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Hello blog readers! We meet in the vastness of the online space, where people go for different purposes. But sometimes a problem arises — what to do on the Internet when there is no specific task, but there is free time.
Most people habitually sit on social networks, view news feeds and video clips. Without admitting to oneself that all this is rather tired and often does not bring any benefit. That is why we have selected a number of tips, as well as useful links where you can have an exciting and useful time.
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Training
People are engaged in their own development, using any opportunity. The main thing is to have a desire. At the moment, the number of online learning platforms has increased significantly.
Many universities have created distance learning programs. Thanks to which you can receive new knowledge at a convenient time.
Distance learning has several directions:
- Completion of a university training program or specialized courses, upon completion of which the participant is issued a valid certificate.
- Programs that allow you to improve your skills, after the completion of which there is no provision for the issuance of certificates. This includes a variety of language courses, traffic rules, preparation for testing of the state standard, and so on.
- The study of specialized programs (photoshop, illustrator, computer programming, etc.), which will be useful in further professional activities.
- Creativity lessons (drawing, music, writing). Video courses to improve skills or highlight new trends (many master classes in confectionery and hairdressing, construction and design areas).
The main thing in learning is to choose what is interesting and the format that will be convenient for learning. For some, after all, text will remain preferable, others need video tutorials, and someone better understands live broadcasting.
Communication
Thanks to the availability of communication around the world, it is foolish not to use the opportunity to find interesting interlocutors. The important point remains that you do not have to meet these people in reality, but you can continue the dialogue as a distraction from the main life.
Communication options:
- Search for new acquaintances by interests on forums and specialized platforms. Here you can talk about your professional activities or ask for advice on choosing a dress and so on. So you will be on the same wavelength with like-minded people.
- Search for old acquaintances with whom communication has been lost (classmates move) or even those with whom they did not know (for example, lost family ties). You don’t need to know much information to find a specific person, the resumption of communication with which can be a very important stage in your life.
- Anonymous communication is suitable for those who value direct interaction more or do not want to reveal their identity. For many, this kind of privacy allows you to talk about really important things.
Remember to respect the safety of online dating — do not report anything that can be used against you. And, even more so, bank data, because you cannot be completely sure of these people and their sincerity.
Shopping
The unique opportunity to make purchases on the Internet saves not only time, as it can be done at any time, but also nerves. Think of huge lines and crowds on sale days or weekends, as well as weather conditions that are not always conducive to leaving the house.
Now you can order everything online — from food to housing, thus completely eliminating direct shopping from your life.
The disadvantages of this shopping option are the impossibility of trying on the product and its visual assessment, but these issues are being resolved. Usually, stores provide a return option if the product does not fit, and multiple reviews and video reviews help to evaluate them in advance.
When ordering goods via the Internet, there is always the possibility of a reserve and tracking discounts, which also allows you to save. In addition, you eliminate the risk of spontaneous purchases or imposition by sellers.
Additional income
You can spend time online with benefit, having received real money for it. Additional income can be obtained during a break at the main job or in the evening on the way home. Since the options for earning freelancing are very different.
Directions of virtual earnings:
- search for the necessary information for the customer;
- activity in social networks (likes, shares, comments);
- passing surveys;
- rewriting and copywriting;
- writing term papers and theses;
- photo editing and illustrations;
- creating and maintaining your own website, blog, video channel;
- game on the currency exchange and sports betting.
Some of these activities will require full immersion in space. Others can be done while riding the subway.
Self-development
Boredom, inspired by the same posts on social networks, causes a desire to abandon the use of Internet resources. But in order to feel the excitement again, you only need to shift the point of view and the direction of your virtual activity.
Online services can help in the following areas:
- Develop memory, attention, improve thinking processes.
- Improve your physical condition with programs that include personalized training and daily calorie calculation.
- Improve your mental state and increase motivation by subscribing to blogs and groups of successful people.
- Enrich your knowledge — huge libraries, most of which are free, provide literature in various languages, in text and audio formats.
Calming down
In the autumn period or with unexpected hassle, you can cheer yourself up, relax and get a little distracted from daily problems.
Options for calming an excited state when there is no way to resolve an open conflict in reality:
- Online versions of slamming doors or bursting protective film bubbles completely imitate the sounds and speed of movements.
- Anti-stress sites — offer a «do it right» button or create a character that looks like your enemy, which can be doused with gasoline or beaten with a bat on the phone screen.
- Soothing video and audio programs — are a selection of imitation of a candle flame, the sound of the surf, a mantra. Options accompanied by positive affirmations are possible. Particularly advanced use an online yoga course.
Entertainment
We do not always want to use the Internet for practical purposes, now it is also a source of relaxation, inspiration and entertainment, a space for dreams.
When bored, you can:
- Write yourself a letter to the future with wishes or a reminder of important or romantic events. The services that provide this service only require you to specify your email address and the date the message was sent. If there is a philosophical attitude or something important has happened, then you can send yourself a letter for years to come. By the way, you can use this service not only to write a message to yourself. But also in order to congratulate friends on the holiday. Already in October, in your free time, you can write New Year’s greetings and set a delayed departure date. So you definitely won’t forget about anyone in the pre-holiday bustle.
- Change your profile picture or create a unique photo collage using the appropriate apps. Online editors are much easier to use than classic Photoshop. They have a large number of cool templates with which you can create a new visual effect on your photo in a few minutes.
- Listen to music. Music services allow you to make your own selection of radio stations, search for songs by tunes, cut music, etc.
- Watching a movie (as well as a musical or a concert) online saves not only money, but also the time required for downloading. In addition, the sites have a special reviews section, thanks to which you can get a general idea of the film in advance and decide whether it is worth watching.
Wish making and divination
You can make wishes thanks to programs that generate shooting stars and caught goldfish, as well as mailing lists from friends.
You can predict the future using:
- Astrological forecasts made with high accuracy.
- Card divination, using any decks and combinations.
- Ball of fate and profile analysis in social networks.
- Joke predictions.
- Official sites of fortune tellers, where the payment for the services of a particular soothsayer takes place.
A person chooses what he likes best. Any fortune-telling can act as a predetermination of the life path or as entertainment.
Games
The gaming space has almost completely moved into the virtual sphere. The quality of games, their duration and severity can satisfy a variety of requests. These can be social media games or simple mobile phone applications. There are also entire worlds that require the appropriate technique to dive into.
Anyone who cares about communication can connect to the online community of the selected game, create clans and strategies with real players. And those who prefer solo competitions can always participate in tournaments, focusing only on the rating.
Travels
Satellite observation of the planet and shooting in live mode allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of any point on the planet. Even regular maps already have street views.
Today, thanks to the Internet, you can:
- Visit a tour of museums, where they will not only show the exhibits, but also talk about its history and features.
- Watch the life of animals in zoos and protected reserves, where cameras are installed that broadcast what is happening in real time.
- Watch live broadcasts from the streets and unique places of all countries of the world.
Real trips can also be organized by ordering tickets or by issuing an individual tour, thanks to the new technologies of travel companies.
Completion
There are a lot of options for spending time on the Internet, you can choose the one that suits your needs and interests.
Do not forget to visit the pages of our website, where we regularly reveal new topics on psychology and self-development.
See you soon!
Also, we recommend that you study the article with a detailed analysis of Feng Shui techniques.
The material was prepared by Yulia Gintsevich