50+ Empowering Solo Date Ideas to Treat Yourself

When it comes to the pecking order of your priorities, your relationship with yourself might often end up at the bottom. It’s easy to let self-care slide, even though you know that your busy life would be far more productive if you actually took care of yourself better and set aside some proper me-time. That’s why this post is all about solo date ideas to help you carve out that essential me-time and reconnect with yourself.

Why Solo Dates Matter

Taking yourself out and spending time with you is a pure act of self-love and if we want to get deep about it, then you could also look at it as an act of self-respect. 

Let’s think of it from a different point of view. Look at any of the relationships you have in your life; if that person isn’t intentional about spending any quality time with you, it wouldn’t be someone you’d consider worth your time, is it? So you shouldn’t treat yourself any differently!

Think of solo dates as a regular check-in with yourself; you can use this time to have fun and explore what brings you joy or even plan your goals and aims out and check in with how your mental health is.  

Solo Dates for the Win

I know — the thought of spending time with just you, outside of your house… Where people can see?! It’s daunting, to say the least, but once you’ve done it a few times and gotten used to your own company you’ll find that it can be a massive confidence boost. 

Doing things by yourself more often will get you to a place where you enjoy (and in some cases prefer!) your own company — you’ll also find it easier to make decisions on your own and in time you’ll find joy in your solitude. 

Furthermore, on solo dates, you can go out and do whatever you like, without worrying about anyone else’s preferences. 

50+ Inspiring Solo Date Ideas for Quality Me-Time

Relax and Recharge

• Treat yourself to a spa day at home or even book a professional spa
• Have a cozy night in and watch with your fave snacks
• Take a long, bourgie bubble bath with candles and soothing music
• Visit a quiet park or garden for some quiet reflection
• Spend the afternoon journaling and reflecting in a comfortable spot
• Go stargazing on a clear night
• Create a playlist of your favorite songs and have your very own dance party

Get Artsy

• Book a local ‘sip and paint’ class to enjoy creating art while sipping on a refreshing glass of rosé
• Paint, draw, or try out a DIY craft project
• Visit your local art museum or gallery
• Try pottery-making or another hands-on artsy class
• Write some poetry or short stories
• Take a photography walk and capture some beautiful scenes
• Design a vision board to visualize your goals and dreams
• Learn calligraphy or hand-lettering

Explore and Wander

• Go on a solo hike and connect with nature
• Spend the day exploring a nearby town or city
• Check out a farmers’ market and sample the treats available
• Take a train ride to somewhere new, just for the adventure
• Go on a self-guided tour of your city or another city’s landmarks
• Take a nature walk and collect interesting rocks or leaves
• Visit a botanical garden or arboretum

Foodie Fun

• Treat yourself to brunch at a cafe or restaurant you’ve been wanting to try
• Have a picnic with your favorite homemade or takeout meal
• Visit a bakery and try all the pastries you like
• Cook a new recipe or bake something you’ve never tried before
• Take yourself out for ice cream or dessert
• Tour a local brewery, winery, or coffee roastery
• Try a virtual cooking class to master a new cuisine
• Try an in-person cooking class too
• Find a cocktail-making class and learn to make your fave drink

Mind, Body, and Soul

• Try a new yoga or meditation class
• Attend a fitness class or go for a solo workout at the gym
• Read a book that inspires or uplifts you
• Practice mindfulness by sitting in silence or focusing on your breath
• Watch the sunrise or sunset from a peaceful location
• Try tai chi or a similar mindful movement activity
• Spend a day volunteering for a cause you’re passionate about

Learn and Grow

• Sign up for an online course or workshop
• Visit a bookstore and browse for hours
• Listen to a podcast or audiobook on a topic you love
• Take a language class or learn a few phrases in a new language
• Research and start planning a bucket list trip
• Try an escape room solo-style
• Learn a new skill like knitting, coding, or playing an instrument

Seasonal Dates

• In spring, visit a botanical garden to enjoy blooming flowers
• In summer, have a beach day to collect seashells and bask in the salty air
• In autumn, go for a walk and take photos of colorful leaves
• In winter, visit an ice-skating rink or sip hot chocolate by a fire
• Celebrate seasonal holidays by decorating your space or doing themed crafts
• Attend a seasonal festival or fair
• Try birdwatching in the summer 

Me, Myself and I

Carving out time to go on a solo date is one of the best ways to nurture your relationship with yourself. It serves as a reminder that you’re 100% worth prioritizing and that your happiness is only dependent on you, only you can make yourself happy.

All of the positive things you can do in your life, start with a strong and loving relationship with yourself, and how do you start to curate that? By spending quality time alone. 

Don’t think of it as an option either. Make yourself and your ‘you’ time a priority just like you would with quality time with your partner, friends, or family. Spending time on a solo date helps you reconnect with the joy of being in your own company and appreciate the little things in life; it’s a chance to embrace your individuality, recharge your social battery, and explore the things you’re passionate about in an unrestricted way. 

Pick some ideas from the list and set a date with your number 1 gal: you!