Are you stuck in a routine?

[Arkhangelsk]

With this I mean: Are you stuck in the everyday routine of doing the same thing over and over? Do you ever go out and just do something radical, meet new people, change your life by the slightest, or do you stay and satisfy your habits? Do you want to mix things up? Do you like being/not being in a routine? How do you make life more exciting?

I'm afraid that I'm stuck in a routine. Being the social reject that I am, it's hard for me to go out with a good plan. I don't know much people, more less people who are outgoing to do something different with me. I'm just afraid and introverted, and I'm the kind of guy who wouldn't survive in the real world. I never go to parties (mostly cause most parties include getting drunk, and I don't want to be an idiot who drinks at the age of 14), I barely have friends who want me with them. At least for now. Maybe it will change over the years. But right now, I sit on my ass, glued to the chair, and just write stuff on the Internet that won't affect the smallest atom of the universe.

How about you? Are you stuck in the daily grind that never changes, or do you live every day with a little or bigger adventure?

 

[StANDY1338]

I do tend to have a routine. I blame work to be honest it breaks people.

 

[orangebandguy]

I try and make my routines chaotic, I don't take anything too seriously.

 

[Last of the Chinchillas]

I don't really consider a routine to be a bad thing. I enjoy having days that are a little more on the organized side, without any nasty surprises. Sure, it may not always be exciting, but a little consistency never killed anyone. I think.

When it gets too monotonous, I'll go out and do something different. Been doing that for the past couple of days, as a matter of fact, and I've managed to make some new friends and do some new stuff.

 

[dalek sec]

I don't really consider a routine to be a bad thing. I enjoy having days that are a little more on the organized side, without any nasty surprises. Sure, it may not always be exciting, but a little consistency never killed anyone. I think.

When it gets too monotonous, I'll go out and do something different. Been doing that for the past couple of days, as a matter of fact, and I've managed to make some new friends and do some new stuff.

Same here and that's my belief as well, a little consistency never killed anyone.

 

[Arkhangelsk]

I don't really consider a routine to be a bad thing. I enjoy having days that are a little more on the organized side, without any nasty surprises. Sure, it may not always be exciting, but a little consistency never killed anyone. I think.

When it gets too monotonous, I'll go out and do something different. Been doing that for the past couple of days, as a matter of fact, and I've managed to make some new friends and do some new stuff.

I don't consider routines bad, but I sometimes feel locked up in my own little world. Makes me feel like Gollum. And it's hard for me to get out, I'm 15, out of place, and no friends to lead me.

 

[Last of the Chinchillas]

I don't consider routines bad, but I sometimes feel locked up in my own little world. Makes me feel like Gollum. And it's hard for me to get out, I'm 15, out of place, and no friends to lead me.

Ah, I see. I've certainly had some times like that before. What little advice I can offer (and I'm pretty bad at it, so you may just want to ignore me), it to be bold. People can be annoying, and people can be a bit intimidating, but if you don't force yourself to interact with them and try and find some people you get along with, things probably won't get much better.

 

[historybuff]

Yes. It's college. I can't wait to get out of this routine.

 

[DazZ.]

Nope not at all.

Schedule is completely random and has been for over a year, throwing in spontaneous decisions to go caving/snowboarding or something else that's new every now and again.

 

[GodofDisaster]

Well since I'm still in education, then yes I do have a routine. Except for the weekends of course.

 

[v0den]

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[Flames66]

I'm stuck in the routine of feeling guilty that I'm playing games when I should be doing my college work. Hopefully when I'm done with the course next year I can get a job not IN ANY WAY related to the course I'm doing.

 

[Pimppeter2]

I like routines. Mine is going pretty well

 

[LogicNProportion]

Even if you try to get out of a routine, you're still in a routine as you're trying to regularly not get into one.

So...of course. XD

 

[Wadders]

Without wanting to be patronizing, you're 14 years of age. In all likelihood in a few years time, probably in even less time than that, you will feel differently. At your age I didnt really have many friends, but now I'm having a great time at university.

So to answer your question, I occasionally feel like I'm in a routine, but it's one that I'm happy with at the moment. Sleep, eat, lectures, beer, sleep. Repeat.

