I’ve recently had a lot of time to think about ways to keep myself occupied since I have been stuck in my house due to COVID restrictions. There have been a surge of restrictions in Italy again since around Christmas time which has been super frustrating, but it also has given me the opportunity to make a list of things I do to get over my own boredom. Wow that sounds even more sad when I say it like that, but it honestly has been super helpful to get through this crazy year! In this post, I am going to share my list with you for those moments when you just don’t know what to do to pass the time — no one likes to feel that way, so having a list handy and making an effort to keep yourself busy can really help. So whether you are bored in the house, in a lockdown, or just need something to do on a rainy day, take a look at this list and I am sure you will find something entertaining to do with your free time.

Depending on how you are feeling, these activities are broken down and categorized for you. Take a look!

• Electronics
• Pamper Yourself
• Spark Some Creativity
• Gain some Knowledge
• Organization

Electronics

Order take-out and watch your favorite show or movie

Browse social media

Play your favorite video game

Surf the web about an interesting topic

Online shop or online “window shop”

Catch up with your favorite YouTube channel

FaceTime a friend or family

Pamper Yourself

Do a fun face mask

Paint your nails

Pour a glass of wine and take a bath

Blast music and take a shower

Do yoga

Meditate

Watch ASMR videos – Linked here is my favorite channel!

Try a new makeup look via YouTube tutorial

Shave

Try a new hairdo

Self tan

Stretch

Do a home workout

Go for a run or walk

Spark Some Creativity

Paint or sketch

Write a journal entry

Learn a new instrument

Make a TikTok/Reel video

Start a blog 🙂

Do a self portrait photoshoot

Create a new make-up look

Sing karaoke

Learn a dance

Make a vlog

Cook an exciting meal – try making homemade pasta!

Bake a cake

Exercise Your Brain

Start learning a new language

Play chess

Research an interesting topic

Do a puzzle

Learn a new skill

Read a book

Organization

Reorganize your kitchen pantry or fridge

Organize your closet

Clean the bathroom

Vacuum or mop

Do laundry

Make your bed

If you chose something from that last category you must be pretty bored!

I hope you find something from this list to help pass the time! Let me know your favorite activity from above, and/or your favorite thing to do when you are bored that is not listed, in the comments below! Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family so they know what to do the next time they need to pass the time.