Being home alone is one of the most blissful perks of being an adult. No matter what your home is like — a studio apartment you share with your partner, a house filled with six roommates, or your childhood bedroom back home with your parents — if you share space with anyone else, getting alone time in that space is heavenly. Before my current living situation, I lived alone in small studio apartments for two years. I love my housemates, but the past eight months of my life have given me a newfound appreciation for alone time, even if it's just having the room to myself for a few minutes. Finding yourself in an empty house is a much-needed and deserved reprise from thinking about others and allows you to focus on yourself. Keep reading for 10 perks of having the place all to yourself.
10 Reasons Being Home Alone Is the Best
10 Reasons Being Home Alone Is the Frickin' Best
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1. You Can Pamper Yourself Without Judgement
It's finally time to try all the hair and skincare products you've felt too ridiculous to do with people around!
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2. You Can Blast Your Music as Loud as You Want
If you're not feeling the silence, get your groove on without headphones for once!
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3. You Can Be Creative
It's hard to get into a creative headspace when there are other people around to distract you all the time. Use your time alone to tap into your artistic side.
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