Enjoy Life! 5 Things Worth Trying
Author: Eat Well · Feel Well · Live Well Editorial Team
Before we know it, our days are filled with things we “have to do.”
Work hard. Take care of the house. Look after our health. Think about the future. The older we get, the more everything seems to come with a
“purpose” or an expected “result.”
But not every moment in life has to be useful.You don’t have to get better at it. You don’t have to achieve anything. You don’t even have to keep going.
“I tried it, and it was actually kind of fun.”
Maybe that’s enough.
Here are five things worth trying, simply to slow down and enjoy life a little more.
1. Try a Retreat Resort!
When we travel, it’s easy to pack our schedules without even realizing it.
Sightseeing from the morning, eating at popular restaurants, visiting famous landmarks, taking photos—we’ve come all this way, after all, so we often end up staying busy even while we’re away.
That’s why it might be worth trying “a trip to do absolutely nothing.”
Wake up surrounded by nature. Spend time at the spa. Enjoy a leisurely meal. Read a book. Take a nap when you feel sleepy.
When someone asks, “What did you do today?” being able to answer, “Not much,” can be a luxury in itself.
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2. Make Your Own Pottery!
There’s something unexpectedly satisfying about holding a piece of clay in your hands and watching it slowly take shape beneath your fingers.
Beautiful tableware is easy to find in any shop. But making just one piece with your own hands is a different experience altogether.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a little uneven. The thickness doesn’t have to be perfect. And there’s no need to compare it with something made by a professional.
Drink your morning coffee from a cup you made yourself, and that familiar cup of coffee might feel just a little different.
It’s not about getting better—it’s about enjoying the time spent creating.
Making room for moments like that as an adult might be worth trying.
3. Make Your Own Dried Herbs!
Dried herbs are easy to pick up at any supermarket. But every now and then, buying a fresh bunch of herbs and drying them yourself can be surprisingly enjoyable.
Choose a scent you love—rosemary, thyme, oregano, mint, or whatever catches your attention. Wash the herbs, dry them thoroughly, and leave them somewhere airy to slowly dry.
There’s nothing complicated about it.
Enjoy the fragrance as the herbs dry, store them in little jars, then use them in cooking or herbal tea.
Instead of buying something you could have in minutes, try taking a little extra time to make it yourself.
There’s something about doing the opposite of what’s efficient that can make everyday life feel just a little richer.
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4. Learn a New Language!
You don’t need to take an exam. You don’t need a certificate.
“I’d love to order in Italian someday.”
“I want to understand a little of what they’re saying in a French film.”
“I’d like to greet someone in their own language when I travel.”
Those are reasons enough to start learning a new language.
Learn ten words and forget five of them—it doesn’t matter.
Every new word you learn can reveal a little more about the culture, ideas, and way of thinking of the people who speak it.
Learning a language isn’t about testing yourself—it’s a doorway into a world you didn’t know before.
Think of it that way, and suddenly it feels much easier.
5. Wander Around With No Plans!
The last one requires almost no money and no reservations.
Get off at a station you’ve never visited. Turn down a street you don’t usually take. Step into a shop that catches your eye. Stop at a café when you get tired. If a park bench looks inviting, sit down for a while.
There’s no need to search Google Maps for the fastest route.When there’s no destination, you can’t really get lost.
Simply wander around and notice the things you would normally walk straight past.
When you don’t decide what you’re going to do, you can simply enjoy discovering what you might find along the way.
Doing Nothing Productive Is Part of Life, Too
Whenever we start something new, it’s easy to think,
“I have to keep going” or “I have to get better at this.”
But none of these five things needs a goal.
It’s fine if you only go on a retreat once. It’s fine if your pottery isn’t perfect. It’s fine if your herbs don’t turn out quite right. It’s fine if you forget the language you learned. And it’s fine if you wander around and discover absolutely nothing.
You tried it. You had a little fun.
That’s enough.
A rich life isn’t measured only by how hard we work.
Every now and then, stop trying so hard—and simply enjoy life.
