{"id":2731,"date":"2024-12-30T10:55:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T10:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2025-02-05T12:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:56:11","slug":"how-to-spend-a-weekend-by-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-spend-a-weekend-by-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend a Weekend By Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_dbe025-8d\">Whether it\u2019s by design or circumstance, spending a weekend by yourself can feel like a treat, a challenge, or maybe a bit of both. For lots of us, it\u2019s rare to have an entire weekend just for yourself\u2014one with no obligations, no schedules, no compromises. And yet, a solo weekend can be an amazing opportunity to recharge, rediscover yourself, and even try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what do you actually do with all that time? If you\u2019re not used to spending long stretches alone, the very idea might feel daunting. If that&#8217;s you, fear not\u2014here are some ideas for how to make the most of your weekend of solitude.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2731_96cb43-f5 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2731_29450a-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2731_29450a-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2731_29450a-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_32c4d2-cf\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Spend a Weekend Alone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, why would anyone want to spend a weekend on your own? Isn\u2019t life more fun with other people in it? Well, that probably depends a lot on where you lie on the introvert-extrovert scale. Even if you&#8217;re very much a people-person, there are so many benefits to solo time:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:14px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_4d4a05-23 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_eedf9e-17 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_eedf9e-17\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Recharge Your Batteries<\/strong>: Alone time lets you decompress, especially if you\u2019re feeling drained by work, socialising, or the general busyness of life.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_143738-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_143738-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Do What You Want<\/strong>: No compromises, no negotiations\u2014just pure, unadulterated \u201cyou time.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_84f33f-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_84f33f-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Boost Your Confidence<\/strong>: Spending time alone helps you build independence and feel more comfortable in your own company.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_da6900-71 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_da6900-71\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Get to Know Yourself<\/strong>: When was the last time you checked in with you? A solo weekend is the perfect chance for a little introspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2731_078638-18 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2731_078638-18 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holds a mug with 'choose happy' text indoors, promoting positivity. Ideas on how to spend a weekend by yourself\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-holds-a-mug-with-choose-happy-text-indoors-promoting-positivity.-704813-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas on How to Spend a Weekend By Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure where to begin, here are a few pointers to help you enjoy your solo weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start with a Plan\u2014or Don\u2019t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into your weekend, decide how much structure you want. Are you someone who thrives on ticking off a to-do list? Or would you rather let the weekend unfold naturally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like a bit of organisation, jot down a few things you\u2019d love to do. But keep it loose\u2014this isn\u2019t about productivity; it\u2019s about enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going for a spontaneous vibe, you could start your weekend by not setting an alarm. Revel in the joy of waking up whenever your body tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Embrace a Slow Morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you spent a morning doing exactly what you wanted, without rushing? Make a good breakfast (or brunch if you slept in), and enjoy it at your own pace. Sip your coffee while gazing out of the window, read a book under a blanket, soak in the bath listening to your favourite podcast, and just take things easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fancy something creative? Try journaling. Write about your thoughts, dreams, or even your plans for the rest of the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Or get some inspiration from here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/the-perfect-sunday-morning\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"926\">The Perfect Sunday Morning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dive into a Hobby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A weekend alone is the perfect time to indulge in a hobby you already love or start a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:13px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a83f34-bc kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_33f0fa-b9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_33f0fa-b9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Love to Read? Dive into a book you\u2019ve been meaning to start\u2014or finish.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1c534f-11 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1c534f-11\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enjoy Being Creative? Paint, draw, bake, knit, or build something.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1392f2-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1392f2-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Always Wanted to Learn Something New? Check out a free online course or a YouTube tutorial. Start a new Duolingo streak, practise some yoga, or bake your first sourdough loaf.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_bb910c-ee .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_bb910c-ee\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The key here is to pick something you\u2019ll genuinely enjoy, not something that feels like a chore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Take Yourself Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why wait for company to enjoy a day out? Time to enjoy an outing with zero compromises.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:13px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_50d6bd-85 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_5da07c-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_5da07c-d0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Explore Your City: Visit a museum, take a long walk, or check out that new independent coffee shop you\u2019ve had your eye on.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_a3351b-b3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_a3351b-b3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Go to the Cinema: Watching a film alone might feel a bit odd if you&#8217;ve never done it before, but it can actually be a brilliant experience. No sharing popcorn!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1dd21a-0d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_1dd21a-0d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Visit Nature: If the weather\u2019s nice, head to the nearest park, woods, or beach. Fresh air and a change of scenery do wonders for your mood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2731_f6216f-e8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2731_f6216f-e8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman spreads her arms under a vibrant blue sky in a serene outdoor landscape.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-woman-spreads-her-arms-under-a-vibrant-blue-sky-in-a-serene-outdoor-landscape.-239328-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Treat Yourself to a Delicious Meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re dining alone doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy a fantastic meal.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:13px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_ef2cae-c3 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_975fd2-8e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_975fd2-8e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Cook Something Fancy: Try making a dish you\u2019ve always wanted to master. Light some candles, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy a home-cooked feast.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_351cb9-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_351cb9-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Order Takeaway: No judgement here\u2014sometimes the best treat is someone else doing the cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2731_cd6385-a8\">You might also like:<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1\">How to Have a Hygge Weekend<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-stop-the-sunday-night-blues\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"955\">How to Stop the Sunday Night Blues<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Have a Digital Detox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending time alone doesn\u2019t mean you need to scroll endlessly on your phone. Try a digital detox for part of the weekend. Put your devices on \u201cDo Not Disturb,\u201d or even turn them off altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, focus on being present: read a book, write in a journal, listen to music, or just enjoy the quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Pamper Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your weekend into a mini spa retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:13px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_a15afe-80 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_20287d-a7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_20287d-a7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Take a long, luxurious bath with candles and relaxing music.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_96aa60-4a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_96aa60-4a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Do a face mask, paint your nails, or give yourself a foot massage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_0f7477-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_0f7477-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Curl up in your comfiest clothes and revel in doing absolutely nothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. 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ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2731_dc8dbc-35 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_79417e-b8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2731_79417e-b8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 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