joy of solitude

People generally wait for others company to make them happy or expect things from others to fulfill them that they forget the basic asset they have to fulfill them that is “they themselves”. Yes. Oh wait! A BIG FAT YES.Solitude is the boon in disguise.One can learn a lot about themselves through solitude. Here are some things that brighten up your “alone time”

New skills

Yeah, learn new skills that you wanted to learn always or that you have interest in.May it be a new language,may it be cooking ,gardening anything. Just set a time for learning and get set go.This builds confidence in you and also enhances your knowledge in new things.

Books

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
― Ernest Hemingway

May be what he said is absolutely true. A book can penetrate through your soul,warm up your heart and sometimes makes you travel with it all along.A helping hand in crisis,a motivating factor and a perfect treasure of knowledge to fill up your perfect alone time.

Travelling 

Who don’t like their hearts dance to the tune of nature?. Yeah,that’s what travelling exactly does to you. It refreshes your mind,fills you with happiness and yeah gives you moments to be cherished for a life time.Travelling alone also helps you to learn how to manage yourself. You can as well learn about different cultures,traditions and mentalities of people.So, grab your camera and get lost in this beautiful world to explore exhilarating places you have never been before.

Go on a date with yourself

That one friend with whom you want to go out dropped the plan in the last moment? No problem.Dress up for yourself and go to a coffee shop or some other peaceful spot and observe things around you or just enjoy the ambience of the place.You just feel anew and peaceful after this.The concept of going out just for yourself makes you feel good about yourself . A walk in the evening also helps. Just go for a walk and click the pictures you find beautiful. This makes you happy and the collection of the pictures always brings a smile on your face 

Movies

More or less movies have become a huge chunk of our lives. So why not invest your solitude in them? Play your favorite movies ,have a popcorn and turn your movie buff mode full on.

Exercise

“A healthy mind lives in a healthy body”.So, spending time on your body is a very essential thing now a days. May it be gym,walking,jogging,yoga or anything just make sure that you exercise for at least half an hour a day. Exercise releases stress and rejuvenates the energy in your body.

Meditation

Meditation is that one technique or may be a way of living that helps you improve your life drastically.It creates deeper relationship with God. Meditation helps to attain emotional stability and  synchronicity with life. It also helps in enhancing immune system and gives you a good sense of physical relaxation. Peace of mind and a deeper understanding of yourself can be achieved through meditation.So,a perfect way to spend your alone time always. 

Music 

Another best friend a man can have apart from books. Right from your childhood you might have listened to many songs and many tunes that made your heart dance to them.Music sometimes stirs the soul and sometimes makes it go far beyond heaven.Fill your phone or i pod with all the peaceful and soothing tunes and enjoy them by staring at the beautiful sky or by spending  time in nature

Writing

Writing is the most beautiful way to express yourself. Make a habit to give time for writing in your daily life. Start your own story or just pour up your thoughts about everything happening in your life in a book you maintain.Writing helps to develop your creativity. Also when you have none to share your feelings with,writing is the best way to blurt yourself out and get relaxed.

Self talk 

Self talking is the best way to know about yourself. Just ask yourself questions,analyze the situations going on in your life and find solutions for the problems you have.Self talking also helps in improving a bond with yourself thereby helping you to deal with the situations in your life very effectively.

Happy solitude