29 Things To Do Instead of Scrolling Through Social Media | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

29 Things To Do Instead of Scrolling Through Social Media

There's more to life than the screen in front of you.

 Megan Jensen
Jan 22, 2017
Winthrop University
339
29 Things To Do Instead of Scrolling Through Social Media
Geek Fence

People these days are far too enthralled with the screens in front of them and what everyone they follow is doing and posting about. In this age ruled by technology, it's easy to forget there still exists a beautiful world with so much in it. Social media has become a safety net, time filler, and procrastination tool when it was meant to connect us. It is my goal to beat this social media addiction so many of us are plagued with, so here is a plethora of things to do instead of the mindless scrolling we so often and easily fall into.

1. Read a book

2. Crochet or knit

3. Color

4. Have a deep conversation with your friend

5. Talk to someone new

6. Admire your surroundings - the world is a beautiful place

7. Complete a jigsaw puzzle

8. Actually do your homework

9. Clean your room

10. Do laundry

11. Wash dishes

12. Create something

13. Bake something

14. Write something

15. Take a nap

16. Go for a run

17. Do your makeup

18. Research something you've been wondering about or are interested in

19. Try to conquer a fear

20. Pet a cat or dog

21. Go to the library

22. Watch that show you've been meaning to watch

23. Go for a drive or a bike ride or a walk

24. Spend time with your family

25. Play a board or card game

26. Talk to a friend you haven't seen in a while

27. Pick up a new hobby

28. Write a letter to your best friend

29. Simply enjoy the world and the life you've been given

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

308416
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading... Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
642681
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading... Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
557401
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading... Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
537402
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading... Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
815873
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading... Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments