40 WAYS TO UNPLUG FROM THE INTERNET

How many hours do you spend online and on social media throughout the day? Internet activity is a huge part of our lives, our work, and our leisure time. I always describe it as an appendage that is pretty much permanently connected to us. There are both advantages and disadvantages to the all mighty web and aside from completing ruining our eyes (screen gazing and whatnot), we can become quite disconnected with the things around us.

It is my goal to make unplugging a regular practice or even finding a rhythm between online activity and ‘present’ activity. The last thing we want to do is experience burnout right? This mission is part of my momentum project and I hope you’ll get on board with me.

Here’s a list I created of ways to unplug from the Internet. Feel free to list more unique ways in the comments. Let’s do what we can to ensure that our humanity remains intact.

1. Take a yoga class to work on your wellness. Embrace meditation and the stillness and calm of the practice.
2. Get outside and play. Recreation is your friend. Go to your local park or the riverfront.
3. Embrace your artistic side. Take a painting class or an illustration course.
4. Take up coloring. There are a bunch of great creative adult coloring books on the market now. It’s therapeutic and increases your focus.
5. Give back by donating some of your lightly used items to the less fortunate.
6. Take a continuing education course on something fun like salsa dancing.
7. Get back to writing letters in the traditional way. Choose 3 people and send them a handwritten letter especially from you.
8. Try an arts & crafts project using some of your old jeans or shirts. You never know if you’ll create a trend!
9. Visit your local zoo or aquarium and see the animals.
10. Learn to play an instrument like the piano. What a lovely skill to have.
11. Take up scrapbooking. Art stores have awesome kits that you can use to be creative. Create a family photo album as a legacy memento.
12. Host a movie marathon with your favorite friends and family. 
13. Brush up on your baking skills. Find a recipe that you’ve been wanting to try and go all out. Your stomach will thank you.
14. Be a daredevil and try something amazing like riding in a hot air balloon or kayaking
15. Go to a lounge or concert and listen to talented bands or artists.
16. Create a playlist of your favorite tunes and drive around from start to finish.
17. Go to a pool party or the finest hotel for a swim.
18. Create a cool care package to someone in need or to a special friend that includes some of their favorite things.
19. Go to a makeup counter or hire someone to beautify your face for an event.
20. Try out a new classy coffee shop and introduce yourself to the owner.
21. Visit an art gallery with friends or your spouse.
22. Use a pad of paper and free write about your life or even a fiction short story.
23. Spend time with the youth at one of their various recreational programs.
24. Plan a small brunch for your closet friends or even a picnic.
25. Pamper yourself with a spa day that involves massages, nail and skin care, smooth music, and a glass of wine.
26. Connect with nature and go visit the botanical gardens. Pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
27. Create a space where you can meditate or even find an area in your local town to do so. 
28. Find your green thumb and do a gardening project. You can start small with herbs.
29. Buy a notepad and use it as a gratitude journal.
30. Embrace handmade projects by taking an arts class.
31. Host a board game night with some of the games you enjoyed as a kid. Food, fun, and games for all.
32. Go on a hike to be one with nature and test your endurance for running and survival.
33. Visit your local museum and catch the latest exhibit.
34. Round up all of the old books you no longer read and donate them to a book shop or Goodwill.
35. Test out some smoothie recipes for your family or even find a yummy smoothie spot to frequent.
36. Learn ways to be more active in the community by taking an in-person workshop.
37. Go to a brand new pizza spot with friends and hang out.
38. Go on a mini vacation and have fun at a theme park and explore another city.
39. Connect on a deeper level with your faith and spiritual journey by congregating with people of faith.
40. Invest in your self-care with a chakra reading or even a one-on-one with a life coach.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS. 

I hope that this is helpful to you. Sometimes we need to be present and find other ways to fill our lives than browsing the internet and social media. How will you unplug from the Internet going forward? Don’t miss some of the amazing things around you. Don’t miss true connections with family and friends. Let’s build a well rounded life! 

XOXO