine that you can, and turn it into your favorite part of the day.

21. Fall in love with your life slowly

Nobody falls in love with their life in one night.

It takes small moments, habits, and changing your mindset to get to a stage where you can proclaim to yourself, “I actually love my life!”

It happens when you enjoy your coffee more, when you laugh with a friend, and when you feel proud of yourself for doing something alone.

As a single person, it can be hard to believe this, but I am telling you that your life isn’t missing anything. It’s just waiting for you to notice it more.

So, do things that make you happy, and get yourself to fall in love with your life. Make it a life goal if you must.

It will no less than a super superpower, trust me.

Make The Most of Your Single Era!

If you have people in your life who have partners, you know it can be both good and hard to be with someone.

I am not telling you to look at the cons of being with someone, but just to realize the pros of being single.

You’re just in a phase that might be quieter than what you expected, but it holds so much potential.

So, please don’t rush through it.

Because one day, when your life is full of shared plans and shared spaces, you might miss this version of you and how free she was.

Learn as much as you can, do things that call out to you, and learn to respect and love yourself. It’ll be the best gift to yourself.

You just got 21 fun ideas to rock your single era. Which one are you going to try first? Let me know in the comment box before you go!