12 Ways To Add More Variety To Your Routine:
If you’re feeling stuck in negative thoughts or going through a rough patch, remember that you can add variety and joy to your life—just like people who stay positive do. Positive people aren’t positive because life is perfect; they face bad days, too. They’ve just learned some helpful ways to keep things fresh, which can make all the difference. Life doesn’t always move at the pace we want, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy small, daily moments along the way. Here are a few easy ways to bring more variety to your routine:
1. Practice gratitude:
Throughout the day, they find moments of gratitude, which helps them feel happier and more aware. When you spend time feeling gratitude, your thoughts become more positive and peaceful.
*”Think gratitude is hard? Try this journal and see how easy it can be.”
2. Redesign your space:
If your living space doesn’t inspire you, add new sensory experiences such as candles, lights, flowers, wall art, or plants. You can also keep things fresh by rearranging furniture, changing cushion covers, or rearranging shelves.
3. Learning Something New:
There is always more to learn about the world and ourselves. Try learning a new language, how to code, how to draw, how to take good photos, how to care for plants, or how to make your own clothes. The best thing is that there are so many free resources to learn these online (YouTube, Skillshare, blogs, etc.).
4. Invest time and energy in things that make you feel positive:
Whether it’s time for meditation, exercise, art projects, or book clubs, positive people spend time doing things that make their bodies and minds feel good.
5. Change up your morning routine:
Change Your Morning Routine Bring variety into your life by changing your morning routine. Do you usually have breakfast at the table? Have your breakfast on the veranda and listen to the birdsong. Do you usually start the day with work? At the gym? Take your workout outdoors by running sprints on a nature trail or track. The rest of your day begins.
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6. Try new recipes or a new way of eating:
Pick a recipe you were lazy for and cook yourself a meal! Half the thrill is figuring out what to do, or making cooking something you crave by finding new recipes you’ve never tried before. You can also try new diets, for example, Go vegan or vegetarian for a month …etc
Related: Emotional Eating:10 Ways To Stop it And Be Mindful Of Your Diet
7. Embrace your curiosity:
An inquisitive mind is rarely bored. Try to be intrigued by everything around you. When you find beauty in the ordinary, you’ll never be bored again.
8. Have fun:
During your free time, watch a YouTube video or listen to a stand-up comedy performance. Who doesn’t love to lift their spirits with some goofy vibes?
Related:20 Things To Do In Your Free Time
9. Reconnect with an old friend you haven’t seen in a while:
Call him up and ask if he’d like a coffee. It will feel so good to see someone again that you haven’t seen in a long time.
Related: How To Maintain Lasting and Strong Friendships: 10 Tips
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10. Start a Conversation :
Talking to strangers can be intimidating, but it is very rewarding. Strike up a conversation with the woman who serves you coffee, the family across from you at the grocery store, or a new colleague who seems a bit shy.
11. Hear the sounds of nature :
Go outside and listen to the crickets chirping, the birds singing and the wind blowing. Concentrate hard and marvel at the beautiful sounds of nature that you were too busy to hear.
12. Do something else:
A person can only do the same thing so many times before they get bored. The best way to bring fun into your everyday life is to do something different as much as possible, no matter how big or small it is. Regular variety helps maintain interest in day-to-day business. Do you have any fun ideas you’d add to this list?
If so, comment below!
