Been feeling like my whole life revolves around computers lately and thinking I need to step out. I study on laptop all day and then scroll through my phone or do something on my laptop again – kinda want to learn something that’ll actually make me happier or healthier.
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Dance.
This might not exactly be what you’re looking for, but I’ve started keeping a list of fun things of want to learn in my spare time and generally being more curious about the world. Things I’ve learned so far include how to make homemade pretzels, how to care for boston ferns, some star constellations, how to fix neck problems (mckenzie method), drawing/painting basics via bob ross, lifestyle planning, and more. Literally just being more mindful of things that somewhat interest you to rekindle that childlike curiosity. Would recommend
Learn to enjoy some kind of exercise or sport!
Get outside! Im in tech also and have recently gone camping with my son now since he is little older to enjoy it with me. Its been such a great learning experience that we’ve already have plans to do 7 state parks during this summer. Accessories are not too expensive and being outdoors makes you appreciate the small things in life. WE MADE FIRE!
Cooking
Social skills can help a lot in life
Time to go hiking. Just to get some fresh air in ya.
Opening locks without keys My grandmother has Alzheimer’s and leaves the keys at home all the time
Learn to cook!
Gardening, cooking, crafts, etc.
Social dancing!
Swing dancing and salsa are both easy-entry and usually have large communities. Social dancing is life changing.
Sewing!!! Comes in so handy, you can fix your own clothes so you don’t have to buy new ones, tailor them to fit you perfectly (elevates your style a lot) and eventually you might be able to make your own
Mindfulness
Hiking/walking. Helped calm my mind after quitting drinking. Just fuck off out the door. Brain usually stops its chatter after 20 or so minutes.
Learn an instrument or learn a skill like welding or blacksmithing.
Sleeping enough
One knowledge based, I learned personal financial planning, and learning philosophy specifically hindu philosophy.
One art based, I am learning calligraphy.
One physical, learning calisthenics.
That’s how I manage my to learn things.
I also maintain a skill tree in a note book, where each branch represent a skill and next leave have to be unlocked. Like for calligraphy the next leave will unlock when I do calligraphy practice daily for 30 days and save money to buy a pilot parallel pen.
I am following gamification of life for self improvement, so although I mentioned 30 days practice to explain but the actual conditions are when I get my intelligence attribute at 10 points and get reward points enough to buy pilot parallel pen.