Not all the time a person has will be fully used for productive things. There are times when someone will feel tired of work or bored, then choose to be alone. Because not all the time should be used for a busy life.
Various reasons appear ranging from wanting a break or even as an appreciation for using his energy to the fullest. If you are one of those people, try doing these five things so that your alone time can be more useful.
1. Reading motivational books for self-development
illustration of reading a book at home (pexels.com/karolina grabowska)It is undeniable, if reading activities can always be a solution when alone. When that calm comes, there’s nothing wrong with reading the various collections of books that you have. You can buy or even borrow books and visit the nearest library.
Choose a motivational book that can make you more developed. The knowledge gained from the contents of the book can inspire you to improve yourself again. Sometimes it’s okay to read fiction books, but you still have to balance it with motivational books, right?
2. Write a diary to calm the heart
illustration writing (pexels.com/George Milton)Besides reading, of course you can use your free time to write. You can start writing down your worries in a diary. It doesn’t matter if you write diary for myself. It can be an outlet when things are no longer on your side.
There is always a lesson from the problems you face. Could be through books diary you will read it again as a lesson material. Writing in a book diary it can also become a work if you want to expand it, whether it’s into a collection of short stories or a novel.
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3. Watching educational movies or videos
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illustration of watching a movie (pexels.com/Ron Lach)If you have free time and alone, it can be used to watch. While relaxing and breaking the ice, you can look for films or shows that are educational. You can access it via YouTube or even the video and movie site at online streaming platform other.
You can also download it first, so you can watch it offline later. Of course, this can make you more excited and learn a lot from what you watch. Try to choose and sort out the right impressions, OK!
4. Listening to your favorite song for relaxation
illustration of listening to songs (pexels.com/Tirachardkumtanom)If you’re alone when you’re still confused about what to do, try lying down and playing your favorite song. Apart from being a self-entertainer, listening to songs can also provide relaxation if you choose a calming genre.
However, if you don’t want to play it through smartphonecan still listen to songs on the radio or music box. Taking advantage of alone time by listening to songs will make you feel much better and comfortable. You don’t feel lonely anymore either!
5. Take advantage of the time to lie down so that the energy is filled again
lying down illustration (pixabay.com/free-photos)The last tip is to choose to lie down. Every now and then using the time to lay down is a fun thing. You can set the time so it’s not too much. Of course, you have completed your duties and obligations first, yes. So that your lay down time is much calmer.
Choose the right place, so that your time alone and choosing to lie down is maximized. It aims to restore energy to the maximum. Laying here is not always about sleeping. You can sit and enjoy the view while enjoying a warm drink.
Having time alone, of course, is a challenge in doing other activities. However, you also have to control and make a schedule so that alone time becomes more useful. Don’t just daydream all day without taking action, okay?
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