𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑒

 table for one

    In today's society, being in groups, having a ton of girlfriends and always having a companion is what I call "trendy" now. Social media in my opinion has definitely made a huge impact on everything so to speak. Yes, that's nice, however, I believe even if you are in a relationship, have a ton of friends, or maybe you don't and that's okay too! But you should still go out and experience the world just you & only you. One of my favorite activities to do by myself is go to the movies. Now what I like to do is wear comfy clothes, no makeup, bring a blanket (they keep those cinemas FREEZING), and indulge on the butteriest popcorn and crispiest Dr. Pepper. Throw in some extra food if you're feeling adventurous, hehe. Another thing I like to do is go to restaurants, maybe even one I haven't been to before. Order some food, read my kindle, and people watch. This also helps me combat my anxiety in a sense as well because I may feel like everyone is watching my every move, but the reality of it is that nobody is paying any mind to you - just focusing on their meal! Starting off small can be simpler. For example, going to a coffee shop and ordering a nice hot beverage while scrolling through your phone, working on school, or even listening to a podcast (shoutout Morbid - I <3 THEM). Building a relationship with yourself is the best relationship you can form. Overtime this helps you to understand who you are as a person. That's all for now, ciao babes!! 

-chicpanther