Even introverts like to do things in the summer, we just don’t always want to do them with other people. This is because what re-energizes us is alone time. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t experience a little FOMO from time to time, especially on warm summer days.
To help out my fellow introverts, it’s Kim on the blog with a list of activities you can do on your own over the summer. This list is tailored for the Spruce Grove area, but I’m sure you can use Google for these headings in your area if you aren’t local to the area.
While I’ve listed a bunch of stuff, my personal favourites to do solo are paddle-boarding in a nearby lake, taking a road trip, browsing through farmer’s markets, gardening, and berry picking. Another relaxing activity is “cloud-busting”, my term for watching the clouds change and guessing what they look like.
Summer Activities for Introverts
Exploring nature is great for your mental health (check out Tat’s blog!):
Enjoy some peaceful time on the water:
Nothing is better than ice cream on a hot summer’s day:
Experience local culture and festivals:
- Spruce Grove Agra Fair
- Farmer’s Days, Stony Plain
- Spruce Grove Ribfest
- Town of Stony Plain Summer Sessions
Discover new places:
Relax under the stars:
You can even make your own hammock:
Have a meal outdoors in one of these beautiful parks:
Check out the local produce and handmade goods:
Again, enjoying nature is always amazing:
- The Big Greenhouse (ask for Beth)
Pick your own fresh berries:
- Haskaps: Blas Berry Orchard: South of 627 on Golden Spike Road, past the country store, on the left.
- Saskatoons, Sour Cherries: Saskatoon Valley Orchards: Just off 779 on 627 (on the right).
Catch a movie under the stars:
I hope this list gave you some ideas for enjoying your solo time this summer. Make sure to take time for yourself and recharge. Have a great rest of your summer!
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