You’ve been here, done that. You know your loop so well that you could paint it frame by frame in your sleep. Especially since you spent a few thousand loops taking that one-hour painting class.

But that plays right into the next point, boredom. Specifically, how to stave off boredom. It’s as inescapable as the loop itself: you’re going to get bored.

You’re going to need to take stock of your entertainment assets.

Can you access the internet? That’s a whole treasure trove, right there. But let’s assume you can’t watch all of Netflix and download every game on Steam.

Books: Read everything written on paper within the scope of your loop’s travel limitations.

Hobbies: That painting class was a great idea. What about learning to play musical instruments, juggle, or whittle? Remember that whatever you’re doing has to fit within the timeframe of your loop, so restoring old cars or gardening might not be satisfying in the time you’ve got.

Dating: Hey, you’ve already tried your hand at getting to know the inhabitants of your loop, so you probably have a good idea who might be single. Just remember not to get too attached. You might catch a case of feelings after the 100th date, but to them you’re a one-night stand.

Meddling: Building off the previous example, you can use your knowledge of the loop-blind to amuse yourself. You can be the good guy, fixing people’s lives, solving their problems, and playing matchmaker. Or, if you’re a little bit evil, you can mess with them instead, causing all manner of drama.

However, all the pastimes at your disposal aren’t a cure-all. Eventually, madness is coming for you. By the time you’ve seen it all and done it all, you’ll be ready to end it all. So let’s try a non-horrible interpretation of that and move on to your final step.

• Step One: Recognizing a Time Loop
• Step Two: Changing Things
• Step Three: Getting to Know the People
• Step Four: Learning New Skills
• Step Five: Avoiding Boredom
• Step Six: Escaping the Time Loop [UP NEXT]