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20 Things To Do Instead Of Social Media

And no, this does not include opening a new tab or moving to a new location to continue social media.

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20 Things To Do Instead Of Social Media
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Everybody gets in the mindset where they don't have anything to do, or at least to do in the near future, so they flop right back into that bed they know is waiting, and binge watch Netflix or binge creep social media. Well, don't even let yourself see that unmade bed and be tempted. Go do something different. Here are some ideas.

1. Get your friends together and go eat lunch at somewhere new and different.

2. Go to the movies and see something everybody is interested in seeing.

3. Go to the nearest stores and binge shop (with control... or without... your choice).


4. G- Hit the gym. Beach season is always closer than you think.

5. T- Hop in that tanning bed. Keep that golden brown glisten going even in the winter months.

6. L- Laundry. Break down some of that mountain you have piled in the corner of your room.


7. Go for a walk. Sometimes it's nice to take a break.

8. Go bowling -- it doesn't matter who you bring because everyone sucks anyways. (Except for maybe the one pro bowler in your friend group. Then it's not fun.)

9. Play a card game or board game with your friends. It will always result in fights, but that's always the best part.


10. Think of 20 things to do instead of social media.

11. Read a book. You might actually learn something.

12. Bake something. You might as well burn something in your free time.


13. Help your friend with an over due article/homework. (I was desperate)

14. Pranks. Awful, but always fun. Sticky note someone's car, plastic wrap a door, throw a water balloon at the neighbors (if you know them well enough and they won't have you arrested).

15. Call your mom. Even though it's annoying, she deserves to know more than simply your ongoing existence. Gossip.


16. Clean your room, seriously. That sh*t is nasty.

17. Watch a scary movie in the living room. During the day, when it's light out of course, and blow a day eating good food and screeching.

18. Study. Make it seem like your parents paying for college isn't a complete waste of money.

19. Go find a court of some sorts, and get teams. Volleyball, basketball, wiffle ball. Competitiveness is key, and is a good way to lose friends.

20. You're reading this on social media currently. Stop it... seriously, stop it.. get up and go do something, somewhere else. Like this guy. Look how ridiculous this looks. You don't want to be this guy.

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