{"id":226328,"date":"2019-06-18T09:58:49","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T16:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=226328"},"modified":"2021-08-30T11:51:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T18:51:37","slug":"dating-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/dating-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Solo Date Ideas in the Name of Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever taken yourself on a date<\/a>? We don\u2019t mean just catching a matinee alone every once in a while\u2014but intentionally hanging out with y-o-u, just for the thrill of it. Loving your own company is a crucial part of self-care<\/a>, no matter whether you\u2019re single or paired up. Why? Dating yourself not only helps you develop the self-confidence that\u2019s so important to bring to a relationship with someone else; it\u2019s also super fun to be your own dream date (read: no compromises or scheduling snafus!).<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a big difference between getting out there and actually enjoying the solitude–and getting out there and feeling weird about being alone. The key is to quickly push past any awkwardness and learn to soak up your solo time. Skip the whole \u201ctable for one\u201d cheesiness and instead challenge yourself to try an experience that\u2019ll keep you busy doing things\u2014and will totally make your solo mission way more exciting.<\/p>\n

Fill in your calendar with these solo date ideas, ASAP.<\/p>\n

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  1. Find a plant workshop:<\/strong> Green thumbs don\u2019t grow on trees. Scope out a plant care<\/a> event at a flower shop near you or find an online offering (we love The Sill\u2019s events<\/a>), where you can learn all about propagation techniques, terrarium building, and succulent care, then test your knowledge by picking up a few new plant friends to bring home.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to a gallery opening: <\/strong>You\u2019ll get to scope out a new exhibition with a (free!) glass of wine in hand, plus gain a different perspective or learn about a new artistic technique. Bonus points if there\u2019s an artist talk or curator talk planned, but either way, use this chance to figure out what kind of art speaks to you.<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Sign up for a cooking class: <\/strong>Maybe you\u2019re already packing chef-level knife skills or maybe you can barely boil water, but there\u2019s always something new to learn in the kitchen<\/a>\u2014and you\u2019ll be surrounded by like-minded foodies. Find a cooking school or restaurant near you that offers in-person classes, then sign up for something that\u2019s a little outside your comfort zone\u2014giving you a chance to really get your hands dirty (who knew kneading bread dough could be so therapeutic?!).\n

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  4. Go to a poetry reading: <\/strong>Local bookshops are great places to scout out interesting events\u2014chat up an author, listen to a reading and fall in love with the next great novel.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Try horseback riding: <\/strong>Hop in the saddle and hit the trail: There\u2019s something incredibly soothing about a rhythmic trot into the woods. Whether you\u2019re a novice rider or a seasoned pro, a little QT in the great outdoors with one of these majestic creatures will be good for the soul. Scope out trail rides in your area or plan a bigger trip through equitours.com<\/a>, which offers U.S. and international horseback riding trips for all skill levels. (Galloping down the beach in Morocco? The stuff of dreams.)<\/li>\n
  6. Take a new fitness class: <\/strong>Boxing<\/a> or SUP yoga, anyone? If you\u2019re up for a challenge, jump on a new fitness<\/a> trend that\u2019s bound to bring major benefits. After all, the best workouts are the ones where you have the most fun but still break a sweat. Who knows, you might just spark a new regular routine!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Set off on a mini road trip: <\/strong>You know that museum out in the country you\u2019ve been meaning to check out? That cute winery with the perfect selfie spots? Dating yourself means you can just get up and go. Pick a Saturday, queue up a podcast, and hit the road.<\/li>\n
    2. Go vintage shopping: <\/strong>Spend hours wandering around thrift shops and antique stores in search of the perfect crocheted crop top or mid-century modern end table. You\u2019ll uncover some weird finds and come home with a cool collection of things that feel decidedly you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Take a hike: <\/strong>There\u2019s a reason forest bathing is a thing: Research shows that time spent in the woods can work wonders for anxiety and stress levels. Lace up your hiking boots, bring some water (and a charged phone, JIC), and hit the trail for some meditative moments among the trees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Get room service: <\/strong>Book a cute boutique hotel in your neighborhood and set up your own luxe night in, complete with room service and a cozy robe. Snuggle up with a good book, a great cheeseburger, and a classic movie, then lights out for some sweet dreams in a super fluffy bed. Bliss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          What’re your favorite ideas for dating yourself? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Have you ever taken yourself on a date? We don\u2019t mean just catching a matinee alone every once in a while\u2014but intentionally hanging out with y-o-u, just for the thrill of it. Loving your own company is a crucial part of self-care, no matter whether you\u2019re single or paired up. Why? Dating yourself not only… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":226339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDating Yourself: 10 Solo Dates in the Name of Self Care | Lulus Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Loving your own company is a crucial part of self-care,whether you\u2019re single or paired up. 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