15 Awesome Ways to Spend Friday Night Alone
Just because it is Friday doesn’t mean you should automatically hop on Tinder and start swiping right. You don’t need to go out every single Friday night. In fact, you may be much better off having some time alone.
Take a look at these 15 epic ways to spend your Friday night all by yourself. We promise that you will have way more fun reconnecting with yourself than out with a stranger from an online dating platform.
Spa Night
Treat yourself to a relaxing spa night. Give yourself a facial, a pedicure, and a nice long, hot shower. Buy the fancy hair products or the nail polish you have been thinking of trying. Go crazy! Spoil and pamper yourself because you deserve it!
Makeover Time
Give yourself a complete makeover this Friday night. Try out those new hairstyles you saw on TikTok, or do your makeup in a whole new way. It can be so much fun to give yourself a new look, and you may even discover a style that looks great on you! Take a selfie to show your friends your new, fun side.
Gourmet Meal
So many of us are too busy to make a home-cooked meal every single night. A Friday at home alone is the perfect time to cook your all-time favorite meal! You can make whatever your heart desires with no concern for anyone else’s food preferences. Take the time to prepare the perfect dinner, and your Friday night will be flawless.
Bake Something Delicious
Test out that new cookie recipe you have been dying to try, or bake yourself some muffins to eat in the morning. Baking is a great way to relax, unwind, and treat yourself to something delicious. Plus, you don’t have to share since you are baking alone.
Movie Marathon
Write down a list of all the movies you have been dying to see, pop some popcorn, and start watching! Consider watching a trilogy or movies with a sequel so you can keep the same storyline going all night. You may end up staying in all weekend long to keep your solo movie marathon going.
Call Your Family
We all get busy with day to day life and sometimes we forget to keep in touch with our family. This is especially true when they live far away. Plan a fun phone Friday and give a few of your family member a call. Take some time to catch up and reconnect. You will be glad that you did!
Start a Journal
It can be very good to sit down and write down your thoughts. You can start a journal about anything. Write down some goals you have, things you recently experienced, or things that are bothering you. Getting it all down on paper can help you focus your normally racing mind. A peaceful Friday is a great time to spend some time with your thoughts.
Clean
It may not sound like a whole lot of fun, but spending a Friday night cleaning can be very satisfying. Put on some good music and dance around the house while you tackle some cleaning projects. You will wake up on Saturday to a sparkling clean house that will make you feel proud.
Plan a Vacation
While you may not be going anywhere this Friday night, you can plan for the future. Start Googling some great vacation spots and price out some trips. You can even start booking your next trip! There is a whole world out there for you to explore, and you can start planning it all on your solo Friday night.
Dance It Out
Turn on your TikTok, watch some YouTube videos, or just play a round of Just Dance! Get up and learn a new dance for a fun Friday night. Dancing is especially fun when you can let go and be carefree since you know you are alone. Now is the time to try out all those cool moves you have been wanting to do.
Go For a Hike
Get outside and go for a long walk around your neighborhood, or look for a nearby hike that would give you a fun challenge. Moving around outside is a fantastic way to spend your Friday. Don’t forget to bring your water and cell phone so you can take a selfie at the top of that mountain you are about to climb!
Revamp Your Wardrobe
Go through your closet and get rid of anything that you no longer wear. Styles from ten years ago have got to go! Once your closet is clean, sit down for some online shopping. Now that you know what new clothes you need, shopping will be a whole lot more enjoyable.
Compose A Song
If you play an instrument, this could be the perfect time to play some music. You can decide whether to practice a song you love, sing your favorite tunes, or try to compose something. Music can have such a therapeutic effect! You will surely feel a thousand times better after a night spent playing. Plus, you will be able to practice your instrument, spending time away from screens.
Read-A-Ton
Read-A-Ton is a trend consisting of reading as many books as possible within one day. Even though you only have one evening, this doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy this fun challenge. Get your favorite books, maybe something you loved to read when you were a kid, put some classical music in the background, light some candles, and get a steaming-hot mug of tea to accompany you through your cozy night.
Podcats Play List
Friday is the perfect time to catch up on your favorite podcasts. Turn on your headphones while you clean your house, make dinner, or listen while you are taking a shower. You can get completely immersed in exciting stories or free lectures. Look for new podcasts that you may want to check out for next Friday! It may become a weekly event you really look forward to.
