40 things every woman should do by herself at least once

Womanhood is so fun and adventurous. 

The world is really our oyster, and it’s so fun romanticizing all the little moments in life.

It feels freeing to explore being a woman, from all the feminine activities to embracing the masculine parts too. 

You’re allowed to figure out the kind of woman you want to be for the rest of your life, whether you’re 20 or 80. 

It’s never too late to try something new, and it’s always a good idea to keep life interesting and spontaneous!

From attending a concert alone to learning to cook a signature dish, there are countless things we can do for the first time solo.

Here’s a list of things every woman should do at least once in life!


  1. Celebrate an accomplishment or milestone you’ve only told yourself about. 

  2. Take a cooking, dancing, workout, photography, etc. class. 

  3. Be mentored by a woman older than you.

  4. Succeed in a fitness goal (running a marathon, walking 10k steps for a month, being consistent in the gym, etc.)

  5. Learn to cook a signature dish. 

  6. Spend a summer single and outside. 

  7. Buy yourself a cake, pie or your favorite treat to indulge in by yourself. 

  8. Live by yourself, either by renting an apartment or buying a home.  

  9. Stay in a nice hotel for a staycation. 

  10. Go on a solo date. 

  11. Read a book, journal, etc. at a coffee shop. 

  12. Take professional photos to keep forever. 

  13. Attend a therapy or counseling session.

  14. Take a social media break.

  15. Sing your heart out at karaoke. 

  16. Go to a scary doctor’s/dentist/gyno/etc. appointment for your health.

  17. Splurge on something that you wouldn’t have when you were younger. 

  18. Plan a full self care day to yourself. 

  19. End a toxic relationship or friendship. 

  20. Go for a challenging job, hobby, life goal, etc. 

  21. Say no to something you’re not interested in.  

  22. Write a love letter to someone, romantically or platonically.

  23. Stand up for yourself at work, or ask for a promotion. 

  24. Explore a fancy restaurant. 

  25. Make the most of a holiday spent alone.

  26. Go to the movies solo. 

  27. Attend a concert or theater performance. 

  28. Help another woman in need. 

  29. Spend a Valentine’s Day solo and fill it with self love. 

  30. Buy yourself pretty flowers.

  31. Take a trip to the spa. 

  32. Go on a solo trip or roadtrip. 

  33. Learn a new language. 

  34. Spend your birthday solo, and do all your favorite things. 

  35. Host a party, gathering, girls’ night, etc. 

  36. Finish a book that’s just for fun. 

  37. Try a food or dish that you haven’t tried since you were a kid. 

  38. Be a mentor to someone. 

  39. Clear your debt. 

  40. Be intentional about speaking to yourself kindly. 


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