With the increased access to information on almost everything under the sun, the old saying of an idle mind being the devil’s garage often proves true. Here is five suggestions of the enjoyable ways of spending these moments without wasting yourself.
1. Tour Your Neighbourhood
Take a tour of your neighbourhood using the routes you have never followed or rarely use. You may be surprised by the many places you have never known existed. You will also learn a new thing about the area. If you are new, then remember that getting lost is a possibility, so carry your phone with you.
2. Play Newspaper Games
Crosswords and Sudoku are great games if you want something that is intellectually engaging. You can easily download mobile apps, but everyone is doing the same. Use your free time to relive the good old days when our grandparents spent quiet hours with just a pencil, a rubber, and an open newspaper.
3. Online Games
If newspapers are not your thing, then try online casino games. First, they do not take up any storage space on your phone. Secondly, they do not have the same level of distraction as the games you download to your mobile phone. Furthermore, you can easily switch games until you find a game satisfies your interest. Whether you are interested in more playful or intellectual challenging games, there is something for you to switch between on these platforms.
4. Studio Audience
Watching a movie is a great activity to pass time, but you could develop this into something more. You can be a part of a studio audience for an upcoming episode of a TV series. Check online for websites that offer subscriptions for these events in your town, or one close to you, and book a space.
5. Learn a Skill or Trick
Another way of making the most out of your spare time is to learn a skill of interest such as cooking, knitting, or the piano. You will be surprised by how fast time flies, and the exhilarating feeling of accomplishment. This could also be a great way of getting to know more people. Considering you have something in common already, the chances are you will connect to each other nicely. Who knows, you might meet a new friend for life there.