How to keep myself busy?

NecessarilyDark · 2019-12-16T19:07:54+00:00

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Kompottkopf · 2019-12-16T22:33:20+00:00

Middle of last year, after a rather traumatic break up with the biggest scrotum I ever met (and unfortunately been with for 5 years), I bought myself a beautiful but cheap ass, light blue ukulele for 30 bucks. Been teaching myself how to play and sing.

Best. Investment. In. My. Lifetime.

Chords and tutorials for free on YouTube and the internet. Amazing for my mental health. Fun hobby and by now I am rather proud of my singing voice :)

TheDeadlyBeauty · 2019-12-16T20:00:29+00:00

Hiking is great for exercise and mental health.

haveanicedaytoo · 2019-12-16T19:37:32+00:00

Find out if your school allows you to use the gym facilities for free, some schools do. IIRC, the YMCA/YWCA is also pretty inexpensive.

If you have the discipline, you can find videos on youtube and work out to those, but I find that most people need to physically go someplace in order to motivate themselves to actually work out, a lot of people just can't get into the routine of laying out a beach towel on their carpet and doing exercise from YouTube for 30-60 minutes every day, there's just this mental block that prevents them from sticking to it. Honestly, motivation and stick-to-it-ness is like 90% of the game when it comes to fitness.

If you can seriously take out 45 minutes per day, say every day at 6pm or 6am or whatever time works best for you but the same time every day so that it's a routine, and do those damned Youtube exercises, you will save so much money and find yourself losing weight and getting fitter in less than a month.

ms_monquis · 2019-12-16T21:47:22+00:00

Make. That’s a really broad suggestion so could fit all sorts of budgets/space/etc. I’m a reader/designer, so for balance I started doing things with my hands that culminated in actual physical objects. I’m talking about knitting/crocheting, painting, jewelry-making, sculpting... my thing lately is sewing. I make a lot of fun clothing for myself. Aside from a sewing machine — and I bet you know someone who has one you can take — you can get supplies cheaply with big store coupons.

I find it extremely satisfying to wear an article I made myself out in the world. Plus they fit better. ;)

Edit: meant to also say, handcrafts often have hundreds or even thousands of years worth of skills to learn, so it feels good on the brain, too.

Ms_Tilly · 2019-12-16T19:19:25+00:00

I personally don't have time for the gym, I hate the drive there and back, but I am determined to stay fit. So I do this. I made myself a weight lift/yoga routine that I do for 45min-hour in front of my tv. So I catch up my shows and work on my body right before bedtime. I have a Wed night hobby that involves physical fitness and hanging out with other adults. I work a lot, so on weekends I sometimes just don't do shit, but some weekends I look around my city for cool events to go to. My city has tons of food tasting events throughout the year and also lots of wineries, on top of tons of other fun things. So there is always something to get into and it's easy to meet people this way, if you want.

toccattra · 2019-12-16T21:49:06+00:00

Get into writing! It's an awesome way to get out of your own head and the creative process can be quite healing. I find I'm constantly working out issues through characters I create. And it costs nothing!!

Save all your work so you can look back on it farther down the road and see how far you've come :)

2019-12-17T05:34:39+00:00

Meal prep like a mofo. Make kombucha. Explore new genres of music. HIKE!!!!

light-love850 · 2019-12-18T01:40:12+00:00

Hey girl, Does your school have a gym? If so usually they are cheaper if not free!

Walking is therapeutic. It’s something I did a lot over the summer while listening to videos (some of which led me here today, peep Isabel Palacios!)

Also, consider creating a Pinterest account. You can find ideas there, and any inkling you get for a hobby you can type in and find things related to it. It’s awesome and helps me personally with creativity too.

You can begin cooking for yourself, or finding new recipes if you already do. Besides cooking, try new foods and drinks. I feel like doing new things as a whole broadens my mind and my personality

Go to a bookstore, and pick up something that calls to you. Some, like Barnes and noble, have some that are deeply discounted at times. Books may seem expensive for cover price, but they can be a super great investment. Bookstores can be a great place to lose yourself for an hour or two. **Don’t forget libraries!

Is there anything you want to learn outside of school? Look into those things. Anything. If you’re interested in the ancient Mayans or the Incas, f it, find out more about it. Why not? You can never learn too much.

Invest in a journal, and write in it. Focus on mind, body, and spirit. Things that will make you grow.

Volunteer. Go to a pet shelter if there is one close, attend orientation/sign up, and go walk dogs or play with cats. You’ll feel good in your heart knowing you are helping a living thing, and they will love you back.

Consider keeping plants or a fish. Take care of them, learn about how to create an environment where they can flourish.

Be kind, and thoughtful to people. Be a good person. Let someone merge in front of you in traffic. Hold the door open so it doesn’t close on someone. If someone drops something, pick it up and give it to them. Small things, like empathy, make you feel good overall, and I believe karma is a real thing.

Write letters or send cards to friends/family you care about. Bake cookies or something yummy, for no reason at all. Give to others.

Find new music. Watch movies you have never had the chance to see before. Find a documentary that entices you and you can fall into.

Go to a museum! If there is one by you, an art museum or a history museum can be unbelievably fascinating.

Just do what speaks to your growth as a person, with no care as to what others will think of you doing them. This will get natural with time, and you will love yourself for it. I promise. Do it for yourself. Do it for yourself!!

Orange_Paisley · 2019-12-16T19:54:36+00:00

Reading, hiking, learn to cook new things.

cassabell1894 · 2019-12-16T20:17:49+00:00

Drawing is fun. Even if you copy off another picture, it is really relaxing and helps focus. Just need a pencil and a picture of something you like😊

grand_tiremaster · 2019-12-17T04:24:03+00:00

Do you have a wildlife rescue near you? Volunteering to take care of critters is always a good way to keep busy :) you may even be lucky enough to hold a cute baby bird.

AnnieandFish · 2019-12-16T19:10:34+00:00

If you live on campus, there are probably some nice walking paths or park areas to chill and enjoy nature. I like taking a notebook to draw outside in nicer weather (maybe not relevant to December, but parks are nice much of the year)

jewdy09 · 2019-12-17T11:09:01+00:00

Sell anything you don’t use anymore online. You’ll reduce your clutter and make some money to buy something lovely to level up.

Winter_Inevitable · 2019-12-16T19:31:39+00:00

Get a job. Sorry to be rude, but if you need help being busy and are broke, may as well make money while you're at it.

Title	How to keep myself busy?
Author	NecessarilyDark
Upvotes	34
Comments	26
Date	December 16, 2019 7:00 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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