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10 Things to Do When You Don't Know What to Do!

A Few Helpful Hints for Your Day

By A ReedPublished 6 years ago 5 min read
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These are 10 simple tips you can use whenever you start to feel stuck for the day. We all have days where we wake up and have no clue what to do with ourselves. I actually used six of these tips for myself while creating this article. Hopefully, some of these can help you too!

Number 1. Just stop and don't do anything!

What I mean by this is to not literally just drop to the floor but to give yourself a moment to relax your mind. Start with laying or sitting down somewhere comfortable. Close your eyes and just breathe. In that moment don't worry about anything. A moment of silence can help your mind have a little reboot to figure out your next move.

Number 2. Make a list of everything you can accomplish for the day!

This list is going to consist of things that should better you. It can be something simple like putting away the dishes or more detailed like creating a new resume and applying for that job you always wanted. Make sure you add in details. For example, instead of just writing down "clean house," narrow it into categories. Your start off could be parts of the house like the bathroom. Then narrow it down further to cleaning out bathtub and toilet, wiping counters, add clean towels, etc...

Number 3. Go for a nice walk!

I personally love going on nature walks. It just brings a natural peace to me being able to breathe fresh air and listen to the Earth itself with no distractions. This can relate to number 1 in the sense that you let your mind relax. If you live in an area where you don't have parks or the weather is just nasty just take a small walk around your home. It may sound silly if you live in a small place but it can help to stretch the body.

Number 4. Work out!

Working out can be done in so many ways and can be done anywhere. You can work out at the gym, obviously, in bed or outside. Whatever you decide to do its good to get the blood flowing. Sometimes I like to workout for about ten minutes before a shower. I do some basic crunches and leg lifts. If you ever feel stuck, YouTube is extremely helpful in learning new moves.

Number 5. Learn a new skill!

This is a huge category. This can be from learning a new craft like sewing to learning how to code online. The internet has all the information you need to learn where to start on whatever you choose. Like number 2, you can make a list of things you would like to learn and interest you. The hardest part is just starting because you will never know how much you love or hate something until you try!

Number 6. Writing!

I am old school and absolutely love writing with pen and paper. I'll admit over the years I have hoarded so many journals but almost using none because they were too pretty. I have about ten random spiral notebooks around my house filled with random information. I write down my thoughts on how I feel in the moment, things I want to accomplish in the future, or ideas I have. Even if you do not like writing, it can be good to jot down your thoughts and reread them and really study how you think as a person.

Number 7. Get yourself a good meal!

Good food is one of the best things in the world, especially if you have had a crummy day but you know you have an amazing meal waiting for you at home or a great restaurant that has something that makes you forget about your worries. Eating doesn't have to be expensive. Sometimes the hole in the wall places are ridiculously affordable or if you like cooking, you can create a beautiful dish for a fraction of what places would charge. Getting something nutritious or delicious in your body can help you power up.

Number 8. Call some friends!

If you don't know what to do and don't like being alone, call up someone. Just having another person around you can help you feel good and excited and you usually end up figuring things out to do for the day. If you're sociable you can always go out and meet new people. It can be a great learning experience to listen to a stranger's point of view.

Number 9. Listen to music!

Music is life! That is a fact! Music can change the mood you have. It can be fun, happy, sad, chill... You can spend hours listening to and finding new music. Most of my favorite songs I have found by accident just surfing through YouTube! Just listening to some good stuff and start dancing!

Number 10. Do nothing!

Similar to number 1, but more of a long haul tip. It's okay to just stay home and chill. Growing up people make such a fuss about getting into a good college, getting a great job, then marriage, and kids. Sometimes you need to have a lazy day for yourself and just relax. Just because it may be the weekend it doesn't mean you have to be hustling every single minute. (If you do hustle, it is respectable.) Just take the day or a few hours for yourself and relax. Watch some movies or sleep.

Thank you for reading this article! This is the very first of more to come!

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About the Creator

A Reed

Just a simple woman with an immense amount of thoughts. Trying to figure out what to do in life.

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