No Cost Things To Do When Bored While Stuck At Home-By Solé Cook

Sometimes, it’s hard being stuck at home. Sure, it can be fun to sleep in, stay in bed all day and never get fresh air on your face, but it can get to be pretty boring. Ever wish that instead of being quarantined, you were laughing with your friends at the local diner, or even wishing you were at school? I sure have! Well this blog post is all about what to do when stuck at home with your family, or even by yourself.

1. Draw

Drawing can be as simple as scribbling a little something each morning. It can also be used as a mindfulness activity, or it could just be a fun thing to do on your own. It doesn’t matter if you’re a “good artist” or not, drawing brings pleasure into life. Art brings imagination and creativity in your day.

2. Games

Another fun way to pass the time is playing games. Board games and video games alike! Both are so fun to play-doesn’t it feel so great to win? But also don’t be a sore loser. Be happy for the person who won. Board and video games are both great family fun ideas! Unless of course your family doesn’t like to play them… Another thing is video games are fun, however, they also can be depressing. It is just a computer after all. Remember not to spend too much time on them. Video games can lead to brain damage, eyesight problems, and even stress and over all unhappiness. Don’t be worried about that though, once a day, it’s ok to be on the screens for a little bit. Overall, games are a great activity to do as a fun break, or for a short period of time each day.

3. Cooking/Baking

I love this one! Cooking and baking are such great ways to bond with the family and are great boredom busters! Sure, they can sometimes be chaotic, but most of the time, they’re a great mindful activity you can do alone, OR with the family! Cooking can be such a good way to get rid of boredom. Laugh at your mistakes and mishaps, only have happy accidents, and create something yummy! Follow an online recipe, or improvise. Cooking is such a great way to be creative and mindful!

4. Napping

Though it may seem funny, napping is a great way to pass the time healthfully. You see, napping can increase awareness, boost energy, and even strengthen your memory! Wake up feeling fresh and ready for the rest of the day.

5. Zooming

Everyone relies on Zooming these days, work meetings, school, but most importantly, with Zoom, you can still reach your friends in your times of boredom. There have been many times these past few weeks where I have planned a Zoom call with my friends for 30 minutes, and it lasts more than 3 hours. Zoom is a great way for catching up with your friends and making their day on their birthdays. Just be safe, and don't reveal any personal information, such as your credit card number. And don’t Zoom bomb your parents business meetings! 😂

6. Exercising

Exercising is a great way to lose weight, gain strength, and just make you an overall happy person. Exercising can mean many different things. It can be as simple as jumping on the trampoline, or as complicated as buying an exercising machine (that will come late anyway)😂. Exercising can be fun, like hopscotch, or grueling, like pushups. Either way, it’s a great boredom buster!

7. Meditating

Meditation is not only a mindfulness activity that you can do alone OR with the family, it’s also a great way to pass time. Meditating can increase your heath and well being, and it can be really short (like 1 minute) if you’re just starting, but also it can be very long (like1 hour) if you’re advanced. Meditation is very calming and can also give you strength and energy. Meditation is another great way to pass time.

8. Working

I know this may seem silly, but adults and kids both have work to do most of the time. If you’re an adult, maybe start a blog or youtube channel where you can do your passion, or maybe your work can still happen at home with video calls and sorts. If you’re a kid, work can mean starting a video diary, doing an at home book report, or even doing your homework. Work is something that may not be fun, but once it’s over, you have all the free time in the world, and it may seem weird but working is actually a great way to pass time, and to get rid of boredom.

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