We all know that running an Amazon FBA business can be a lot of work. But sometimes, we just don’t feel like doing it. Sure, some of these things might not be the most productive use of our time. But sometimes, we just need a break from running our Amazon and/or online businesses.
So, if you feel like a burned out entrepreneur, take a break and do something on this list.
You’ll feel better about it!
1. Sleeping – Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow
As Amazon Sellers, we are all sleep-deprived, and Amazon is ensuring it will stay that way!
Did you know that 12% of people dream exclusively in black and white?
Only 15% of individuals dreamed in color before color television was invented. According to this study, older people are more likely than younger people to dream in black and white.
The world record for the longest stretch without sleep is 11 days.
Randy Gardner, a student from California, set the world record in 1964. This is not advised, however, as Randy experienced major sleep deprivation, and others have perished while staying awake for excessively long.
Dysania is the state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning
We have all certainly had trouble getting out of bed before, but those suffering from Dysania find it harder than most. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is the most common cause of fatigue.
Sleep deprivation will kill you quicker than food deprivation.
Obviously, both sleeping and eating are crucial for a healthy lifestyle. However, this article claims that sleep is more important than food in the short term.
It should take around 10-15 minutes to fall asleep if you’re sleeping well.
Often, if it takes you less than five minutes to fall asleep, you’re not getting enough sleep.
2. Eating
(Facts From The Fact Site)
Even Amazon FBA Sellers must find some time to eat; but definitely not the world’s most expensive pizza below!
The world’s most expensive pizza costs an astounding $12,000.
That’s because it takes 72 hours to prepare and is cooked only by three Italian chefs in your home. Three types of caviar, bufala or buffalo mozzarella, lobster from Norway, and Cilento top this pink Australian sea salt sprinkled pizza.
Fruit-flavored snacks look shiny because of car wax!
Yep, carnauba wax, also used on automobiles, is the same wax used to give gummy candy a gleam.
Believe it or not, ketchup was once used as a medicine.
Tomatoes have been used as medicine for thousands of years, dating back to the early 1800s.
A doctor once claimed he could fix diarrhea and indigestion with a type of tomato ketchup. He was so confident in his remedy he made it into a pill form.
Pink dye is used to color farmed salmon.
The wild salmon’s natural pink hue results from their predominantly shrimp diet. On the other hand, farm-raised salmon get a different diet and become white. They are, however, given the same hue as wild salmon by eating specific plant pigments.
A sandwich filled with corned beef was smuggled into space.
An astronaut secretly brought a sandwich on his spacecraft for a 6-hour mission. When he took the burger out in zero gravity, it began to fall apart, and he had to put it away before crumbs damaged the ship.
3. Watching TV
Yes, Amazon Sellers also watch TV – sometimes
On July 1, 1941, the first-ever television commercial aired in New York. The advertisement was for Bulova watches played during a baseball game between Philadelphia and Brooklyn. The ad cost $9.The first automobile commercial to air on television was for Chevrolet, which aired on June 9, 1946.
MTV went on the air on Aug. 1, 1981, with the words: “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” The first VJ described MTV as “the best of TV combined with the best of radio.” The first video broadcast by the music network was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Bugles.
The first national TV broadcast in color was the 1954 Tournament of Roses Parade, but most programming was black-and-white until 1965. Sales of color TVs surpassed black-and-white sets for the first time in 1972.
4. Doing Things With Friends
As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for people to rely on, and who is better than your closest friends?
Create a fantasy sports league
If you and your friends love to follow sports, start your own fantasy sports league. This guide will help you get started with your fantasy football league.
Make cocktails with your friends for a party!
Invite your friends over for a cocktail party! If you want to make your own, there are many different ideas. Elevate your party by dressing well, playing music, and serving snacks.
5. Playing Video Games
Entrepreneurs have to test what they sell, right?
Jazzpunk (2014)
It’s funny because: It’s one of the few games designed specifically to be funny. From the get-go, when you step out of a person-shaped suitcase and into its cartoon cyberpunk world, there are plenty of sophisticated gags.
West of Loathing (2017)
It’s funny because: it’s a black-and-white western adventure mostly featuring stick figures and sight gags. This game’s humor derives from how the script and mechanics are integrated with a delightful use of wordplay. For example, the ghost town is actually made out of ghosts, and the needles you use to pick locks are hidden in haystacks.
Octodad (2010)
It’s funny because: You assume the identity of an octopus who goes undercover as a human father. The game’s graphics are also an excellent example of how mechanics can be used for humor. The player has to control each character’s limbs separately, often leading to comical situations where the character is flailing around on the screen, making even simple tasks difficult.
6. Shopping – Did You Know That Amazon Sellers Also Shop On Amazon?
That’s right, we know you browse the “popular items this season” on your break.
7. Traveling To The Strangest Places In The World
Everyone knows that Amazon Sellers LOVE to travel, so we included some interesting and unusual ideas.
Spotted Lake, British Columbia, Canada
The Spotted Lake in Canada has been held sacred by the Okanagan (Syilx) people for many years, and it is easy to see why. In the summer, when the lake’s water evaporates, little mineral pools are left behind of various hues. It’s important to remember that this is Indian Country. Avoid walking on tribal territory without permission.
Pamukkale, or “Cotton Palace” in Turkish, is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwest Turkey. It’s well known for the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient city once constructed around it. The terraced pools formed by natural springs offer a refreshing and stunning view.
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol Island, Phillipines
If you were to travel to Bohol in the Philippines, you would see over 1700 symmetrical hills throughout the island. They come in different sizes, but they are all conical-shaped and so regular that it might make you think they’re man-made.
However, UNESCO claims they result from rainwater erosion and uplift of coral deposits. Only during the dry season, when the vegetation changes from green to brown, do the hills acquire their ‘chocolate’ name.
Red Beach, Panjin, China
If you’re looking for a unique and interesting beach experience, look no further than Japan’s Kazamaura Beach. This beach is covered in seaweed called Sueda, which turns bright red in autumn.
These tidal marshes, located southwest of Panjin in China and cover a combined area of 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), serve as an important migratory bird habitat. Although the beach is mostly closed off to the public, a small section can be visited by walking out on a long wooden pier.
Thor’s Well, Oregon, USA
Thor’s Well in Oregon is a natural sinkhole constantly producing large amounts of water shooting upwards. The waves and currents are so strong that swimming is not recommended.
It can be viewed by taking the Captain Cook Trail from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor center. For your safety, it is advisable to stay at a distance, especially during high tide or winter storms.
8. Reading
Amazon Sellers CAN read yes!
- 50 Funny Books to Read When Life Is Overwhelming, and You Need a Laugh
- And For Those Who Are Happy To Do Amazon 24/7/365 (feeling sorry for you guys – seriously!)
9. Going To The Movies For Inspiration
At conferences, Amazon Sellers go to the movies after the day’s happenings – NOT!
- Remember the Titans: An Inspirational and Timeless Story of Unity
- The Pursuit of Happiness: An Uplifting For Tireless Strivers
- Joy: For Entrepreneurs, Big Thinkers and Mothers Who Do It All
- The Biggest Little Farm: A Movie for Daydreamers and Doers
10. Doing Anything Else!
Being an Entrepreneur is no joke – especially for Amazon Sellers!
Okay, now GET BACK TO WORK!
Norm Farrar
Entrepreneur and businessman Norman “The Beard Guy” Farrar stands at the forefront of the economic mega-machine known as Amazon Marketplace. As a leading expert with over 25 years of product sourcing, development, and branding expertise, Norm is an advisor to many and an inspiration to all.
