Yes. Life can be boring when there's nothing new and exciting to do. ( Like now .. )
We would all love to try new things to add spice to our life,but most of us are out of ideas. Here are a few simple ideas on things to do to step outside your comfort zone. Hope you try a few of them and don't blame me if they don't work out well!
Greet 30 people at work with a warm good morning before you sit down at your seat.It feels good!
Jog/Cycle to work.
Get yourself that hairstyle you always wanted but never tried.
Call up your Dad and Mom just to say 'I love you'!
Write a love letter to all the people you truly love and care about.
Spend a day at a water theme park.
Borrow/Rent a bicycle for a day, go around your neighborhood and rediscover it all over again.
Get up one hour early, play your favorite songs, and dance like crazy for one hour!
Join a gym,get your daily schedule and begin your total body workout!
Join drawing lessons. Might come in handy, like in the Titanic.
Negotiate anything you buy for half price.Sometimes,you actually get things for half price. Don't be shocked when you do.
Dance on the road for a full one minute.
Walk into KFC or McDonalds and inspire 5 people to become vegetarians. Then walk into a vegan restaurant and inspire 5 people to become non vegetarians.
Travel alone in a train for any inter-state travel.Book your own tickets.
Teach your parents how to use Facebook/Skype/Chat/Whatsapp.
Join Yoga,Meditation,Swimming,Karate or Thai-Chi classes.
Go to a Karaoke and sing all your favorite songs.
Take free tuition for a child in school.
Ask for directions on the road.When told the right direction,tell the person 'I don't trust you' and walk away.
Sing songs to 10 strangers on the road. I got yelled at only once doing this , and it was worth it !
Ask the Taxi driver if the taxi will go to the nearest city.If he says yes,tell him 'Then go',and walk away.
Send thank you notes to people as and when they help you. Or maybe a little later.
Serve tea to strangers on the road.
Make a list of all the uncomfortable conversations that you have been avoiding for a long time. Pick the phone and call.Don't think.
Fill the trunk of your car with Coca-Cola. Stop by a Cop's car and ask them if they want some Coke. This may not always end well !
Pay for someone else's bills at the supermarket/restaurant.Pay your own as well!
Open doors for the elderly and for women.
Play with a dog!
Go to a disco club and dance like no one is watching!
Get yourself arrested by the police for a day. Uh , maybe not.
Visit a place of worship other than your own.
Have only fruits and vegetables for a week.
Sleep on the grass,under the stars!
Take a blind bath.(yes,turn off the lights!)
Have your dinner silently,no mobiles,no conversations,no distractions.Really taste your food!
Cook a meal for 10 people and serve them.
Throw a party for all your friends for no reason at all!
Make a 'Free Hug' board,go out there on the road,and hug strangers! May not work great , depends on where you live I guess.
Dress in a super hero costume,get out and walk all day in it.
Call up three teachers from your school days and let them know how thankful you are. Or how terrible they were !
I'm looking forward to hear your own ideas as well.Please feel free to share them as comments to this post.