LifeZamaZing

So, have you experienced the same boorrrrriiiing life with same routine and a sequence of events that seem to occupy you forever? Well if so then you need to break out of it. We as human being have a tendency to seek change, to seek newness, to improvise (and at times make things worse while improvising). But there are times when we just can’t do it. No matter what you try your schedules are too packed to allow something so trivial as change or surprise in it. So then you give in to it and wait and wait and wait for a time when you can take that long vacation or a weekend off. But how often can you do that? If you are as lucky as my friend Anjali then you can probably six times a year (excluding weekend breaks) but otherwise you would have to manage with 1 or at most 2 vacations. But what about the other 340 odd days of the year that you slog and pity yourself. Nothing they are simply SAD. But that was only until I felt that sadness. When I did I started thinking of ways to entertain myself. Ways that would bring me a wasp of fresh air in a not-so-fresh-aired city. And moreover the ways had to be such that they should fit in to my daily routine. After all I am not as lucky as Anjali!

So, here are some ways that would help us break the vicious circle of monotony within our day. I have tried a few of them and am on the way to try the rest.

• Bunk work on Monday. No seeming reason just a treat for yourself
• Keep up till late in the night to watch the favorite movie on the channel and then challenge yourself to reach the work in time next day. And just an off the record tip- forget the bath to make it in time. You see one more way of breaking monotony!
• Put on the oldest clothes in your closet and smile when people give that weird look.
• Smile at strangers. When they smile back give them a straight look and then laugh over their confusion.
• If you order food or coffee regularly over some cafe try different varieties. They may be whacky but just try it. Or for that matter try a different eatery altogether!
• Take the stairs instead of the lift. If you can’t make it all the way to your apartment take a lift from middle.
• Jump steps. I mean climb two stairs at a time.
• Surprise your spouse. Land up at his/her office for no reason. (But don’t be disheartened if he/she is busy with something. Remember it was your idea to do it.)
• Take a different road to your work or back home. enjoy the breeze and sights on the way.
• Play the radio/CD LOUD in your car with windows rolled down. And yeah shake to the loud music. When others stare at you in disgust for playing music sooo loud, give them a lovely smile that would make them feel jealous of the fun you are having.
• Write a note to your loved one. It could be your spouse/child/parent or anyone. Leave it discreetly at a place where they would not be expecting it. Like the shower or on their handbag. Use your imagination.
• The note doesn’t always have to romantic or mush-mushy. It can be something as trivial as- “Just wanted to draw your attention!” or “S M I L E”
• Cook. If you regularly do- have your husband or children do it. Don’t worry about spoiling. It happens.
• Paint. Doesn’t matter if you are bad at it. Just give it a try. And then laugh at yourself if it is indeed crazy.
• Pamper yourself. Visit your beautician or relish a cake.
• Dress up beautifully for a simple dinner at home. Don’t get into reasons and ‘why’ and ‘what for’ about it. Do it just like that.
• While walking, dance or sway a little. Take a few long steps and then take very tiny steps.
• Kick the pebbles, cans whatever is lying on the streets right to your home. When you reach home with your kick-buddy, kick it hard and shout GOAL!!
• Just sing ALOUD. Sing to your favorite tunes.

Ohh there are million more ways to do it. I just can’t stop but for now these should be sufficient. I am sure you too would be having a lot of such ideas. If you do please post me a few. Would be glad to include them in the list. Let’s make it a spirited post!

Other ways to kill monotony as submitted by the readers.

Deepti Jani says- “By shopping! As it removes sadness, takes out boredom of our lives and also reduces the pain of stuffed wallet!”

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