44 (ish) Things to Do When You’re Bored Out of Your Mind

From Cosmopolitan

UGH! You probably know that feeling. One moment, you’re celebrating some time off by staying in bed as long as possible and wearing your good PJs until it's no longer sanitary to do so. The next, you’re checking your phone and the fridge six times an hour. In short, you’re bored.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. And since we feel you, we’re here to bestowe this list of solutions to all the boredom problems upon you. Obviously, everyone has different ways of dealing with this uncomfy feel, which is why we’ve included books and movies, recipes to cook, and smart ways to move your furniture around. Enjoy!

If you’ve got a Netflix/Amazon Prime/or any other subscription to burn

1. Dig into the archives of the illustrious franchise known as The Bachelor and instantly feel better about yourselves. Who knows, you might end up becoming a citizen of the "Bachelor Nation."

2. Trust and believe, it’s time to marathon ALL the Harry Potter movies. Have a magical time and *wingardium leviosa* your troubles away

3. Make the couch your fortress of solitude, break out those tissues, and tear into a romantic comedy (or twenty).

4. Or maybe you just need a laugh? Check out one of these stand-up specials.

5. Wait, you’ve got Disney+? DISNEY CLASSICS MOVIE BINGE!!!

If you’re home and alone...😏

1. Fashun like no one is watching by wearing trends during your quarantine. Why not make a fashion show out of it? You can be the model AND the Anna Wintour looking approvingly as you catwalk.
   

2. Another way to feel yourself? Actually feel yourself....and read this piece on why masturbating during the pandemic is the best idea ever.

3. And here are seven more things to do when you're horny and bored.

4. Maybe you and bae need to “reconnect” in some way. This is exactly how to have phone sex. Science.

5. Break out the workout gear (I know I’ve got it somewhere…) and get that sweat on with these FREE workouts. To quote her majesty Britney Spears, “you better work b*tch.”

6. When you're done with that, make use of that extra bathroom time by doing a DIY facial at home or making your own bath bomb with this recipe.

7. Become a gardener! Check out these best indoor plants and find your perfect match. Welcome to plant parenthood.

8. Since no one’s home, this would probably be the best time to pop in a movie musical and sing along in your finest karaoke voice (if you can sing, I hope you like being perfect).
   

9. Now’s probably a good time to unwind. So just sit back and maybe do some meditating (for which there are several great meditation apps).

If all you’ve got is time and wifi...

1. Is this maybe the time to become an influencer? Maybe! Hit up the gram, post some of your best memes and photos of your lil pretty face, get creative, get those followers!

2. Show your long-distance bestie some love with some quality Zoom or Facetime time.

3. And, while you’re at it, there are now a ton of fun challenges you can do with friends online.

4. Also, also, if you’re using Zoom, experiment with the best zoom backgrounds from yours truly. Just try not to get turned into a potato.

5. Now is probably the perfect time to start listening to a new podcast. There are literally hundreds of thousands to choose from.

6. Learning a new language is definitely a fun and productive hobby, especially with so many apps out there (hi, Duolingo).

7. You know what you probably haven’t done in a while? Play some bomb online video games! All your faves are likely still floating around the internet and waiting for your return.

If you’re looking for something to aid your digital cleanse...

1. Let’s revert to a simpler time and indulge in the true joys of picking up a good perfect-for-social-distancing book, grabbing a nice cup of tea/coffee/juice/what have you, and letting it transport you to a new world.
   

2. Oh, and because we're talking about things that are out of this world, why not test out this crystal cleanse...to cleanse your crystals of stale energy! I feel better already.

3. Once you're done with that, it's time to cleanse yourself—especially if there's a new moon (Google it). Read up on new moon ritual bath recipes! There's a special concoction for every type of zodiac sign.

4. Jigsaw puzzles (yes, for adults)! There are tons to choose from and some probably pretty enough to frame.

5. Board games! Board games! What’s the opposite of bored? Board! (not really, but try one and you’ll see why)

6. Roll up your sleeves and take on le kitchen, it's time to pick up one of the best cookbooks of 2020! Experimenting with food is always a guaranteed good time.
   

7. Or, if cooking a whole freakin’ meal isn’t your thing, why not start small and try creating some cocktails? Maybe bartending is your calling? Who knows!

8. Get in touch with your spiritual side by learning how to read tarot cards. It is deceptively simple.

If you wanna come out of this with a new look...

1. Play around with your hair. Maybe you're in need of a deep conditioner or just want to watch mesmerizing videos of our Braid Up series.
   

2. And because hair is a creative medium we all have access to right now, here's all the hair color things you must know before starting that journey. Same for. cutting your own hair and DIY bangs.

3. While we're on the subject of hair, why not learn how to highlight your hair from home?

4. Another option: Join these women who are shaving their head during quarantine.

5. Just give in and figure out how to remove your acrylic nails from your bathroom.

6. Summer is fast approaching, and if you’re gonna spruce up that closet, there’s one thing you can never go wrong with: tie-dyed outfits!

7. Trying to save that bread? Gotchu. Here's how to tie-dye literally anything at home.

8. But yeah, you're going to need supplies for ^ so we've got the best tie-dye kits too.

9. Another DIY DYE you might have time for now: these 18 best self-tanners.

10. Speaking of fashion projects, here's how to shrink that shirt you got at the Justin Bieber concert merch stand, which only had the largest size available.

11. Take some time to relax and treat yourself to homemade face masks.

12. Pick a color and give yourself an at-home gel manicure.

13. Why not take the initiative to give your home some tiny decor changes?

14. Oh, and if you're feeling ambitious, here's how to organize a closet.

15. And wash your comforter, the GOAT.

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