 

[President Moocow]

You don't don't need to "go out with a plan" you just "go out and see what happens", whilst not knowing what will happen can be scary, it's also a thrill that can be fun. Even if you are the kind of person that plans things out meticulously, it's still very possible to be social (although I wouldn't know why, I like to make things up as I go). You're not stuck in a routine so much as you're stuck in a safety bubble too afraid to come out. Do stuff you like to do with people you like or go places where you can meet people (it's possible to meet people without going to parties). I guarantee you that there are plenty of rejects who feel just as bad as you do. But how do you meet any of these people without doing anything? Don't worry so much about not having a plan and do something!

also you saying:

"I never go to parties (mostly cause most parties include getting drunk, and I don't want to be an idiot who drinks at the age of 14)"

Why do people automatically assume that all parties revolve around "getting drunk"? A bunch of people getting drunk isn't a party. A bunch of people having FUN is a party (one of those can be getting drunk). Granted this may come as a shock to people not accustomed to socializing but it's possible to go out with people and not drink and most importantly: It's possible to drink without getting drunk (Granted, the US has this idea of "always drink to get drunk" a lot more strongly than other countries due to the needlessly high drinking age)

Being afraid to try new things is just something that you have to get over forcefully (just like being afraid to walk up to a girl and talk to her). I'd say try going to a party to see what they are like, but I already know that if you go to a party feeling awkward, then the party will suck for you (that's why people drink, to get over that social anxiety). So why don't you try to be less negative: How do you know already that you don't like alcohol unless you've never tried? How do you know that every single person who drinks at 14 is an idiot? (I know plenty of nerdy people who drink at 14, or even 12. All reasonable, logical, intelligent people).

For an answer, I can't even follow the normal routine of brushing my teeth. I live not knowing what will happen to me that day, what joys I will experience. If I suddenly decide to go someplace, I go and I get all excited about how it will be! Keeping that positive outlook on life has led me to many places.

 

[Julianking93]

Oh dear. I suppose I have. I hate routines but I've fallen right into one.

Wake up, shower, Escapist, lunch, walk/yoga class, internet, music, games, Escapist, bed.

Damn it. I need a social life...

 

[Julianking93]

With this I mean: Are you stuck in the everyday routine of doing the same thing over and over? Do you ever go out and just do something radical, meet new people, change your life by the slightest, or do you stay and satisfy your habits? Do you want to mix things up? Do you like being/not being in a routine? How do you make life more exciting?

I'm afraid that I'm stuck in a routine. Being the social reject that I am, it's hard for me to go out with a good plan. I don't know much people, more less people who are outgoing to do something different with me. I'm just afraid and introverted, and I'm the kind of guy who wouldn't survive in the real world. I never go to parties (mostly cause most parties include getting drunk, and I don't want to be an idiot who drinks at the age of 14), I barely have friends who want me with them. At least for now. Maybe it will change over the years. But right now, I sit on my ass, glued to the chair, and just write stuff on the Internet that won't affect the smallest atom of the universe.

How about you? Are you stuck in the daily grind that never changes, or do you live every day with a little or bigger adventure?

Edit to my last post. I didn't read the OP.

I feel your pain. I'm pretty much exactly the same and feel the same about it. I'm a social reject who keeps to himself. As much as I want friends, I usually end up doing something stupid with them or they try to make me do something stupid. I also hate crowds and social situations in which people are drinking. Oh excuse me, the proper term is "having fun" (my ass). How is drinking piss water and acting like a fucking idiot fun?

Sorry, but I'd much rather stay in than do that.

 

[Random Argument Man]

Semester is almost over. That means my present routine is almost over for good.

 

[wwjdftw]

Well, college does help. I'm looking to get back into college and this is partly the reason. I'm 20 now but I went for 2 years, did a semester in Europe, came home and didn't re-apply anywhere. I now find that I too am stuck in a routine. Ultimately it is the habits you form now that are going to affect you later on in life. I was an internet junkie when I was your age for much the same reasons (didn't care to go out and get wasted with most of my friends). But just because you don't drink doesn't mean you can't go to a party and hang out with some people. Since High School I've been to parties where I was both drunk and sober and I had fun either way. Parties are primarily a social event, the alcohol is just an activity some people (but not everyone) choose to engage in while they are there.

It can be tough getting out and doing stuff sometimes, (not sure where you live but the driving age here is 17ish), but don't let that stop you from asking people what they are up to.

Another idea is look into the sports offered at your school.

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