How to Make the Most of Your Single Summer
Summertime is upon us. This is the season when families gather, vacations are in full swing, and many adventures begin. Summertime often represents a time to flourish with joy and abundance. It can also represent new beginnings. For many singles, the summer often brings about budding romance or the urge for a relationship simply because it is typically one time of the year when couples are walking hand in hand while displaying their love in public places. This can be simultaneously encouraging and discouraging for a single person. It gives hope in finding love for themselves, but it can also discourage a single whose heart longs to discover the love that awaits them. While the summer season can represent many things and bring about a myriad of emotions for singles, one thing is certain: the summertime is a time when new journeys can begin. If you're single this summer and don't quite know how you're planning to spend it, look at the list below to give you some ideas on how you can make the most of your single summer.
Create a summer checklist. The best way to begin your solo summer is to plan it out! Take some time to map out the things you want to do. They can include taking a trip to your local farmers market, registering for a class you've always wanted to take, or creating fitness goals and sticking to them. Whatever's on your list, make sure you add them to your calendar so that you're intentional with making the most of your summer!
Rest. Reflect. Reset. Repeat.
Take a solo vacation. Solo trips are amazing adventures to recharge one's mind, body, and spirit. This summer, in your singleness, make plans to venture out on a solo adventure. Whether near or far, short or long, go to a destination that will allow you to reconnect with yourself. If you're up to it, take several solo trips this summer, or plan ahead for next summer's solo trip.
Spend time alone in nature. Nature is one of God's most incredible creations. It is filled with endless beauty and splendor that we often take for granted. This summer, spend some quality time alone in nature to appreciate God's good works. Listen to the birds and closely examine the trees, sky, and flowers during this time. Be intentional with this exercise so you can see the goodness of God, His provision for all living creatures, and appreciate how God provides for all He loves. As you're enjoying nature, take some time for prayer and praise for all God has done for you personally and around you.
If you're up for it, take some time to explore your dating options. Dating during the summer is something many couples, married and single alike, enjoy. If you're a single who is seeking love, or you simply want to explore your options, take some time to casually and cautiously date this summer. You can schedule as many or as little as your heart desires to fulfill your needs. You can also go on solo dates, dates with friends, a date with a book, or dates with a loved one. No matter what you decide, be sure the time you take is time well spent.
Visit loved ones. As you're planning your summer, take some time to visit loved ones you need to reconnect with. Schedule in-person or virtual visits to catch up and create new memories. Life is busy, but it's important to maintain strong relationships as much as possible with the ones we hold near and dear to our heart.
Treat yourself to a weekly solo dining experience.
Solo dining is one of the most underrated forms of quality time. This summer, take some time to schedule dining ventures with yourself at least once a week. Your dining experiences can span from a small solo coffee date to a five-star dinner at a five-star restaurant. No matter where you decide to go, make sure you go to places where you want to go, on your own terms.
Adopt a new hobby. The summer is a perfect time to learn a new outdoor hobby. Hiking, biking, gardening—there are so many things to learn in your leisure time this summer. If you don't want to adopt a new hobby, then take some time to revisit an old one and make it new again. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it's something you've always desired to take on, and something that uplifts your spirits.
Recharge your mental health. Take some time this summer to recharge and reset your mental health regarding your singleness. While the summer is a season filled with outdoor activities and fun in the sun, it can also be the opposite for many whose hearts are lonely. So, take time to rethink your singleness and protect your mental health regarding it. Make sure you hold your thoughts captive and guard them against any negative thing that may come about when it comes to your relationship status.
Read a few good books.
There's nothing like reading a few good books to inspire or entertain you. Before the summer begins, create a summer reading list for your growth or pleasure. As you read, journal your thoughts on what you've read, and then pass along the recommendations!
The summer is the season with opportunities to flourish and enjoy God's blessings. Singles, as you prepare for the summer season, make sure you prayerfully plan for it as God leads you. I sincerely hope and pray that every season, God allows you to see that your hearts, minds, and spirits are filled with the love He has for you. Whatever you do this summer, make sure it strengthens you on your single journey so that your singleness may serve as a witness to others in a positive way.
Originally published June 04, 2025.
