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What to do when you have nothing to do.


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I have been there.  Bored out of my mind because I have no real responsibilities at a particular point in time. Nothing I really had to be doing.  No school.  No job.  Just me alone with my thoughts.  Endless phone scrolling.  Watching others spend their time in productive ways while I spend it doing...nothing.

These periods of inactivity can easily lead to comparison, feelings of extreme unproductivity and even depression.  So what can you do when there is seemingly nothing to do?

I. Exercise. 💃

Exercise is amazing for the body and mind.  Better yet, there are so many forms of exercise to choose from.  In addition, exercise is a productive ti💭💭💬me suck that can occupy about an hour of your day.  My two favorite forms are weightlifting and group yoga classes.  I weightlift about 3-4x per week and take one yoga class a week. I can not recommend incorporating exercise into your daily routine enough!

II. Find a hobby. 💅

Yes, exercise is considered a hobby.  But there are many other activities you can chose to occupy yourself.  I personally love reading.  Currently reading Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and love it.  I recommend picking a hobby and sticking with it for a few weeks to a month.  Give it a fair shot to see if it is something you enjoy.   I also recommend podcasts for anyone who does not have the patience for reading!  Spotify has many free podcasts.  My Current Podcast Recs (Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlin, A Better You by Fernanda Ramirez, House Guest with Kenzie Elizabeth)

III.  Connect with Friends and Family. 👋

Hanging out with friends/family or simply just facetiming them can be a fulfilling way to spend free time.   

IV.  Practice Mindfulness. 🙏

My last tip-mindfulness.  When you find yourself with excess amounts of time you can incorporate acts of mindfulness to maintain your mental health and increase perspective.  Mindfulness could simply look like going outside and breathing in fresh air.  Meditation.  Deep Breathing.  Journaling your goals or things your grateful for.  






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