30 Things To Do When You're Bored - Positivity is Pretty

This post is about 30 things you can do when you’re bored.

This past couple of weeks have been really stressful due to the coronavirus. Schools have shut down, businesses’ have closed and tons of events and trips have been canceled.

It is important that we are using our extra time in positive ways. Slow down, reach out to your community, call that old friend, learn a new skill and spend more time with the people that you love.

Be thankful for your health and most importantly keep those being truly affected by this illness in your thoughts and prayers every day.

Keep spreading positivity and kindness. The world needs it more now than ever.

With this in mind, I have found myself with A LOT of extra time on my hands. I came up with this list of 30 things to do while you’re home to help pass the time.

1. Volunteer remotely:

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in your community remotely. Here are some ideas.

-When schools close, kids who need food the most, lose access to meals. Wherever you live in the country donate or volunteer at your local food bank.

-Call nearby group homes to see if you can provide companionship via phone calls to residents who are unable to leave their rooms or host visitors.

Click here for more virtual volunteer opportunities

2. Read a book:

My biggest excuse for not reading more is that I don’t have the time. Well now I do and reading a good book can be a wonderful way to pass time.

Here are some of my favorite books!

-After book series by Anna Todd (fan-fiction version is also amazing!)
-Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou
-The City of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau

3. Watch a movie:

I love watching movies! Especially when I have popcorn to snack on. Here are some of my favorites.

-The Proposal
This is one of my favorite movies! It always makes me smile and laugh.

-He’s Just Not That Into You.
This is one of my new favorite movies, I watched it last night on Netflix and it was so good!

-To All the Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You.
This movie is a great sequel and I definitely recommend watching it!

4. Binge a new show:

I have such a bad habit of binging shows but while we are stuck home why not right!? Here are some of my suggestions:

Netflix:
-New Girl (MY FAVORITE SHOW EVER!)
-The Office (second favorite show!)
-Gilmore Girls (a classic)
-That 70’s show (super funny)

Disney Plus:
-Boy Meets World (LOVE THIS SHOW)
-High School Musical, The Musical, The Series (if you haven’t watched this yet, you need to! It’s amazing!)

NBC:
The Voice, season 18 (Nick Jonas is a coach! Never been better!)

5. Watch or make a TikTok (all the cool kids are doing it, haha)

Watching Tiktok always makes me laugh! Making them can be super fun too!

6. Call an old friend

This could be a perfect time to catch up with an old friend and see how they are doing.

7. Go for a drive and jam out to music

I love going for a drive and jamming out to music when I need a way to pass time. It is a great and inexpensive way to have some fun. My sister and I did this today and it was so much fun!

8. Try on your favorite outfit and have a dance party in your room.

This is always a fun way to pass the time! I especially love jamming out to Taylor Swift throwbacks!

9. Try a new recipe

I don’t cook or bake much, but it’s always fun to try new recipes. My sister tried a new lemon square recipe the other day and they were delicious! My new favorite dessert!!

10. Go for a run

I am not a fan of running but if you are, running is a great way to get some exercise. Especially since a lot of gyms are closed.

11. Try Yoga

Yoga is a wonderful way to help reduce your anxiety. The best part is that you don’t need to go to a class to practice yoga. There are a ton of yoga YouTube tutorials that are very effective.

12. Start a journal

Keeping a journal is a great way to reflect on your day.

13. Paint a wall in your room

I helped my friend paint a wall in her room the other day and it turned out super cute!

14. Paint Rocks

I painted these rocks with my family the other nights and it was a really fun family activity. Pinterest is a great place to find cute rock painting inspiration.

15. Go on a Walk

Going on a walk is a great way to clear your mind and focus on the beauty of the world around you.

16. Take a nap

Taking a good nap is one of my favorite things to do.

17. Listen to music:

I love music and have a ton of suggestions!

-Taylor Swift’s Lover album (amazing!)
-Camila Cabello’s Romance Album (soooo good!)
-AJR’s Neotheater Album and their new song Bang (the coolest!)
-Niall Horan’s new album, Heartbreak Weather (in love)
-Jonas Brother’s Happiness Begins album (love the Jonas Brothers)

18. Write a letter to yourself in the future

I have done this in the past and the letters are always so much fun to read in the future!

19. Write a letter to someone else

Everybody loves getting mail!

20. Organize your room

This is always a productive thing to do.

21. Take selfies/have a photo shoot

I did this yesterday and it was a lot of fun! I’m also obsessed with a new app I got called Huji. It is free and takes the coolest photos.

22. Practice doodling

I love doodling, especially in class. These are my two favorite brands of pens to use. I get all of my doodling inspiration from Pinterest.

-Staedtler Triplus Fineliner pens

-Mildliner brush pen and marker

23. Make friendship bracelets

If you start making these now you will totally be ready for summer!

24. Make slime

Making slime can be a super fun activity!

25. Play a game

I recommend Spoons, Apples to Apples or Clue!

26. Write a song or poem

I have tried this in the past and my songs are never good but always funny!

27. Draw/paint a picture

Art is always a fun way to pass time. You could even try following along to a Bob Ross tutorial.

28. Learn a magic trick

There are a ton of magic trick tutorials on YouTube that could be fun to learn.

29. Play video games

Video games are always a fun way to pass time!

30. Go on Pinterest (and while you’re at it follow me @positivityispretty!)

Pinterest is one of my favorite apps! It has a ton of inspiration for literally anything you are interested in.

I hope these ideas help you come up with fun things to do while you are home from school.

If you try anything on this list, comment down below and let me know how it went. I love hearing from you guys! Don’t forget to follow me on social media. 🙂

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