Good way to spend down time

coop_dogg · 2015-06-19T08:35:25+00:00

Create instead of consume. Instead of reading reddit, write a blog post about something you care about. Or draw something cool. Just try as hard as you can to create something in your downtime, don't reach for the phone or computer!

Broda_mane · 2015-06-19T11:54:40+00:00

Learn an instrument. Extremely rewarding and like riding a bike. I bought a harmonica and play it whenever I'm in traffic or sitting around. That aside, learn something.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH · 2015-06-19T05:57:06+00:00

To start you off:

Read a book and cultivate your mind (http://i.imgur.com/aJNXUJh.jpg)

Download MeetUp App, find a hobby and go do it with strangers.

AlphaAsFAQ · 2015-06-19T05:58:18+00:00

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Danedina · 2015-06-19T12:12:46+00:00

Get a guitar. You can always get better, so it will soak up any free time you have.

BetaMaleFeminist · 2015-06-19T13:53:56+00:00

There is physical exhaustion, and there is mental exhaustion. When I reach mental exhaustion, I don't want to pick up a book, or write a blog, or do anything that requires thought. That's when I get caught up watching TV. But one trick I learned is to watch documentaries, or nature shows. You learn fascinating things that you can use in social settings to amp up you value, and it doesn't feel like work.

SolidScorpion · 2015-06-19T13:06:38+00:00

I go out and walk my dog to the park, trying to spend some quality time with him

fingermeal · 2015-06-19T13:16:08+00:00

I recently quit playing games and spending time on my PC (while at home). I used to spend almost all my time on it. Now I find myself bored a lot. Going to the gym helps but only for an hour or so. Ive been playing guitar for years so thats always something I can pickup... I just need. more. hobbies.

MeatCurtainRod · 2015-06-19T16:03:14+00:00

work on one of my hobbies (reloading is my favorite). Create a project plan for hobbies just like you would for work and execute. BTW, going to the gym is downtime, it is a hobby.

Title	Good way to spend down time
Author	Doren17
Upvotes	11
Comments	15
Date	June 19, 2015 5:25 AM UTC (11 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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