How to Wait for an Exciting Event

Stop thinking about the event., Read., Be creative., Write stories., Start a hobby., Plan the next event., Take a nap., Use your electronic device., Watch replays of your favorite TV show or episode., Dance., Sing., Spend time with your friends...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Stop thinking about the event.

    This may seem like a difficult task.

    Go to the mall or watch a movie.

    If you think about it, time will drag on.

    Don't look at a clock or a calendar.

    If you constantly keep checking the days that lead up to this day, you might feel like waiting forever.

    Chances are, the more you think about what is coming up, the slower time goes by. , Maybe it's not the most interesting thing for you, but it will keep your mind off of it.

    You'll get lost in the book and time will tick away faster than you thought.

    Join a book group and make reading buddies.
  2. Step 2: Be creative.

    It's a simple thing to do.

    You can draw, make crafts or edit pictures.

    Your creativity will manage to distract you.

    Remember, you don't have to be good at these things.

    As long as you are creative and have something to work on, it's fine.

    Draw.

    Doodle, sketch, watercolor, whatever you want! Write a LifeGuide Hub.

    If you write about your passion, it is the most time consuming. , This is where you can do whatever you want.

    Make yourself a fantasy, or a realistic fiction story.

    Come up with a plot and characters.

    Or you can write poems.

    Whatever works for you, make sure it distracts you. , Try knitting, playing an instrument, photography, etc. , Plan beyond the event that is coming up, as a way of having even more things to look forward to. , This is the easiest way to pass time.

    Your brain will be taking a break from all your thoughts.

    Make sure it's a quiet place so you can doze.

    Noises could easily keep you awake.

    Daydream. , You can spend a lot time on your device.This will distract you for hours.

    Just don't spend too much time on your device.

    Text your friends, or go on the internet.

    Time will tick away while you do these things.

    Use social media, game sites, chat rooms, editing sites such as this one, watch videos, do puzzles, etc.

    Make and post a video on YouTube.

    Listen to music.

    Listen to the radio. , Watch something like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, maybe the whole series! Watch a movie.

    High School Musical, Titanic, etc. , Get up and do some dancing to your favorite music.

    Learn some new dance steps.

    Watch YouTube dance videos for fresh dancing ideas. , Try to mimic your favorite singer or watch YouTube singers and get tips to improve your singing. , They will keep you distracted! Not only time will go faster, but you will increase the time of bonding together.

    Go to the park for a walk! You have a lot to talk about, especially if they're a close friend of yours.

    Call your friends. , Try playing Family Feud.

    Pick a family, and answer trivia.

    If you win, treat yourself to some chocolate.

    Play a game on the Wii, with your friends. , Cleaning can take up plenty of time and has wonderful results, in that you have somewhere clean to wait out the remaining time. , Upload them to a social media account or be generous and release them into the public domain for others to use and enjoy. , Choose beautiful places such as parks, cycle trails, the city streets , Visit a class and try it out to see what you like. , Grab a towel, shove on sunglasses, get a hat, sunscreen, and sip soda while relaxing. , It doesn't have to be expensive.
  3. Step 3: Write stories.

  4. Step 4: Start a hobby.

  5. Step 5: Plan the next event.

  6. Step 6: Take a nap.

  7. Step 7: Use your electronic device.

  8. Step 8: Watch replays of your favorite TV show or episode.

  9. Step 9: Dance.

  10. Step 10: Spend time with your friends.

  11. Step 11: Play a board game

  12. Step 12: a video game or a card game.

  13. Step 13: Clean your room or the house.

  14. Step 14: Go out and about and take photos.

  15. Step 15: Go for long walks

  16. Step 16: cycle rides or runs.

  17. Step 17: Learn self-defense.

  18. Step 18: Soak up the sun.

  19. Step 19: Remodel your room.

Detailed Guide

This may seem like a difficult task.

Go to the mall or watch a movie.

If you think about it, time will drag on.

Don't look at a clock or a calendar.

If you constantly keep checking the days that lead up to this day, you might feel like waiting forever.

Chances are, the more you think about what is coming up, the slower time goes by. , Maybe it's not the most interesting thing for you, but it will keep your mind off of it.

You'll get lost in the book and time will tick away faster than you thought.

Join a book group and make reading buddies.

It's a simple thing to do.

You can draw, make crafts or edit pictures.

Your creativity will manage to distract you.

Remember, you don't have to be good at these things.

As long as you are creative and have something to work on, it's fine.

Draw.

Doodle, sketch, watercolor, whatever you want! Write a LifeGuide Hub.

If you write about your passion, it is the most time consuming. , This is where you can do whatever you want.

Make yourself a fantasy, or a realistic fiction story.

Come up with a plot and characters.

Or you can write poems.

Whatever works for you, make sure it distracts you. , Try knitting, playing an instrument, photography, etc. , Plan beyond the event that is coming up, as a way of having even more things to look forward to. , This is the easiest way to pass time.

Your brain will be taking a break from all your thoughts.

Make sure it's a quiet place so you can doze.

Noises could easily keep you awake.

Daydream. , You can spend a lot time on your device.This will distract you for hours.

Just don't spend too much time on your device.

Text your friends, or go on the internet.

Time will tick away while you do these things.

Use social media, game sites, chat rooms, editing sites such as this one, watch videos, do puzzles, etc.

Make and post a video on YouTube.

Listen to music.

Listen to the radio. , Watch something like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, maybe the whole series! Watch a movie.

High School Musical, Titanic, etc. , Get up and do some dancing to your favorite music.

Learn some new dance steps.

Watch YouTube dance videos for fresh dancing ideas. , Try to mimic your favorite singer or watch YouTube singers and get tips to improve your singing. , They will keep you distracted! Not only time will go faster, but you will increase the time of bonding together.

Go to the park for a walk! You have a lot to talk about, especially if they're a close friend of yours.

Call your friends. , Try playing Family Feud.

Pick a family, and answer trivia.

If you win, treat yourself to some chocolate.

Play a game on the Wii, with your friends. , Cleaning can take up plenty of time and has wonderful results, in that you have somewhere clean to wait out the remaining time. , Upload them to a social media account or be generous and release them into the public domain for others to use and enjoy. , Choose beautiful places such as parks, cycle trails, the city streets , Visit a class and try it out to see what you like. , Grab a towel, shove on sunglasses, get a hat, sunscreen, and sip soda while relaxing. , It doesn't have to be expensive.

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