Most of us have a "quarantine routine" at this point, which can be nice... to an extent. With a set schedule comes stability, but it can also bring boredom and a lack of creativity. Creativity is what drives us, so it's time that you break out of that pesky routine and get some of your creative juices flowing again. Here are a few easy steps to get yourself into the spirit of creativeness.
1. You have to want to do this
GiphyBe honest with yourself: do you really want to do this? For many people, it can be hard to stray from their daily routine, so if you don't actually want to break away from your normal schedule then you most certainly will not enjoy your fun (and well-deserved) break. I promise no scary monster will come and eat you if you decide to stray off the beaten path, so you've really got nothing to worry about.
2. Go elsewhere
GiphyI know not everyone has transportation available to them, but if you can get the hell out of dodge then do it. Trust me, you'll thank me later. I don't care if it's freezing cold or blistering hot, just getting away from the same location that you see every day will do WONDERS for your brain. Bonus points if you go somewhere that you've never been before because that will surely lead to new adventures.
3. Get rid of something for a day
GiphyWe all have that one unbeneficial thing that we do religiously, whether it's swiping on Tinder or scrolling on TikTok, so try going without it for a day. I know that sounds super boring, but without those distractions, you will be forced to find something else to occupy your time. All of those thirst traps weren't worth your time anyway so I promise you won't be missing much.
4. Read a damn book
GiphyI wish this didn't have to be said, but y'all really out here never having read a classic like "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" or "Pride and Prejudice". There's literally no downside to reading these so stop dragging your damn feet and read 'em already. Your body, mind, and soul (if you even have one of those) will thank you, I swear.
5. Do something you don’t want to
GiphyNow I don't mean go vacuum or do the dishes (although it's probably been too long since you've done either of those), I mean like try something new. Hate scary movies? Well too bad, go watch one. Hate your hair color but you're scared to dye it by yourself? If you go watch a few YouTube videos first, then there's like a 50% chance it'll turn out better than you think. As long as you don't do anything deadly then you'll probably have a decent experience, which is all we can ask for at this point.
Want to start being creative? Here are five steps.