It has been brought to my attention that many people wanted me to do a blog post about this to come up with more ideas to do things while stuck inside because of recent events! I always want to write about things you’re needing right now so here we go! These are some things I have been doing to keep myself busy but also do the things I always complain about wanting to do but never have enough time for!
- Read a book (or many)
- Take a bath
- Watch a tv series
- Binge a movie series
- Create a budget
- Organize your tax documents
- Go through your closet
- Clean your whole house
- Play board games
- Journal
- Meditate
- Cook new recipes
- Facetime friends and family
- Start that thing you’ve always wanted to: blog, YouTube channel
- Change the layout of your rooms
- Practice photography
- Draw/paint
- DIY project (tie dye shirts)
- Play video games
- Test out different essential oil blends
- Try out different morning/night routines
- Create different habits
- Try new workouts
- Catch up on your favorite YouTuber’s videos
- Meditate
- Try yoga
- Page through a magazine
- Learn a new skill (language, certifications, etc.)
- Gain some extra money through online ways (surveys, etc.)
- Try out different cocktails
- Bake cookies, cake, or brownies
- Crossword puzzle
- Word Search
- Puzzle
- Go for a walk/hike
- Maintenance projects around the house
- Make a vision board
- Drink a lot of water
- Practice healthy eating habits (multiple smaller meals a day)
- Paint your nails
- Make tik toks
- Play fun challenge games with your family/roommates
- Organize cupboards/pantry
- Face mask
- Organize your computer
- Transfer things to a hard drive
- Go tanning (if you’re in a warm state)
- Write letters to people in nursing homes
- Color in a coloring book
- Write thank you letters to people you’re thankful for
- Send thoughtful text messages to people
- Try out different coffee/tea recipes
- Conversate with your family/roommates
- Try different smoothie recipes
- Reorganize the clothes in your closet (I did season based)
- Donate to people in need during this time
- Post on Facebook and see if you can be of service to someone in need
- Try different hair styles
- Try different eye makeup looks
- Get ahead on your school work
- Make a charcuterie board
- Sewing
- Gardening
- Bird watching
- Playing an instrument
- Dance session(s)
- Scrapbook
- Become a Pinterest queen
- Origami
- Listen to a Ted Talk or podcast
- Network through social media
- Clear out your inbox
- Attend church at home
- Spend extra time on your personal care
- Start growing some ingredients (lavender, chives, etc.)
These were all of the ideas that I could come up with without losing my mind! 😉 But I hope this helps you find great ways to fill your extra time during this situation. I know it all is a little scary, overwhelming, and everything is so uncertain but I am just trying to stay positive, stay productive, and I am also allowing myself to feel the things i’m feeling. If I am feeling anxious, I allow myself decompress. It is so important to listen to ourselves and give ourselves love, grace, and patience during this time.
xoxo,
Emily Avdem
