You would be lying to yourself if you said you don’t get caught up in the routines of our busy, often chaotic lives. Heck, I can’t even remember the last time I wasn’t stressed about something. We often blindly navigate through life, too focused on work or school to realize that time is passing fast. Before you know it, you’ll be too old and wrinkly to do all of those unchecked boxes on your bucket list. So my question for you is: Why wait? Is your mundane life just too much fun to abandon? The whole world is literally standing in front of you, waiting for you to grab it by the horns. There is so much to experience, and your life is not getting any longer, so here are a few things you should try to do before it’s too late:
1.Travel to those distant places you’ve always wished to see
If you could go to the airport and hop on a flight to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Would you want to have a tranquil getaway in the exotic islands of Santorini? An adventurous expedition to the peaks of Mt. Everest? A brilliant scuba dive through the magnificent oceans off the coast of Indonesia? Wherever your curiosity may take you, you will see that the world has much more to offer than the predictable, monotonous schedule you’re most likely following at the moment.
2. Fall in love with something
Big or small, find something that you love, and I mean really love. Go for a walk and fall in love with your surroundings. Experiment with new foods until you find something that makes your taste buds jump with joy. Get to know someone—a friend, a family member, a stranger. Learn their ins and outs and learn to love every little detail. There are so many things to fall in love with if you just open your eyes.
3. Get the body you’ve always wanted
Life is way too short to be uncomfortable in your own skin. If you’re anything like me, you constantly wish for that hot bod, but you’re too lazy or unmotivated to actually make it happen. Although it’s a tough process, achieving your goal body will help you be more confident and care-free.
4.Try something you would NEVER see yourself doing
I don’t know about you, but for me, staying in my comfort zone is what I do best. However, as scary as it may seem, stepping outside of that comfort zone can be rewarding as well as exhilarating. Force yourself to do that spur-of-the-moment, crazy activity that always sparked your interest. Go sky diving, bungee jumping, zip lining, etc. Not only will it make you feel alive, but it will also show you that you can accomplish anything when you push your fears aside.
In this day and age, it’s so easy to just get caught up in the motions. However, pushing yourself to experience new things and stop taking life for granted will do nothing less than better you as a person. Don’t go through life with a bunch of “what ifs." Live your life with no regrets. The world is your oyster, so reach out and grab it.
