Enjoy more Aha moments
Your
real life probably falls somewhere in-between agonizing moments and wanton exhilaration — perhaps long
stretches of boredom (or busyness) interspersed with moments of joy. (And even
fun and joy can become predictable with repetition.)
As creatures of habit, our
routines are comfortable and comforting. We, humans, tend to resist too much
excitement even while we long to live a more exciting life. Living an exciting
life appears great in theory, but it's a bit daunting when we're faced with the
possibility of doing something to make it exciting. You can get out of the rut of your everyday routine and put some
sparkle into your lifestyle with just a little creative thinking and planning.
. Make room. It's hard to add excitement
to your life if your life is overflowing with mindless tasks and chores. Can
you simplify, delegate, or eliminate any of these boring and mindless tasks to
make room for excitement? Sometimes we fill our lives with these things to
avoid stretching ourselves toward happiness. Is that you?
2. Shake up your morning routine. Instead of following the same wake-up routine every day, do it differently
on occasion. Get up ten minutes early and have breakfast outside. Turn off the
TV and put on music. Make love before work. Drive a different way. Just
starting your day differently will give you a little thrill.
3. Be the host. Take
the initiative to entertain and invite friends or family over for dinner or
something different — like a wine tasting or game night.
4. Move your furniture. Rearrange or redecorate a room, switching things up enough that it feels
new and different.
5. Go cheer. Attend a competitive,
fast-paced sporting event like tennis, basketball, or racing where the energy
and excitement of the sport is contagious.
6. Get a makeover. Get a
new haircut, have your make-up done by a pro, buy a new outfit, or try a new
style. It's even more fun if you do this with a friend.
7. Cut a rug. Now wear that new outfit or haircut to go out to a
dance club — or just dance at home with great music and friends.
8. Find exciting people. Look around at people you know whose lives seem interesting and exciting.
Take the initiative to get to know them so that you can be included in some of
their excitement.
9. Plan an adventure trip. Even if you can't afford to take a trip now, just researching, planning,
and dreaming can give you a boost and build excitement for the time when you
can afford to go. Include saving money as part of your planning!
10. Learn something new. Study a new language, a new skill, a hobby. You will open doors to meeting
new people who share your interests and abilities and gain a sense of
confidence and achievement.
11. Shake up your sex life. Be adventurous. Read the Kama Sutra. Join the Mile-High Club. Find a new
location. Just do it.
12. Get out of the house. Step away from the TV or computer and do something. Take a walk with a
friend. Go to the bookstore and browse. Visit a local gallery or museum.
13. Go on a weekend excursion. Plan a fun getaway for 2-3 days for some outdoor or indoor adventure. REI
offers a variety of adventure travel including some great weekend getaways if you want some ideas.
14. Test drive a sports car. Ok, so you may not be able to buy one, but that doesn't mean you can't try
it out. Go take a spin behind the wheel of your favorite car.
15. Arrange a secret rendezvous. Surprise your beloved with a romantic evening or overnight hotel stay.
16. Try an unusual recipe. Cook something that you've never tried before or order something unusual
at a restaurant that you wouldn't normally try.
17. Read an adventure novel or thriller. Enjoy your excitement vicariously through a juicy,
good book.
18. Go to a comedy club or mystery dinner theatre. Have an exciting evening of laughs or thrills to
shake up your routine weekend.
19. Write down your life vision. Spend some time thinking about your ideal life filled fun, excitement and
adventure. Write down your vision and the actions you could take to get
yourself there.
20. Adopt a pet. This
is excitement plus responsibility, so be sure you are ready for both. A pet
(especially a puppy) will be great company and provide fun opportunities to
meet other pet people.
21. Go to a rock concert. Get tickets to your favorite band and take your favorite person to
listen to some body-moving music.
22. Go skinny dipping. Night time is best if you don't want the excitement of an arrest. Find a
pool or a hot tub, strip down, and bring a loved one. Add a bottle of champagne
for even more excitement.
23. Try a random act of kindness. Do something unexpectedly nice for a friend or a stranger. Pay for
someone's coffee. Send balloons. Leave a love note.
24. Be curious about people. Ask people (old and new friends) questions about their lives. Learn what
other people do and what makes them tick. You might discover something
intriguing about them and yourself.
25. Don't wait. Don't
wait to try something, to initiate, to act. Stop playing it safe or looking for
someone else to take the lead. Be a creative creator of your life. You can make
it as exciting and thrilling as you wish.
26. Do that one big thing. Is there one big action you've been holding back on that could turn your
life from boring to amazing? Maybe it's a job change, a move, a proposal, a
change of scenery, a new relationship in your life. Whatever it is, take the first step.
Action creates momentum, and momentum builds excitement.
For the most part, an exciting
life doesn't happen to you. (And when it does, it may not be the kind of
excitement you want!) You need to find ways to jazz up your life in small ways
by shifting your perspective — and changing some of your daily actions.
Small and fresh change can
enliven you and create a new and exciting outlook on life.
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