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Warning: Step away from your TV
Things to do when you realise you're glued to the sofa!
“It’s what time!?” How often has a quick peek at what’s on the telly turned into a late night ending in info-mercials and a tomb of empty crisp and chocolate wrappers? Getting caught up in the routine of coming home; only to crash into the couch and daze out in front of the telly all night is easier than the flip of the remote. Sure, a little quality time with you and the black box (or sexy sleek flatscreens for you chic ones) can be delightful at times. There’s no sense in making the TV into an evil thing that we should feel guilty about watching. After a stressful, boring, cold, or crap day, zoning out of ourselves and into the lives and dramas of others can provide much needed respite and laughter. But, when we are zoned out all the time, we’re missing the joys and pleasures that come with zoning into our wonderful selves.
Here are a few ideas that might entice you to get off your a** and try something new:
- Make your own fancy dress - sure the ‘ol tea towel can definitely double as a caveman loin cloth!
- Board games - nothing beats a crackin game of Scrabble, Monopoly, or perhaps Cluedo.
- Wiki cruising - oh the gems of useless knowledge to be discovered!
- Play in your kitchen - new recipes, gorgeous dishes and perhaps hilarious f*** ups.
- Knitting - stitch and b**** is all the rage.
- Join a Panto - oh yes you can!
- Walks and cycles in the cold air - clear the head and lungs out.
- Make your own Christmas cards and Christmas gifts - nothing says I care about you more than homemade creations.
- Sign up for a new class - dance, yoga, languages, cooking; there is lots on offer in your community.
- Check out free online tutorials - you’d be amazed what information is at your finger tips.
- Shake your a**, exercise your dance moves and grooves alone in your house or out in da club!
- Tune into a new radio station - online, digital, old school beat box: entertain your ears!
- Voodoo doll creation - you’ll never think of your ex in better form!
- Make a ‘to-do’ list for the next month/year/five years/ lifetime... and get doing it!
- Communal chillin’ - get the mates over, gather round and enjoy one another’s company. No texting allowed!
- Bed night - Take a hot shower, slip into some cosy pjs, and cuddle up into bed nice and early. Feeling a bit lonely?.... grab a hot water bed for comfort... or any other ‘toys’ you may prefer.
- Go gigging! Check out the local tunes coming from your favourite or perhaps never visited venue. You may be surprised what head nodding beats you come across.
- Be a book worm - get into your books. Pack in the facts or get lost in a great story.
- Pamper your toes - find tools for a homemade pedicure and a splash of bright colour to brighten up the dull winter days.
- Call old friends - sure Facebook is great for keeping up with old mates, but how amazing would it be to actually hear their voice?!
Any other ideas? Drop a comment below or email emily@spunout.ie with a more in depth article/video/ pic about your favourite get off your a*** activity!
