As a self-proclaimed Netflix addict, I completely understand the word's obsession with the online streaming service. There is rarely day that goes by without me spending some quality Netflix and chill time. I watch before I got to bed, with friends, while I'm getting ready, when I'm tired, when I'm bored, pretty much all the time. Among crazy class, work, and club schedules, the time I watch Netflix is often the only time of the day I relax. I love the drama of Grey's Anatomy, the shenanigans of the Office, and all of the sassy remarks of New Girl. Netflix is a major part of my life, to the point that watching regular TV is often a struggle. Commercials and having to wait a week for the next episode? No thank you.
So like I said, I really truly do love Netflix. However, recently, I've been thinking of all the time I spend on Netflix and what I could be doing instead. As great and relaxing as Netflix is, it also has the ability to become quite isolating. Even if you're watching with someone else, chances are you're not really talking or having any meaningful interaction. While I still plan on watching quite a bit of Netflix a week, I'm choosing to reserve some of my time for other things, with the intent of creating a more well-rounded me.
Here are 5 of those things I'm going make more time for:
1. Exercising
Lace up those running shoes, go on the day hike, just get up and go
2. Brunch (or really any meal with friends)
Going out for a nice meal can be quite needed, especially when you survive on dining hall food. Bonus: you get to hang out with all those cool people you call best friends and actually talk. If you're feeling extra ambitious, leave your phones behind too.
3. Exploring
We live in this great, big, beautifully breathtaking world, and yet we often choose to view it from behind a computer screen. So plan a weekend road trip or even just a day to explore your city. You'll most likely be astonished at all the coolness you were missing.
4. Reading
As college kids, we often forget that reading doesn't solely pertain to textbooks. Try reading for enjoyment sometime, you might even find that you like it more than TV.
5. DIYing
We all watch HGTV and post all over DIY and Craft Pinterest board. Try actually accomplishing one of those projects for a change.
I'll be trying to accomplish all of these things and more over the next few months (and probably still binging on Netflix from time to time).
