If someone were to write a book about your life, would the title
be something like The Predictable Tale of (Insert Your Name
Here)'s Monotonous Existence — or would it be The Exciting Escapades of (Your
Name)'s Wild and Adventurous Life?
Most of us are in the stage of our lives where we’re either
doing what we love or are working towards it. But, even so, there comes a time
when it all of it becomes boring. Work gets monotonous, weekends aren’t all
that exciting, and we’re constantly feeling that our lives are coming to a
standstill.
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.
Want to live an exciting life?
Does
it mean we have to take up skydiving?
Become a spy?
Drive
an expensive red sports car?
Those are exciting for sure, but most of us don't
have the money or the stomach for that kind of excitement on a regular basis.
In fact, I think excitement is relative to our individual personalities and
life circumstances.
You don't have to do or be something dramatic to have a more
interesting and exciting life. Small and simple changes, shifts in thinking,
and self-improvement
stretches can shake up your world enough to make it more fun, fascinating and
adventurous — on your own terms.
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.
Want some ideas? how to make life
more exciting.
To make your life interesting,
you must first not worry about what other people deem interesting and just do
what you want to do. Simple as that. Try something new and all that jazz.
. 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 theater. 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 favourite band and take your favourite 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.
What
would you recommend making life more interesting? I’d love to hear your
responses.
