Stop Life from Becoming Routine Before it’s too Late
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Ever Feel like you are in a rut? Has the pandemic taken away some of the excitement in your life and left you with what feels like a boring routine barely worth posting about on social media? Well, Ellen has brought the perfect article, “Stop Life from Becoming Routine Before it’s too Late.” Remember last week when I said, “I should find an expert guest writer on getting out of a rut?” Well you in for a treat, take it away Ellen…
Stop Life from Becoming Routine Before it’s too Late
You can’t deny it anymore; you have a boring life. The routine that you once adored has put you in a rut. Before you get hopeless, let’s find the perfect solution. These tips will tell how and what you can do to make your life exciting again.
Leave the Boring Life by Building Your New Routine
Excellence is a habit, as famously stated by Aristotle. And he was right; having a consistent routine makes for living a more successful life. But are you feeling tired of your routine? Have you bought something you don’t even want? Has your boring sex life tempted you to look at the best hookup sites? Have you been asking why life is boring?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to get out of your boring life. Don’t get us wrong; we are not telling you to do away with your well-thought routine. No! What we want to do is encourage you to switch up your schedule to stop having a boring life.
And it is possible too. Remember, happiness is relative: What works for you might not work for another individual. So, create something unique to you. Here are some of the tips on what to do when your life is boring.
Start with Something New
Do you know that your routine is your comfort zone? Think about it; when you get used to doing the same things, time and time again, they become your source of comfort. But eventually, they add up to your boring life and get you stuck in a rut.
Life is boring as it is, so don’t make it worse by doing the same things. Switch things up by doing something new and different. For example, when was the last time you changed the route you take on your way to work?
When was the last time you engaged a stranger in conversation? Have you tried a new restaurant in your city? As simple as these examples seem, doing something new and unexpected is going to boost your creativity and stifle your boring life.
Besides, life is too short to wear boring clothes. Take yourself to the mall for a wardrobe change. We promise your life will be reenergized. Just make sure that anything you do is positive: You don’t want to sleep in and get to work late in the spirit of trying something different.
Take Care of Your Mind
Now that you are excited about starting fresh, it is time to take care of your mind. Yes! Your mind is a vital piece of ensuring you don’t live a boring life. Start with decluttering your home. You will be surprised just how much a clean room can help optimize your mind.
Once you are done, find a quiet place and make a list of all the things you need to do daily, weekly, and monthly. With your plan in hand, prioritize items in order of importance, set specific timeframes for each item in the list, and give yourself breaks.
Then start to practice positive thinking. Every time you find yourself thinking of something negative, replace it with something positive. For instance, if you wake up and think about how lazy you feel, switch, and think about how happy you are and how your achievements will feel satisfying.
This practice also helps you to be proactive; another tip to taking care of your mind. So instead of looking through your emails when you wake up, take one or two hours to yourself. Use this time to do the things that matter to you.
Such things should also make you happy or boost your creativity, like reading a book. Once you are done, visualize your day. Make it an optimistic vision and remember to stay accountable. Don’t forget to include time away from your phone on your list.
If you want to live a less boring life, you need to be comfortable living in silence; it doubles as excellent practice for refreshing your mind.
Then Look into Your Physical Health
This should not come as a surprise. Your physical health takes more than wearing good clothes. So start practicing deep breathing. While breathing is something you do effortlessly, deep breathing will expel toxins in your lungs.
Then be mindful of what you eat. Different foods affect your energy levels differently. Foods high in sugar and carbs release the feel-good hormone serotonin, but the energy surge is short. To avoid crashing, eat whole grains, vegetables, lean meats, dairy, and legumes.
These types of foods will boost your concentration and energy. Add exercises to your daily or weekly plan. If you sit all day, find time to stand, and take short walks in between work. Then add other self-care practices to your daily routine.
These might look something like taking healthy tea during the day and afternoon, sleeping for 7 hours every day, getting an occasional massage, or taking an aromatic bath in the tub in the evening. Above all else, do not forget to take your eight glasses of water a day, or more.
Don’t Neglect Your Spirit
As mentioned above, proactive living is a significant factor in helping you live a happy and fulfilling life. If your days are typically busy, take this time to enhance your spirit. For instance, start your day with meditation.
Meditation will restructure your brain and help you get in touch with your spiritual self. Your phone should be silent when you meditate to avoid distractions. We also know that you love your circle of friends, but it is time to switch it up if you’re getting bored.
It would be best to surround yourself with people with good vibes, people who will inspire your spirit. Plan and go to a conference or a retreat that enhances your spiritual life and make such friends. Or, take time to walk in nature in the evenings.
Find a bench in a park to read spiritually inspiring books while you wait for the sunset. And when the sun starts to set, practice gratitude. Be thankful for everything. If you have something to give, like old clothes, donate. These practices will feed your soul.
Conclusion
Is life too short to drive boring cars? Maybe, but if you cannot afford a Mercedes or a Lamborghini, your best bet to a less boring life is to change. Remember, the only way these tips will work is if you commit to them and yourself.
Why is life so boring? It is a question you don’t have to keep asking. If you find the list provided intimidating, break it down into daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly chunks. Start small and build up into something that is concrete for your life.
On the other hand, if you have tried all these before, and you still feel that you have a boring life, it means it is time to elevate. Track what you have been doing, reflect on it, and then find ways to enhance everything. You might mess up, that’s okay. Just make sure you do not give up.
Have you been living a boring life? What did you do to make it better? Did the solution work for you? Tell us; we would love to know.
Author Bio:
The author of this article, Ellen Orton, has been interested in psychological relationships for a long time, often attends seminars and training, and practices the acquired knowledge in classes with problem couples. In her free time, she spends time with her family, enjoys modern painting, photographs of people and nature, and also enjoys making various desserts and pastries.
