Do you find yourself losing the amount of "friends" you have online ironically after re-posting an extremely opinionated political meme?
Do you feel as though you can't help but express your views on political matters, such as presidential candidates, policies, or how every other political party besides your own doesn't know what they're talking about?
If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, never fear! We live in the "land of opportunity," where we have plenty of alternatives to better the quality of our lives none of which involve posting your political views on the internet.
Despite how relatable a political post you stumble upon may be to your own views, please keep in mind that only 20 percent of shareable Facebook posts are true or mostly true. Thus, before being so quick to share something with your friends that seemingly argues for your opinion, just know that the information you are preaching is more than likely false, and that your attempts to appear as a politically informed citizen are now invalid.
As believable as that meme may seem, Honest Abe did not actually say that. I know, shocking right? Just like Donald Trump did not actually tell People Magazine in 1998 that if he were to run for president, he'd run as a republican because "republicans are the dumbest voters in the country." Nor did Hilary Clinton actually say that if she becomes president, she'd ban handguns.
Regardless of what presidential candidate you are for or against, or what your views are on touchy subjects like gun control, same sex marriage/bathrooms, abortion, etc... most of the information you've posted on any of these subjects is probably false. Anyone who has an imagination and knows how to use the internet is capable of creating a completely asinine meme for others to believe to be true.
While most of your political posts are inaccurate, there are two absolute truths behind them: they are extremely annoying and they aren't going to sway the opinion/votes of your virtual friends.
Thus, instead of swamping your friends' newsfeed with inaccurate information, here are 101 productive things you could be doing instead!
1. Actually attend presidential candidate's rally
2. Listen to people who have opposing views and find understanding and acceptance in why they feel the way they do
3. Find volunteering opportunities
4. Call up an old friend you haven't spoke to in a while
5. Plan a vacation
6. Offer your assistance to someone who could use the extra help
7. Let people know why you appreciate them
8. Do something that forces you to challenge your fears
9. Explore all of the free parks your city has to offer
10. Learn a new recipe
11. Break a world record
12. Start a new workout plan
13. Attend a charity event
14. Explore Pinterest and find inspiration for crafting
15. Clear out your inbox
16. Take a trip down memory lane and go through old photos, yearbooks, and keepsakes
17. Visit your family
18. Wash your car
19. Have some of your most cherished photos printed and framed
20. Call your doctor and schedule your annual check-up
21. Get caught up on laundry
22. Take a walk
23. Purchase tickets to see your favorite artist in concert
24. Give your pet a bath
25. Organize your pantry and throw out any expired food
26. Attend a protest about an issue you're passionate about
27. Pull weeds that are taking over your garden
28. Find a cute coffee shop enjoy one of their signature drinks
29. Plan out your outfits for the rest of the week
30. Fill up your car with gas
31. Finally go try that new restaurant in town you've been talking about going to
32. Learn the lyrics to songs you love
33. Take a drive with no destination in mind
34. Try a new hairstyle
35. Volunteer at a soup kitchen
36. Look over your calendar and add any significant dates coming up
37. Test out all of your pens and throw out the ones that no longer have ink
38. Find a hidden treasure at a neighborhood yard sale or thrift store
39. Take out the garbage
40. Finally make that phone call you've been avoiding
41. Organize that junk drawer
42. Delete any apps on your phone that you never use and are only taking up space
43. Backup any important documents you have
44. Get your oil changed
45. Plant seedlings
46. Start on Christmas/birthday gifts in advance
47. Get lost in a book
48. Roll loose change you have laying around
49. Start a bucket list
50. Recycle or throw away all of that junk mail you have just laying around
51. Take part in a park-cleanup day
52. Surprise a loved one by baking their favorite dessert
53. Take a trip to a museum
54. Take a class for college credit or fun
55. Coach a sports team
56. Go hiking
57. Volunteer at a retirement home
58. Take part in your community garden
59. Treat yourself to a mani pedi
60. Watch a show on National Geographic or History Channel and learn something new while relaxing
61. Give a stranger a compliment
62. Go through your home and find the things that need maintenance
63. Organize a block party
64. Return roaming shopping carts to the corral
65. Learn more about your family tree
66. Rearrange a room in your home
67. Give dinner to a homeless person
68. Visit a festival or amusement park
69. Make the effort to get to know your neighbors
70. Enjoy a ballgame
71. Volunteer at an animal shelter
72. Rent a bike and explore your city on two wheels
73. Write about something you're passionate about
74. Throw away any loose litter you see
75. Refine a budget
76. Swallow your pride and say "I'm sorry"
77. Update the contacts in your cell-phone or email
78. Build a bird bath or feeder
79. Wash your bed sheets
80. Learn to knit or crochet
81. Visit your local library
82. Start working on a scrapbook and capture your most memorable moments in life
83. Match socks and throw out those whose match got "ate by the dryer"
84. Watch a "how to" video on Youtube
85. Take the initiative to actually do what the video taught you
86. Donate blood
87. Get rid of all of those expired coupons and clean out your purse or wallet
88. Donate items you no longer use to charity
89. Attend a play
90. Find a pen pal
91. Attend a special event your city is hosting
92. Share experiences with someone
93. Take a child to the park and play with them
94. Train for a marathon
95. Stock up on household items you need
96. Get your passport
97. Visit locally grown vegetable/fruit roadside stand
98. Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and help give a family a place to call home
99. Donate canned goods you probably won't ever use
100. Hand-make a thoughtful gift for someone
101. Anything but post your political opinion online
