Are you bored? Try these 7 ChatGPT plugins to find something fun to do, from hiking adventures to trivia night sessions
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When an extreme sense of listlessness engulfs you, it’s easy to just lie back and enter extreme lazy mode as you attempt to sleep off your bored state.
I’m certainly guilty of trying to defeat my boredom by just staring at the ceiling, closing my eyes and trying everything in my power to envision something fun to do that's out of the norm. When I do find something to do, I’m prone to watching another marathon of First 48, sitting down for my 100th viewing of The Dark Knight or making my mood even worse by repeatedly losing in ranked matches in whatever fighting game I chose to play.
Lately, I’ve been perusing ChatGPT’s massive bank of plugins and have discovered the most beneficial uses for some of them. So far, I’ve discovered how good they can be when you need some assistance for your side hustle , protect yourself from scams , get exposed to movie & music recommendations , etc.
My latest journey into the ChatGPT plugins directory led me to find the best ones that cater to folks who are looking for suggestions on how to conquer their tedium and do something lively.
Getting out of the house to bask in the great outdoors is always a viable option worth considering when boredom takes over you. AllTrails stands out as a quality plugin aimed at helping users find their next hiking, walking and biking trail adventure. It’s worth giving this plugin a try by prompting it to help you find either type of trail to enjoy based on the level of difficulty and scenery you’re looking for.
The following list of prompts I’ve placed below should give you a good idea of how to get the best outdoor journey recommendations from the AllTrails plugin:
Viator can set you on your way to the best experiences at far-flung locations, but it also works just as well at showcasing amazing attractions near your location. Tapping into its ChatGPT plugin can definitely work to your benefit, since you can use it to potentially find cooking classes, activities that are usually out of your comfort zone that you want to try for the first time, excursions and other types of unforgettable experiences.
Using any of the prompts listed below could lead you to the sort of activities you never once considered and end up enjoying more than expected:
I’m a fiend for live events. Concerts, Broadway shows, basketball games, stand-up comedy shows and wrestling shows take up the majority of the live experiences I enjoy the most. The Ticketmaster plugin has done a great job of highlighting those types of events in my home state and beyond. It’s worth mentioning your price range whenever you prompt this plugin to direct you to the live events you’re searching for.
The following prompts should give you a good idea of how to get the best live event recommendations from this plugin:
The Etsy plugin can be prompted to find you its best products based on what you’re interested in. The online marketplace houses a bunch of DIY kits that might just get you addicted to your newest hobby. Crafters, bakers and hobbyists will get plenty of enjoyment out of using this plugin to find the sort of goods that will get your creative juices flowing.
For anyone reading this right now who wants to use Etsy to discover their next DIY obsession, try out any of the following prompts:
On its own, Emaqi is a digital manga service that features officially licensed Japanese manga for English-language readers in the US and Canada. I’ve used it as more of a physical manga curator that puts a whole bunch of titles on my radar, which usually ends with me going out to pick them up and spending the day being immersed in them. If you’re looking to start your manga journey or are just on the lookout for titles you may not have known about beforehand, it’s worth testing Emaqi’s near-limitless manga knowledge.
The following list of prompts should help you find your next manga obsession and inject a bit more reading into your free time:
If you feel like staying in while also working your brain muscles, the Chessy plugin works as a fun option that you should try out. It places you in a battle of wits as you play a game of chess against ChatGPT, where you can prompt it to break the inner workings of the game down for you if you’re just starting. Even experienced players who want to see if their chess skills measure up to those of AI should spend some time with this plugin. Improving your strategic thinking and taking those newly found chess skills to human games is the way to go once you’ve challenged ChatGPT a few times.
The next set of prompts highlights the best ways to turn the chatbot into your finest digital chess challenger:
Watching my friends and family get all extra animated during a random hangout at somebody’s house sits on my list of the top fun things to do on the weekend. It’s especially entertaining when screaming matches break out (the friendly type, not the angry type) when everyone’s trying to come up with the right answer to a trivia question. ChatGPT’s Trivana plugin stands out as a great tool that will help you have the most fun out of these group gatherings.
Using the next set of prompts should help you create the best trivia nights for you and your knowledgeable crew:
Getting out of those dreaded doldrums and finding something exciting to do with the help of those aforementioned ChatGPT plugins is worth trying. For someone like me who’s always looking for the best ways to unwind on the weekend and not let boredom overwhelm me, I’ve used that tactic countless times this year. If you’re looking to try something a little different or just want to continue finding the best activities tied to your favorite hobbies, give these plugins and prompts a chance to see where they’ll lead you next.