Ways To Spend Quality Time With Friends
As we grow up, life gets busier. It feels like we do not have “free time” for friends and family the way we used to have when we weren’t shouldering responsibilities. We get so engrossed in our careers and family duties that we lose track of our old friends. There are moments when we miss them dearly and the good old memories. A few of them move to different places, and the only way to see their beautiful faces is through Facebook and other social media accounts. We all feel a void in our life that no one but only our friends can fill up. So, do not get so busy that you cannot even pick a call or text to say Hi. Don’t just be social media friends but real friends. For this to happen, you would need to make adjustments in your schedule for quality time. Quality time with friends has health benefits too! You feel innately happy, a sense of belonging develops, being surrounded with people you like the most has a positive impact on your soul, etc.
Sharing with you all some of the ways to spend quality time with friends, who matter the most to your heart.
- Watch a show together: We all have a series of shows that we all love to watch with great company. And what better than friends to give you company. Be it Friends, Gilmore Girls, Games of Thrones, or any other show. Thanks to modern technology like Netflix, Apple Tv, and Lightbox, you can schedule your favourite shows as per your time convenience with your friends and watch them together. Have a hearty-laugh or go down the memory lane as you binge-watch these iconic shows with some snacks and wine.
- Plan Vacations: We all need a break and something to look forward to. Do not restrain yourself having weekends only with families or business trips. Give yourself the much needed time to hang out with friends. Plan a vacation whenever you can with your girls or boys to a location. Explore new locations, try your hands at something different, have a good time, and eventually, you will realize you are more connected to your friends on a deeper level. This is one of the best ways to create memories with them that we know.
- Remember Birthdays: Are you the one that forgets birthdays and relies on Facebook? Well, that won’t take you anywhere. Last-minute reminders will be of no help as you will only be able to make a birthday call or text. Friends don’t just wish on calls, they make birthdays extra special, thus making the one wait for the next. Remember birthdays and plan a surprise. You can organize a birthday party and order birthday gifts online. Let this occasion be an excuse to have a reunion with all your chuddy-buddies.
- Stay Fit and Active: There are so many ways of catching up with your pals; this one is a healthier option. Joining a fitness club as exercising with a friend can boost your morale and motivation. Go for a walk, pilates class, yoga club, gym, aerobics class, or play some sports in the park. These are all fruitful ways of catching up with each other on a regular or daily basis. You will have lots of fun together, for sure.
- Try New Activities: Your city offers a wide variety of opportunities to gain different and new perspectives. So instead of going on a regular dinner or lunch date; you can visit a museum sometimes, take part in some CSR or social activities like visiting an old-age home, cleaning the beach, or you could attend charity events, and likewise do something more productive with your friend(s) when you catch up with each other.
- Start A New Venture: Remember you and your friend always thought of having a venture together when you were kids, and then life happened. It’s not too late to make your dreams come true. Connect with your friend and start a new venture. The digital world gives you a lot of opportunities to showcase your talent and skills.. A good way to turn friendship into new relationships.
These are some of the ways to stay connected with your friends on many levels. Keep finding new ones!
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