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Today, many people know that while spending money on
objects improves short-term happiness, spending time on activities and
experiences is much more cost-effective and brings long term life satisfaction.
Here are 2 hobbies to achieve more and live to a higher potential.
!. Read good books: "ick a topic, any topic. Then find the best authors on that
topic, and read their top rated books. #ts a great way to keep yourself learning
and growing as an individual. #t will open you up to new ideas and take you to
new places.
“ A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only
one.” -George R.R. Martin
2. Enjoy podcasts/audio-books$ %any people listen to podcasts or audio-books
when they drive. &ome even have the good fortune of being able to listen while
at work. 'ree ebooks are available here and free audio-books are available here.
(. Create Music: )nyone can do it. "ick an instrument and watch some videos
to get started. The fastest way to create music is to learn a song, and then make
a similar one with your own twists. 'or those more technically inclined, we
recommend '* &tudio. #t is a great program to create music with.
+. Draw: hether its with pen and a pad of paper or with the ever-loved )dobe
#llustrator, drawing is one of the greatest ways to calm the mind and stimulate
creativity.
. Educate yourself: ouve probably heard of /han )cademy. 0ut what
about 1dacity , "2"1 , pen2&tudy , ebcast.0erkley , or )cademic 3arth4 %uch
of the education one pays for in college is available for little or free on the web.
5. Inform yourself: #ts important to know whats going on in the world. 6eddits
r78ews and r7orld 8ews columns are consistently updated with the latest
news. 6euters is also a good choice.
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9. Improe your mind: "ractice makes perfect. ith brain training games
from *uminosity , :ambridge 0rain &ciences , and 0rainworkshop , you can train
your brain to process information faster and function at a higher level.
;. !earn a new language: )ccording to a recent study, learning a new language
has the added benefit of improving ones reasoning
skills.<uolingo and 'luent1 are great online resources. Here is the best book to
get started. Tip$ singing words in a foreign language aids recall much better
than just reciting the words.
=. C"i-#ong: :alm your mind, improve your blood circulation, balance your
hormones and possibly even increase your life-span. 8ow scientifically backed ,
:hi->ong or ?i->ong is taking the west by storm. 6ead :hi >ong$ The )ncient
:hinese ay to Health.
!@. $tretc": ur modern lives reAuire us to sit in chairs for much time. )s a
result, our hips and backs suffer. %any people notice that after just a few
minutes of stretching the right muscles, we feel much better and our
movements become more fluid. ) outube search for &ridaiva oga will show
the latest and greatest practice of stretching, but simpler routines will have a
positive effect too.
!!. %ody weig"t e&ercises: "ush-ups, pull-ups, and one-legged sAuats are
hands down the ( best exercises you can do with no eAuipment Bother than adoor-frame or tree branch for pull-ups.C <o these (- times a week and observe
as your posture improves and your pains go away.
!2. Run: Have a destination in mind, or just get out and explore. "ut on some
Dero-drop shoes to run with a more natural gait, or if you live by a beach, kick
off your shoes and run barefoot in the sand.
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!(. Climb: Hark back to the good ol days when we were swinging in trees and
did what we pleased. Eust standing in front of a rock wall or a tree can trigger aprimal urge to climb. 'ind an indoor climbing wall to get started, and pretty
soon youll be conAuering mountains.
!+. %rainstorm product ideas: Have an idea for a new product4 "ost it
on?uirky and see if it gets accepted. #f it is, you earn commission on each sale.
)lternatively, you can get into licensing, which has potential for even greater
payoffs. 6ead ne &imple #dea by &tephen /ey to get started.
!. !earn to code: Having the ability to code can open up many opportunities
for you. hether you use it as something to fall back on or as a career
path, 1dacity , :odecademy , and Treehouse are great places to learn the basics.
!5. %uild a sweat-lodge: ) sauna in your own backyard. #ts a great way to
refresh the body and mind. &ee here for how to build one.
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!9. %uy' sell' and trade on Craigslist: &ell your unneeded items, sell your
friends and familys unneeded items and split the profits, and buy strangers
unneeded items and sell those too. &tart now, and one day you could turn our
like &teven rtiD(
!;. )atc" documentaries: 'ew things can be as intriguing at a gooddocumentary. 'or Auality documentaries, check out Fice ,<ocumentary&torm ,
and r7<ocumentaries.
!=. )rite: Eust (@ minutes a day can turn into a great novel, blog, or other work.
#n one study , expressive writing has been shown to improve objectively
assessed and self-reported physical health.
“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseveran!e.” -"amuel #ohnson
2@. Canoe: #ts no wonder so many people enjoy paddling along a river bank or
across a pristine lake. The calming environment , fresh air, and scenic views
instill peace of mind and bring one closer to nature.
2!. *raerse mountain ranges: 'or the ultimate scenic experience, find the
nearest mountain range and take a few days enjoying the peaks and valleys.
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Take a few good friends or go it alone. <ont forget a flashlightG
22. %ecome a naturalist: 'ind a good book on local flora and fauna. Take a close
look at the plants, trees, birds, and other critters outside and try to identify
them. *earn more about the world around youG
2(. %uild medieal siege weapons: &chematics can be found through diligent
>oogle searching. atching a watermelon soar through the air before impacting
the ground can be a very rewarding experience.
2+. %ecome a nootropic user: The main reason people love tea is because of its
calming, anxiety-reducing properties. 0elieve it or not, l-theanine, one of the
main compounds in tea is a nootropic drug, meaning it increases blood-flow to
the brain, decreases anxiety, and enhances learning and memory. ther more
powerful nootropics include herbs such as rhodiola rosea Bour favoriteC,
eleuthero root, cordyceps, schiDandra berry, and ashwaghanda.
2. +se affirmations: Take a few seconds everyday to remind yourself of your
strengths and your goals. The science says that doing this can build a positive
self-image and greater life satisfaction.