There is nothing wrong with watching a bit of TV once in a while. But watching it every night can become a drag. It’s something you do out of habit rather than out of choice. Perhaps you watch TV to unwind after work.There are heaps of other things you can do to unwind or relax in the evening that aren’t blobbing out in front of the TV. Here are some ideas:
1.Read a book
2.Go for a walk barefoot
3.Go to the beach
4.Cook a delicious meal
5.Clean your bedroom
6.Meditate
7.Sit in your garden
8.Ride your bike
9.Go to a yoga class
10.Go to the gym
11.Go for a run
12.Do a puzzle
13.Dance
14.Have a beer
15.Write a book
16.Set some goals
17.Start keeping a diary
18.Grow a vege garden
19.Go fishing
20.Go to a pub quiz
21.Smell some flowers
22.Have a glass of red wine
23.Stretch
24.Play cards
25.Play a board game
26.Chat with a family member or friend
27.Check yourself out in the mirror
28.Build a deck
29.Throw out all your junk
30.Go to the local pool and sit in the spa or sauna
31.Chop some wood
32.Do some volunteer work
33.Start investigating personal development
34.Go and relax under a tree
35.Climb a tree
36.Build a tree house
37.Make a short film
38.Look through old photo albums
39.Re-organize them if they need it
40.Play a musical instrument
41.Learn to play one if you don’t know how
42.Write a letter to family or friends
43.Knit a sweater
44.Do a cross stitch
45.Learn a language
46.Take a night class
47.Try a new sport
48.Go Ten Pin bowling
49.Start a blog or a website
50.Sit on a rug in front of the fireplace. Just watch the fire, its addictive
51.Set fire on your gabbage can
52.Do a headstand against the wall
53.Get an early night’s sleep
54.Have a cup of tea
55.Try a martial art
56.Go and harvest shellfish from the rock pools
57.Jump off the pier at the lake
58.Build a homemade raft
59.Build a set of shelves
60.Get a project car and do it up
61.Spend some time with your other half
62.Go out and find another half
63.Coach a local kids sports team
64.Play with your kids
65.Babysit someone else’s kids
66.Daydream
67.Practice visualization techniques
68.Play dress ups
69.Have a long shower
70.Have a bubble bath
71.Call a friend you haven’t talked to in ages
72.Go kayaking
73.Go swimming
74.Invite someone round for dinner
75.Give someone a massage
76.Get someone to give you a massage
77.Go out for dinner
78.Quit your job
79.Vent any negative emotions you are holding on to
80.Tell someone you love them
81.Write a list of all the things you love about yourself
82.Re-decorate
83.Pray
84.Play with your pets
85.Walk the dog and enjoy it
86.Just sit and literally feel the world around you. Experience the moment
87.Play with bubble wrap
88.Lie down and watch the clouds go by
89.Sit and watch traffic go past
90.Have a fruit salad
91.Get all your things ready for tomorrow so you can sleep in a bit
92.Turn off your cellphone
93.Forage fruit from wild fruit trees
94.Visit your parents or grandparents or kids. Or grandkids.
95.Go for a drive
96.Shut your eyes and reflect on life
97.Put some indoor plants round your house
98.Go to the driving range
99.Go to the airport and watch the planes
100.Put on your favorite peace of music
101.Sit and breathe deeply
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