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Part of it is motivation. Why bother leaving, if I don't have a particular destination in mind? There are other things I could be doing that seem more important

Part of it is motivation. Why bother leaving, if I don't have a particular destination in mind? There are other things I could be doing that seem more important. The other part is that I fall into patterns really easily. If I don't have a set destination in mind when I leave my apartment, I often just end up at the subway stop I take to get to work.

saraid216 12y ago
As someone who also does this, my advice: Pick a destination, but vary the route. Don't take the optimal route. It's easy on grid streets; just move laterally a block or two on the way. And give yourself permission to explore, by making sure you don't have anything planned: just stop and poke your nose into anything that sparks your interest.
Tyrannosaurs 12y ago
Why not set yourself generic goals rather than a destination? For instance to find a nice cafe you've never been to before, or a nice bookshop.
- charlesthomas 12y ago
  That's a great idea.
thanatropism 12y ago
Step-counting apps or bracelets? I find myself trying to outdo myself and taking ever more convoluted ways home.