Five Things You Can Do to Spice up Your Life
The other day, my friend was talking to me about how after his trip to Seattle and after the three days of excitement, he had to go back to normal and boring life (his words). He exhaustedly explained his day-to-day schedule: wake up, go to school, get home, do homework, go to sleep, wash, rinse, repeat. I had also gone a trip to Seattle (and yes, it was the same trip. Band trip, if you must know), but I didn't quite find myself tired with routine. I began looking for ways why I wasn't bored and ways others could find a way to solve monotony. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you Five Things YOU Can Do to Spice up Your Life!
One: I know this is going to sound pretty cliche, but... Read a book. Seriously, read a book. I can think of no better way to escape the humdrum of normal life than to read a book. Except nonfiction. That can really bore you!
The only problem I can imagine is you can't read a book. I can't help you with that. Of course, if you couldn't read a book, then you wouldn't be able to read this list, so I guess that problem resolved itself. Oh, and you might not know which book to read. May I link you to this list of books that I suggest you read? I think that you will find something for whatever taste you may have. If not, then you must have some strange tastes...
Two: The Internet. A single source that houses endless hours of entertainment that you can have in front of you without every having to move more than a few muscles. However, one can feel lost and not sure of what to do. There are constructive website, such as this one, Hyperbole and a Half, or Free Rice. Then, there are some destructive website, like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Some are right in between, like Your World of Text or YouTube. Some website host a plethora of games, such as Kongregate, Addicting Games, or Youda Games. Some website hold only a single, well-developed, and complicated game, such as Heroes of Ardania, Runescape, or Nodiatis. And some just stand alone, like 3rd World Farmer, Ginormo Sword, and Interactive Buddy. Of course, if you also have a Netflix, you can watch movies. However, all of these are mostly just in-the-moment and have no real lasting effect (except Free Rice. Seriously, check that website out. Not only does it help your brain, it helps feed thousands). So, I only recommend doing these occasionally and sparingly.
Three: Get a hobby or learn a new skill. It could be anything from collecting to learning a new instrument or even creating your own website. You could do something that will benefit others, such as sewing or painting, or you can do something that will benefit yourself, such as yoga. The possibilities are endless. In fact, there are thousands of website out there that have lists of things you can do. Try one!
Four: Meet new people or remeet old people. Everyday, you pass by hundreds of people that you know, kinda-sorta know, or don't know at all. Reach out and talk to these people. Hang out with a wide variety of friends. Don't have friends? Find some. You probably know quite a few people by association: they're in the same class, know people you know. Meet them. Find their interests. I have found that nothing entertains better than a few good friends.
Five: Change your attitude. It may be the hardest, but it makes all the difference. Simply view life differently, and you will find yourself enjoying things more, more interested in the world around you, and hopefully an all-around better person.
Boredom is a choice. The dictionary defines boredom as "the state of feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity." You choose whether you want to feel interested or not. By changing your attitude, I mean simply be engaged in your life. Pay attention to the small details. Have fun with your life.
Always wishing the best,
-Luke
One: I know this is going to sound pretty cliche, but... Read a book. Seriously, read a book. I can think of no better way to escape the humdrum of normal life than to read a book. Except nonfiction. That can really bore you!
The only problem I can imagine is you can't read a book. I can't help you with that. Of course, if you couldn't read a book, then you wouldn't be able to read this list, so I guess that problem resolved itself. Oh, and you might not know which book to read. May I link you to this list of books that I suggest you read? I think that you will find something for whatever taste you may have. If not, then you must have some strange tastes...
Two: The Internet. A single source that houses endless hours of entertainment that you can have in front of you without every having to move more than a few muscles. However, one can feel lost and not sure of what to do. There are constructive website, such as this one, Hyperbole and a Half, or Free Rice. Then, there are some destructive website, like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Some are right in between, like Your World of Text or YouTube. Some website host a plethora of games, such as Kongregate, Addicting Games, or Youda Games. Some website hold only a single, well-developed, and complicated game, such as Heroes of Ardania, Runescape, or Nodiatis. And some just stand alone, like 3rd World Farmer, Ginormo Sword, and Interactive Buddy. Of course, if you also have a Netflix, you can watch movies. However, all of these are mostly just in-the-moment and have no real lasting effect (except Free Rice. Seriously, check that website out. Not only does it help your brain, it helps feed thousands). So, I only recommend doing these occasionally and sparingly.
Three: Get a hobby or learn a new skill. It could be anything from collecting to learning a new instrument or even creating your own website. You could do something that will benefit others, such as sewing or painting, or you can do something that will benefit yourself, such as yoga. The possibilities are endless. In fact, there are thousands of website out there that have lists of things you can do. Try one!
Four: Meet new people or remeet old people. Everyday, you pass by hundreds of people that you know, kinda-sorta know, or don't know at all. Reach out and talk to these people. Hang out with a wide variety of friends. Don't have friends? Find some. You probably know quite a few people by association: they're in the same class, know people you know. Meet them. Find their interests. I have found that nothing entertains better than a few good friends.
Five: Change your attitude. It may be the hardest, but it makes all the difference. Simply view life differently, and you will find yourself enjoying things more, more interested in the world around you, and hopefully an all-around better person.
Boredom is a choice. The dictionary defines boredom as "the state of feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity." You choose whether you want to feel interested or not. By changing your attitude, I mean simply be engaged in your life. Pay attention to the small details. Have fun with your life.
Always wishing the best,
-Luke
5/2/13