How can I get reinterested in life again?

Question

I'm getting older and my old interests don't pertain anymore

Answer 1

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. -Wayne Dyer :)

Answer 2

Take a few courses at the community college in something you like: cooking, dancing, photography, ect. That way you can meet people interested in the same thing. What are those interst that don't pertain? You can't out grow much, we sometimes have to ajust. For instance, when I was 21 I liked to go socilaize at the bars. Now, I go to dinner with a friend and have a few drinks. Or I spend an evening at the bookstore having coffee and reading a new book with my bf.

Answer 3

I'm not really sure, I'm struggling with the same dilemma.
I am still interested in some of the things I used to do but then others I could give a hoot about.
Problem for me is finding the new interest.
One thing I did do was purchase a motorcycle and took riding classes. I am planning on taking the advanced classes later this fall. But here lately it is just too hot to ride.

I am still looking for more things to do.

Good luck to you.

Answer 4

RE - interested in your life, AGAIN?

How did you do it the first time? Or do you mean this IS the first time? I say become as fit as you can. Change your diet to be as healthy as you can. Be kind to people and look for ways you can volunteer and help out. You'll feel a renewed zest for life and things will become new again.

Answer 5

Give yourself a compelling future by creating new goals. Fill the need we all have to contribute by giving of yourself to others needs. Fill the need we all have to be accepted by a group by joining a group of people you enjoy.

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"Life without action is a life without purpose" R.L. Lane

Answer 6

You could always go to some bookstore/cafe like Border's or Barnes and Noble, for example. You are bound to find some topic that you are interested in. Intellectual stimulation is very enjoyable. It is for me and many others, anyway.

You can also go online and look for different groups in your area--groups for people interested in art, cooking, crafts, knitting, inventing, sports, etc.--any number of groups. Maybe you'll find something that appeals to you.

Have fun!

Answer 7

Then try something new. What is holding you back? Even if you are old and in a wheelchair or always using oxygen you can find an activity. My dad started playing darts because he can't run now. Its a good challenge for him.

Answer 8

go out everyday and do one thing that terrifies you...

things ive done - wore pajamas to work, sat on the edge of our building roof and had lunch, start random conversations/arguments with strangers, challenge the boss head on in boardroom meetings, lie down in the middel of the road, and strike against animal cruelty infront of a butchery =)

but im sure youlle think of other things to do =)

im planning to pitch up a tent in my office next week =)

Answer 9

pick up new hobbies

start walking in the morning. you forget how beautiful it is out. it will also give you time to clear your mind.

get a pet. they are loyal companions.

join a club or start your own (book club?)

yoga, golf, pilates, meditation

volunteer for a cause you like; if you're religious help your church


...just some ideas

Answer 10

i recommend meditation.
when you can focus on your own internal self, your true interests and motivations become more apparent. ie be quiet and listen. notice what you like when you see it. join clubs related to a hobby. take a class to learn something new. but first you have to notice the direction of your interests.

Answer 11

If you have the finances to do so...travel. See the things you wouldnt normally get to see. When you travel you open yourself up for new adventures and to meet new people in cities you dont normally go to.