Get Involved

There is no short list of things you have to do. We are consumed by routine and our choices; it seems there’s no time to slip in yet another addition to the infamous “list”. I’m here to tap on your shoulder, saying…

If you are not
1. Jumping out of the bed on ‘10’ in the morning with a piece of buttered toast and orange juice,
2. Rushing to get started on what wasn’t completed yesterday (because you want to, not because you have to), and
3. Saying how much you love your life right before you close your eyes at night

…then it’s time to get involved in other activities that will compliment your balancing act.

Finding that thing that gives you a “warm fuzzy” day in-and-out is not the easiest thing to do, so what better way to find out than trial-and-error. The worst that could happen is that you have a story to add to your list of experiences. You may not be the Indiana Jones or Martha Stewart type, but you never know what taking an interest outside your regular interests may take you. Here are some suggestions to building up your repertoire of “What was I thinking”.

1. Groupon & Living Social Coupons – Have mercy if you don’t find something to do, eat, climb, play, build, sell, start, or attend through one of these venues. Do me a favor and sign up from my link so I can get $5 off my next adventure!

2. Meet Up – There are so many groups to join, from the movie junkie and food/wine critic to networking for women in technology to exchange ideas. Who knew you would be able to find a social venue for hair care there as well!! Don’t move to a new city without it.

3. Become a Tester/Surveyor – Someone has to do it! (Article from OnPar.blog.nytimes, Article from Hugpages). People are devising ways to please people everyday. In that, they are looking for an objective take on their products. I’m not saying you are going to come out with a Range Rover Sport to drive for 6 months, but maybe you’ll find a safety consideration/convenience they hadn’t.

4. Kickboxing Classes – What else needs to be said about this!! Winner!!!

The point is solely to try something different before you write it off and developing camaraderie. It may even become a stress reliever. Good luck in your next new something!

“The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.”

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.”

Until next time...


-EyeSay