It’s easy to fall into the habit of grabbing our phones and endlessly scrolling through social media whenever boredom hits. Often, we don’t know what else to do, so we repeat the same routine without thinking. If you are looking to switch things up, here are 10 ideas to try when you feel bored:

Hang out with friends/family

Spending time at a friend’s house, visiting family or heading out to places like the park or mall are great ways to connect with the people you care about. Socializing reduces stress and eases boredom.

Play Games

There are many games to play with family and friends like Uno, Sorry, Clue and Monopoly. There’s also plenty of online games to play, whether it’s a multiplayer game or single-player, including Fortnite, Super Smash Bros and even Mario Kart. Games challenge your brain and enhance your problem solving skills.

Have a Movie Marathon

There are hundreds of thousands — if not over a million films that exist, which makes a movie marathon an excellent way to pass time. Choose a genre, theme or movie series and spend a day watching back-to-back films with friends and family. 

Create a vision Board

Creating a vision board can help you stay motivated and focused by giving you a reminder of what you’re working toward. This board is typically a collection of images, quotes, goals and dreams. It might feature things like a dream vacation, dream job or even a college you want to go to.

DIY

DIY is a fun way to stay busy and be creative. DIY means do it yourself, which is when you make, fix or create things on your own without buying or having help. You can customize clothes, make gifts, create a photo collage, make slime and make bracelets. 

Paint/Draw

There are an infinite amount of things to draw and many ways to make a drawing, like painting or coloring in a coloring book. You can draw your family, a dog, your favorite superhero, a character or doodle a bunch of little things.

Bake

Baking can be a fun, and sometimes messy, way to stay entertained. There are plenty of treats to make, whether you’re baking from scratch or using a mix. For example, you could try brownies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cakes or chocolate chip cookies.

Write in a Journal

Journaling might seem boring at first, but it’s a great way to express your feelings, reflect on life and be creative. It can boost self-awareness and help you manage your emotions more effectively. There are many types of journaling like junk journaling, bullet journaling, productivity journaling and dream journaling.