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\u201cWhen you\u2019re tired of London, you\u2019re tired of Life\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Samuel Johnson\u2019s famous quote is thrown around London so often, isn\u2019t it? Although it\u2019s meant to be a life-affirming statement of the benefit of choice in London, it can often just be a stinging reminder of the monotonous reality you actually find yourself in. \u00a0Perhaps you\u2019re not \u201ctired of London,\u201d maybe you\u2019re just …tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your starry-eyed curiosity as a London newbie gets swallowed up in your daily routine before long. Aside from the occasional cheeky post-work pint, most of your days probably resemble something like this: you get up, shower, hop on a packed tube, work, hop on another packed tube, force yourself to the gym, cook, clean, do laundry, organise things, sleep. Repeat.  Don\u2019t be too hard on yourself; we\u2019re all guilty of falling victim to it. So while we\u2019re aware of London\u2019s charms and the innumerable amount of wonderful things to do in our fair city, our busy schedules often bog us down with too much to handle.  We\u2019re delaying our long-list of  urban adventures in favour of tedious life admin and the best bits of London life are shoved to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do we do right by Mr. Johnson and actually start living a quote-worthy London life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to prove it to yourself (or your London-hating friends), you can enjoy this city again. You just need a helping hand or two. Hear us out! Having observed the culture of London, we know it\u2019s not a terribly British thing to do, but drop the stiff upper lip for a moment.  In a city as chaotic as London, outsourcing a few bits and pieces of cleaning, organising and errand-running could be just the ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Things You Could Be Doing In London Other Than Cleaning Your Flat:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Get Cultured<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How many times have you woken up on a Saturday morning, full of good intentions about the weekend ahead, only to despair at your to-do list? With almost 250 museums in London (many of them free), and countless art galleries scattered throughout the capital, you\u2019d be mad not to fit in a bit of culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Have A Laugh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Laughter is the best medicine, and we can wager you\u2019ve not had a good dose in ages. London is the greatest city on earth for standup comedy<\/a>  (sorry, New York!), with comedians from all corners of the globe strutting their stuff across London every night of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get A Bit Of Fresh Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We think \u201cthe big smoke\u201d has a bit of an unfair nickname. With over 35,000 acres of public parks, woodlands and gardens, we\u2019re living in Europe\u2019s \u201cgreenest\u201d major city,<\/a> with a whopping 40% of the surface area of greater London made of up accessible green space. So whether you fancy a hike on Hampstead Heath, a picnic in Richmond Park or romantic ramble through Regents Park, you certainly won\u2019t have a lack of choice. Just don\u2019t forget your wellies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Go Back To School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u2022 Mahatma Gandhi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps it\u2019s guitar lessons or painting classes. Maybe it\u2019s web development, cooking or learning a new language. With seemingly endless workshops, free talks,<\/a> history tours and conferences happening every day, now is the time to try learn something new! Because if not now, when?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Have A Pint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be a bit sweeter to have a pint (or whatever tipple you fancy) with your mates without the subconscious stress of worrying whether or not you\u2019re \u201cgetting things done\u201d at home? You bet it would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Have Some \u201cYou\u201d Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one might seem a bit indulgent, but put your judgments aside for just a moment. With affordable \u201cdaily deals\u201d popping on various platforms, spa days are no longer just for the wealthy and the elite. Press the \u201creset\u201d button and spend a day pampering yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Get Outta Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps a bit of a cop out, but sometimes London life keeps us from escaping the city altogether. Get someone else to do that spring cleaning or furniture assembly, grab your camera and hop on a train. Some of the best adventures are outside the M25!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Taskrabbit UK team wants you to get out and treat yourself.\u00a0Hire one of our vetted, reliable Taskers<\/a> today to help you make the most of London!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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