r/nosurf • u/N0Surf • May 14 '20
The NoSurf Activites List suggestion thread
Add suggestions and comments here
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u/OpeningMarsupial9 Jun 16 '20
Cycling
I've picked this up during quarantine and it keeps you occupied, whether it's peddling or pushing brakes downhill, you have to stay focused at all times and physically active. And It's almost like I can feel the endorphins kicking in, it really is somehow freeing and relaxing.
And I can do it for 2 hours without getting bored or out of breath (depends on what kind of land you get to cycle on tho). Also a great way to improve your navigation of your surroundings and explore new routes.
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u/Amazing-Progress-278 Aug 13 '24
Me too! I do it everyday, except sundays. But on Saturday i can ride for 3-4 hours!
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u/CarinasHere Jul 28 '22
How about not having to do something. I get that that might be helpful in many situations, but if the adrenaline is already screaming through your body because of clicking and scrolling, being quiet/sitting outside/petting an animal might be more helpful.
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u/Swidadi Jul 24 '20
Learn how to skateboard, even if it's just riding around.
And for the people that live near the beach: go surfing! Real life surfing, that is. Trust me, there is nothing more beautiful.
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u/considerthepineapple Mar 11 '24
There is also longboarding or longboard dancing and then other wheels on feet activities (roller blading/roller skating).
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u/emergncy-airdrop Jul 29 '22
Grooming!! I take an hour to shave my legs, booty, belly, chest, back, armpits and faceo what i like to see. Then another hour brushing my hair and untying it fully. Then as much as 30 minutes leisurely doing my skin care routine after drying off. it's a lot. but at least i'm not at the screen. Instead of feeling irritable and scattered. I feel dignified and validated when i look in the mirror <3
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u/Prize_Researcher_384 May 28 '24
Yup, recently, I started following a simple foot care regimen which takes not more than 20 minutes per day, and while it does not look like I am saving a whole lot of scrolling time, it actually feels good plus, I get to look down on really pretty feet all-day! Over time, even saving 20 mins each day adds up to substantial amount.
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u/feeberDep Jul 05 '20
Photography
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” — Aaron Siskind
Photography is another art and activity that one can get into that really reveals the world to one. Like, photography just gives you glasses and gives you a better perspective on the world.
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Sep 28 '20 edited Oct 02 '20
- buy a coloring book
- learn to bake
- read Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier
- paint the edges of your room's furniture with your favorite color (or apply colored cellotape)
- take a nap in a park
- learn to perorm a headstand
- learn to play an instrument
- learn pen tapping, which'll make you look very cool. (doesn't require buying or carrying an instrument and is easier to learn than you'd think)
- walk blindfolded around your house (get to know your surroundings better for in case of emergencies)
- Buy a Political World Map and place a transparent sheet on it. Outline the International Borders of the countries on the transparent sheet with a whiteboard marker. You can erase these marks easily and re-outline international borders whenever you're bored (kinda like buying a coloring book, but much more satisfying and suggestive; get to know the world better)
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u/Acedrew89 Jul 07 '20
I would suggest /r/bookexchange be added to the reading section. Many folks, especially those just starting out getting into reading, might not have the funds to get the book that would inspire them to delve into this potential passion. This is a great way to get around that hurdle.
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Oct 05 '20
Pen spinning r/penspinning
Looks really cool to do and feels great when you finally land that one trick.
Show everyone what your fingers can do ;)
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u/gothnugget Jun 07 '20
A suggestion for the makeup hobby: I'd recommend adding r/muacjdiscussion, it has some pretty interesting discussions about makeup where makeupaddiction is focused on products only.
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u/metalkosmos Jul 15 '20
Obstacle Course Racing ie spartan race, tough mudder is another option in the exercise/outdoor category.
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u/Aorus_ Nov 08 '20
Flowing/ Spinning
Flowing is spinning a prop (like a staff or hula hoop) around you body in an intentional way. It's a performance art and a lot of fun. It's a good workout and a really good way to meet people. At least half of my friends are from spinning over the years.
Video explanation of a flow prop called poi
Flow subreddits: Poi (best beginner one imo. Cheap to get into and easy to start with) | Contact Staff | Hooping | Dragon Staff
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u/mitchwilsonmusic Oct 03 '23
Learning to play an instrument. It's an amazing use of time, and is fulfilling like a craft. You are able to creat with your hands and mind, and have a product to show for your time and effort. It's deeply satisfying andemotionally fulfilling. Maybe suggest a site like Guitar Tricks!
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Jun 27 '24
Astronomy:
Observe the stars and planets with your own eyes. Good alternative to meditation.
Even small $300 telescope can show you the rings of Saturn, moons of Jupiter, craters on our Moon and even some distant nebules, star clusters and galaxies. Perfect with friends, join a local astronomy club, visit a local observatory and let yourself wonder: "Are we alone in this vast universe?"
Good starting telescope for visual use only: skywatcher heritage 150p
Probably not ideal if you live in large city, unless you can drive away from the light polution.
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u/amintowords Nov 01 '22
Murder Mysteries
Murder mysteries are a great fun activity and can be done online or offline. Here's a guide on how to create one yourself:
https://www.indigoextra.com/blog/how-to-create-murder-mystery-party
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u/Cerulean_Dawn Feb 25 '23
Birding! I saw Geocaching and Pokemon Go listed, but I've really taken a liking to birding. You go outside, explore your local area, learn to ID birds, and go exploring to find more to add to your life list.
r/Birding is a great resource
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u/approvethegroove May 28 '23
Making terrariums is seriously the perfect hobby to add to this list. It can be cheap, easy, engaging, incredibly addicting, and you get a wonderful physical product out of the time you put into it. You can put as much or as little time and money into it as you want, making it something that's very accessible yet stays engaging as you continue to do the hobby.
Plant care in general is nice, but making terrariums is more engaging to me as you don't have to wait for a plant to need something to work on it. Also, terrariums tend to be much lower maintenance than most plant care, so it doesn't create an ongoing "obligation" that pushes you into a scroll hole.
If you can/want to put a little more time and money into it, there is ALWAYS something new to play with when it comes to terrarium making. But if you're low on funds, or don't feel very motivated (which a chronic scrolling habit will do to you), then you can always just grab a mason jar and find something outside to put in it in like 10 minutes. What's more, unlike other hobbies like instruments or textiles that take some time to really reward you, finishing even those simplest beginner projects leaves you with a physical product to reward you for your efforts.
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u/mugwortmood Feb 19 '24
stretching and practicing handstands is really fun/embodied and gives you goals/a sense of progress if you do it regularly. one of my fave habits
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Feb 23 '24
I'd like to add electronics to this. You don't need an engineering degree to tinker around. The electronics and askelectronics subs (read their wikis) have plenty of resources for all levels.
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u/THEbasicwhitegirl Feb 27 '24
learn chi kung! it's a great way to connect with the world, my favorite online teacher is gustavo anara, but I think his courses are paid, nonetheless Im sure there are millions on youtube out there :)
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Jun 27 '24
Amateur radio r/amateurradio
For people interested in technology and electronics it's a broad very fulfilling hobby that will take up all available free time and money. There's always something new to do and the hobby is very diverse.
Contact other people all over the world using radio waves, voice, digital, satellites, morse code.
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Nov 03 '24
Geocaching, mind palaces, pen spinning, solving a rubik's cube, sewing, crochet, knitting, magic tricks...
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u/Finnster315 May 23 '20
Juggling is an awesome hobby that I picked up a few years back. It gets your body moving, increases concentration and coordination, and relieves stress!