Things to do
This post is a list of things to do. Ironically, I got the idea for the post on a day when I decided to do nothing. I plan to add more things in the future, so expect this post to be updated. Most of the entries are inspired by other resources, which I cite in footnotes where relevant. Here we go:
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Drink more water.
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Buy a plant.1
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Water the plants.
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Dust your plants.2
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Go to bed earlier.1
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Visit a local museum.2
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Buy less.
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Share what you have learned.3
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Read more books.
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Go to the gym.
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Go for a walk without your phone.1
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Sharpen your knives.1
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Stop using social media.
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Write a book.2
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Build a Lego set.2
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Keep your shoes clean.3
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Take the stairs.
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Hang your clothes up on non-wire hangers.1
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Take the scenic route.3
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Learn to sew a button.3
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Research a new-to-you recipe.2
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Keep your kitchen clean.3
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Reuse all plastic bags.1
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Make your own limoncello.2
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Check out some great paintings.
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Buy an alarm clock and sleep with your phone in a different room.1
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Plant a tree.3
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Hold a plank for as long as you can.2
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Play a solo board game.2
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Practice yoga.2
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Play chess.
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Write a blog post.
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Get the lighting right in your home.1
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Leave before you are asked.3
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Learn mental math.3
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Book an extra day off after a holiday.1
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Know your blood type.3
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Be on time.3
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Remember important dates.3
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Consider going down to four days a week.1
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Pick up knitting or another fiber craft.2
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Taste before seasoning.3
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Use freshly ground pepper.1
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Learn touch typing.
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Build up your toe mobility.2
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Put your keys in the same place.3
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Get a massage.
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Empty your junk drawer.2
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Keep a book in your bag.1
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Search your email for 'unsubscribe' and unsubscribe for as many as you can.1
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Let the tea brew fully before adding milk.1
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Do nothing.2
That is it for now.
The Guardian: 100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying
New York Times: 118 Things to Do Instead of Doomscrolling
Quarter Mile: Things That Are Good to Do