Simple Ways to Make Your Life More Exciting

1. Shake up your morning routine. Instead of following the same wake-up routine every day, do it differently on occasion. Get up ten minutes early and have breakfast outside. Turn off the TV and put on music.  Make love before work. Drive a different way. Just starting your day differently will give you a little thrill.

2. Be the host. Take the initiative to entertain, and invite friends or family over for dinner or something different — like a wine tasting or game night.

3. Move your furniture. Rearrange or redecorate a room, switching things up enough that it feels new and different.

4. Go cheer. Attend a competitive, fast-paced sporting event like tennis, basketball, or racing where the energy and excitement of the sport is contagious.

5. Get a makeover. Get a new haircut, have your make-up done by a pro, buy a new outfit, or try a new style. It's even more fun if you do this with a friend.

6. Cut a rug. Now wear that new outfit or haircut to go out to a dance club — or just dance at home with great music and friends.

7. Find exciting people. Look around at people you know whose lives seem interesting and exciting. Take the initiative to get to know them so that you can be included in some of their excitement.

8. Plan an adventure trip. Even if you can't afford to take a trip now, just researching, planning, and dreaming can give you a boost and build excitement for the time when you can afford to go. Include saving money as part of your planning!