Peace Makes You Happier Than Fun
I saw this quote on Twitter yesterday. I could relate to it on a certain level, having hobbies and routines that most people call boring or label as not ‘fun’. But honestly, that’s where I feel the happiest.
I understand that peace, fun, and happiness mean different things to different people. But I’m pretty sure most wouldn’t call staying in all weekend in front of your computer a ‘fun’ activity 😂.
“You should go out!”
“Go clubbing or hit a party!”
“Travel the world!”
— That’s what they usually say.
Well actually, I do go out, trying new activities, cafes, or food, but mostly when friends ask me first 😅.
As for clubbing and partying? Not really my thing, too many people.
Traveling the world? Honestly, I want that too, but right now, it doesn’t feel like the wisest choice financially for me.
My week-to-week activities are mostly the same. I go to work during the weekdays, hit the gym afterward or go for a morning run. I eat almost the same thing every day and do some productive coding sessions on the weekends.
Why I Do Boring Routines?
I have always been a simple man, and I try to choose the simplest way to do things, even if it looks boring to everyone else.Well, boring routines aren’t so bad, they save you energy and money, and honestly, saving money is the best part.
As a not-so-privileged salaryman working in a third-world country without a solid government pension plan, saving and investing early as much as possible can give you a better sense of security in the future, and hopefully give you more freedom later in life—at least that’s my plan.
And after 7 years of consistently saving and investing from my salary, I’d say I’m really happy with where I am at right now.
I think that’s one of the reasons I actually enjoy doing those boring routines, because deep down, I know I’m doing it to give myself more freedom in the future.
Approaching My 30s
But I understand that as life goes on, people change—and maybe I will too.I’ll be turning 30 next year, and I can already feel my perspective shifting.
I chose to do my productive weekend session from a café instead of my bedroom, and it worked. I felt way more productive, got more writing done, and even finished my long-overdue side project.
One day, I took a different running route just for fun and ended up finding a coconut water stall, something I have been craving after every run.
Then I said yes to a friend’s invitation to play tennis. I rediscovered how much I enjoy it.
I can see myself slowly saying ‘yes’ more often to new possibilities and opportunities, and honestly, it’s starting to feel really great.