{"id":105598,"date":"2023-06-16T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=105598"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:58:19","slug":"how-to-spend-leisure-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-spend-leisure-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend Leisure Time: 3 Ways to Escape From Busyness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What do you do with your free time? Are you in dire need of getting some free time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jenny Odell says that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/attention-economy\/\">attention economy<\/a> of modern society makes you constantly feel pushed to be productive. She shows how you can \u201cdo nothing\u201d to take back control of your life and engage with the world in a deeper, more satisfying way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get Odell&#8217;s practical advice for how to spend leisure time and connect with the world around you in a way that heals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-spend-leisure-time\">How to Spend Leisure Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Odell suggests changing how you use your time. Specifically, she argues you should <strong>devote time to familiarizing yourself with and connecting to the world around you. <\/strong>Odell&#8217;s advice for how to spend leisure time consists of three recommendations. She says you can put your time to good use by exploring your environment, learning about local history, and getting to know your neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In addition to changing how you use time, you can also have a positive impact on your life by changing how you <em>think<\/em> about time. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Stop Worrying and Start Living<\/em><\/a>, Dale Carnegie explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living\/part-1#one-day-at-a-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">devoting your focus and energy to the present moment will reduce your anxiety.<\/a> This is because when you think too much about past or future worries, you\u2019re adding those stresses to the stresses of the present\u2014the burden of which can strain your mind and cloud your thinking.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-explore-your-environment\">1. Explore Your Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, Odell advises you to <strong>do nothing by taking the time to explore the natural environment.<\/strong> This adds depth and context to your life in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you learn about your natural environment, you see it in a deeper way\u2014instead of just seeing \u201ca bird\u201d or \u201ca plant,\u201d you\u2019ll recognize specific species and what makes them unique, interesting, and worth preserving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning about your natural environment also helps you see yourself as part of a larger <em>bioregion<\/em> or ecological area, instead of as an individual disconnected from the natural world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring your environment could mean walking around in nature, but it doesn\u2019t have to\u2014even if you live in a city, you can still take time to discover what kinds of flora and fauna live around you and are native to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Odell argues on behalf of bioregionalism, or the belief that <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.openedition.org\/sapiens\/1691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">politics, society, and the economy should be defined by bioregions<\/a>, or areas defined geographically and ecologically. Bioregionalists argue that if societies are organized around local bioregions, people will no longer be able to ignore the consequences of unsustainable exploitation\u2014the signs will be all around. Examples of bioregional institutions might include a cuisine based on what grows and lives in the area, an economy based around sustainably harvesting natural resources from the region, and laws designed to protect the unique circumstances of the region\u2019s ecosystem.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-learn-local-history\">2. Learn Local History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can connect with the world around you by learning the history of your city, town, or neighborhood, <\/strong>Odell says. As with exploring the natural world, learning local history allows you to gain a new appreciation for where you live and what makes it unique and worth preserving. It also contextualizes <em>you<\/em> as a part of that history, causing you to think about how you impact your community and how you can contribute to or connect with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Resources for Learning Local History<\/strong><br><br>Odell doesn\u2019t explore in depth how to learn about your local history. Here are some resources you can use to begin your research:<br><br>\u2022 Search for local historic sites, memorials, and museums, as these locations often provide insight into past events. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationalregister\/database-research.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Register of Historic Places<\/a> can help with this.<br><br>\u2022 Find local historical societies or preservation societies\u2014they have useful information and experts who can help you in your search.<br><br>\u2022 Check out archives of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/news\/oltitles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newspaper articles<\/a>, legal records, or historic maps. These archives can often be found online or at your local library.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-get-to-know-your-neighbors\">3. Get to Know Your Neighbors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>Odell recommends taking time to get to know your neighbors.<\/strong> This allows you to become a part of a local community, even one as small as your apartment building or block, which in turn helps prevent atomization. As well as making you less lonely, knowing your neighbors makes it easier for you to organize around important issues and support one another. This could mean something as simple as knowing someone who\u2019ll lend you a cup of sugar or as complex as having a group of tenants who can collectively pressure their landlord to make a much-needed repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Advice on Getting to Know Your Neighbors<\/strong><br><br>Since we\u2019re often so disconnected from our neighbors, it can be difficult to know <em>how<\/em> to integrate yourself into your community. Here\u2019s some practical advice for getting started on this process:<br><br>\u2022 Volunteer for a cause you care about, showing up in person rather than just sending a check.<br><br>\u2022 Join local community interest groups like a tenants\u2019 union, homeowners\u2019 association, or committee on a local issue.<br><br>\u2022 Participate in groups based on your interests\u2014a local sports league, community theater, or art class, for example. Your local recreation department or public library can be a good place to start this search.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise: Do Nothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how you can implement Odell\u2019s approach to doing nothing\u2014leaving behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/society-culture\/attention-economy\/\">attention economy<\/a> mindset and changing how you use attention and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to Odell, under the attention economy, we feel pressured to use our time efficiently and productively. Are there areas in your life in particular where you feel this pressure? For example, maybe you paint as a hobby but feel like you should be making money off of your art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odell argues that, to resist the attention economy, you can devote your time and attention to connecting with the world around you. How can you use the area of your life mentioned above to connect with the world? For example, maybe you could start painting local nature scenes or join an art class.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you do with your free time? Are you in dire need of getting some free time? Jenny Odell says that the attention economy of modern society makes you constantly feel pushed to be productive. She shows how you can \u201cdo nothing\u201d to take back control of your life and engage with the world in a deeper, more satisfying way. 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