5 Great Ways to Spend Your Free Time
Getting kid-free leisure time is rare, but when you do get it, what do you do with it? Most moms get this time and decide to clean or end up doing something for the kids or the family. Occasionally do things with yourself and for yourself in your spare time. It will give you peace of mind.
Stay in shape
Exercise can be fun or dreadful, but it is needed to stay healthy. Use your free time to fit in a little exercise. Go for a walk and get refreshed by nature. Or if you’re feeling like you want to workout seriously, take a trip to the local gym and lift weights or get on a machine. If you don’t have much leisure time you can do a short home exercise. Not only will this make you feel good afterward, but through time your body will thank you.
Entertain yourself
Take a trip to the movies by yourself. It may seem weird or you may feel a little uncomfortable, but it will feel nice to be out with yourself. Doing things that are often done with multiple people like going to eat or to the movies, alone can feel freeing and put you in a better mood. Get yourself some popcorn, and snacks to really indulge in treating yourself.
Visit an art museum or any museum, really, and enjoy looking at the art by yourself. Critically analyze the art or venues or have your mind just wander. Take a notebook and jot down your thoughts you want to keep or facts you want to remember.
If you don’t want to be out alone, then grab a book and stay in. Your favorite novel will not only relax you but it will make you happy. Reading expands the mind, so in your free time increase your vocabulary and overall understanding of literature. The mother is an influencer, so a smart mom creates smart kids and a smart family.
Start an online store
In your leisure time, you could start an online store. If you have a hobby that you can profit from use that to your advantage. Making money in your free time is what most people want to do and maximizing your finances while doing something you enjoy is the American dream. If you make jewelry, shirts, furniture, or anything really, you can set up an online market as a second income.
You choose where you would like to sell your items, like Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, or create your own domain and make your store legitimate. Shopify makes the process of creating an online store painless and simple. Whether you have an item to sell or a service, making cash is an ideal way to spend your spare time.
Start a blog
Writing for fun or as a stress reliever can be a special way to fill your leisure time. If you enjoy writing, starting a blog could give you something to do that also entertains others. Blogging can be therapy and also make you smarter. The more you write the more you learn, your vocabulary expands and your creativity overflows. Writing when you want can lead to other good things like money and it can open doors to things based on your reputation.
To make cash from your writing you have to monetize your blog. This may seem like a difficult process but there are options to assist you. You can monetize your blog through:
- advertisements,
- marketing,
- selling a product/service
- provide online courses about things you are great at
Treat yourself
For all the hard work you do, take yourself shopping. Don’t get carried away while treating yourself and spend too much money. We all need to buy ourselves things occasionally to make ourselves feel good. Go to the spa and get a nice massage, a manicure/pedicure or go to the salon and get a new hairstyle. You’re guaranteed to feel new and free as you walk out of these places. Find your favorite snack or candy bar and savor it. This is small and simple but the feeling shouldn’t be underestimated.
