GO IT ALONE
Being alone does not have to be lonely. Society may push us to be in groups, but tremendous growth opportunities are possible when we are by ourselves.
TAKE A CLASS
Learn something you've always been curious about
at a local college or community center.
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GO TO THE LIBRARY (or coffeehouse)
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Depending on how much noise you like in your background, bring a laptop or tablet to work on a
project or task away from home.
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WRITE A GREETING CARD
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Write and send a note to someone you care about,
or want to re-connect with.
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PLAN A TRIP
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Think of a place you've been meaning to go, or person you've wanted to visit, and plan the itinerary.
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LISTEN TO AN AUDIOBOOK
OR PODCAST
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Head to a favorite spot (in the house or out).
Bring your headphones.
BABYSIT
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Offer to babysit a friend's child for the day (or evening).
Stepping out of your comfort zone may help
comfort someone else.
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TWO PEAS IN A POD
Whether you're with your honey, or just a friend, here are some activities you two can do together.
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GO TO A COMEDY SHOW
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Check out the Funnies coming to your area for a night of LOLs!
(Put your phone away to elevate the experience.)
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PLAY CARDS, CHECKERS, OR CHESS
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Bring your favorite game to a diner or coffeeshop.
(Don't forget to be a paying customer!)
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VOLUNTEER
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Find a local organization near and dear to your hearts,
or one you know could use your time.
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GO ON A TOUR
Find an interesting tour in your city, then sign up and go!
You might be surprised how much you still have to learn about where you live.
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GET ON CAMERA
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Plan a video call with a long-distance friend.
Wine optional.
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THE MORE, THE MERRIER
When you want to include anyone, and everyone wants to be included.
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ORGANIZE A GAME, SPORT, OR TOURNAMENT
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If you're staying in, play board games, pool, or ping pong. If you're headed out, try frisbee, disc golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, bocce ball, or volleyball.
START A MONTHLY CLUB
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Almost anything can be easy to do 1x per month when planned accordingly. Depending on your group's interests, try a book club, run club, hiking group, crafting get-together, cookie party, reoccurring play date, or jam session.
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RENT A CABIN
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Rent out a cabin in a location that makes sense for your group.
The more people who stay, the less you pay. Have everyone plan a meal
so cooking and cleaning responsibilities are shared.
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FIRE UP THE RACLETTE
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Host a dinner party and use a Raclette Grill to cook various food items and cheeses. Everyone (including the host!) cooks and socializes at the same time.
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TRIVIA!
Test your group's worldly I.Q. for a game of Q&A
at a local establishment (check for hosting dates and times).
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