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 ? Your real life probably falls somewhere in between agonizing moments and wanton exhilaration. Perhaps you experience 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 actually doing something to make it exciting.
What Can I Do To Make My Life More Interesting?
Below, we outline specific things you can do to spice up your life. But first, let’s take a moment to look at the big picture. Generally speaking, what makes life interesting?
Variety: At the top of the list is variety — because, as they say, it’s the spice of life. Think about how dreary and dull life would be if everyone were the same. No thank you, ma’am! Curiosity: A willingness to try new things is key to leading an exciting life. Change of Scenery: Enjoying different landscapes and viewpoints is vital to a well-lived life. Absorbing the same thing, day in and out, has a corrosive effect on the brain. Get To Know Yourself: Understanding precisely who you are and what you’re about gives your life direction. Moreover, people on a deliberate path tend to stumble upon a greater number of fascinating things.
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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. At age 26, excitement for me was moving to New York for a fashion career. At age 36, with two toddlers under age three, my thrill was leaving the house for a couple of hours to walk around Walmart. 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.
26 Exciting and Interesting Things To Do
1. 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 in order 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 fascinating 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 with sex. 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. Tesla will often bring the test drive to your home or office.
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 or mission statement 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. Adopting 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 favorite band and take your favorite 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 complete stranger. Pay for someone’s coffee. Send balloons. Leave a love note.
24. Be curious about people.
Ask people questions (old and new friends) 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 to start.
Don’t wait to try something, to initiate, to take action. 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.
Final thoughts
Have you found some interesting things to do to make your life exciting? Are you seeking some interesting things to do today? If so, don’t sit back and wait for them to fall in your lap. 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 look for something to do to make your life more interesting and fun. Find small ways to jazz up your life 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. And the benefits of your actions will surprise you. You’ll . . .
Overcome fear of trying new things. Stimulate creative thinking. Learn more about yourself and what makes you happy. Become a more interesting and engaging person to others. Learn new skills and ideas. Build new, positive habits. Gain a sense of confidence and self-mastery.
Step out of your comfort zone and shake up your life! A new, more exciting life is just one action away.
