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You are pretty busy in your day-to-day life but when you have some free time, You either spend it binge-watching or thinking about what to do? Well, Why to spend the day in an unproductive way scrolling Instagram or turning on Netflix every time, when you can take the advantage of your free time.
Don’t spend the day in a boring way in your rare free time!
Being bored means more negative self-talk which is totally unnecessary.
And So I came up with this list of 99 fun and productive things to do instead of wasting time on your couch!
I am not against binge-watching or scrolling Social media ( we all do that) but it’s important that we set up a Limit and try different things out there!
Disclaimer: The productivity mention here is not related to work/ organization.
The list mentioned here includes productive things to do ideas to have some positive, exciting impact on your Life.
So here’s your list:
Bookmark this list of productive things to do when bored for future reference. Enjoy!
99 Fun and Productive Things to do
1.Try out a new recipe (the fancier one you always wished or head to Pinterest to find something exciting)
2. Watch your favorite childhood cartoon or movie ( comment below your favorites! )
3. Write Journal (here are journaling prompts to try on)
4. Watch an inspiring ted-talk (Here is one recommendation )
6. Read a book
7. Give a try to learn a new Language with DUOLINGO
8. Make a scrapbook with polaroid pictures.
9. Write a short story
10. Learn a new instrument (piano works the best as you can have an app to practice)
11. Clean your junk Drawer
12. Declutter your phone(unsubscribe to the newsletters which you don’t follow anymore, organize albums, Delete apps which you don’t use anymore)
13. Do some Yoga
14. Redecorate your house( Make some small shifts, add some new things!)
15. Organize your wardrobe
16. Make a goal for next month
17. Make a bucket list
18. Go for a walk
19. Call your family member with whom you haven’t spoken for a while
20. Watch an inspiring Documentary
21. Listen to personal growth or self-care podcast
23. Sell your clothes online
24. Start learning something new about any passive income Hustle
25. Write a letter to your future self
26. Watch an inspiring movie.
27. Make some mood playlists
28. Do meditation
29. Go through some old photo Albums
30. Make a skincare routine
31. Start a Free online course.
32. Paint something
33. Research for your Dream Job or College
34. Do puzzles, crosswords.
35. Practice self-care
36. Make a random artwork by sketching/doodling and put that up on your wall
37. Make a vlog
38. Take a Relaxing Bath
39. Bake a cake
40. Donate something
41. Practice mindfulness
42. Delete old contacts
43. Catch up on some old friends(call or text them)
44. Make a photo wall
45. Exercise
46. Plan your week
47. Watch some classic Movie
48. Discover new songs (try out new Genres)
49. Write a letter to someone you love
50. Organize your makeup
51. Unfollow old Accounts that don’t inspire you anymore or some toxic ones.
52. Follow Inspiring people/accounts on social Media
53. Do a random kindness act for someone
54. Make your own face scrubs/ Masks
55. Try a digital scrapbook
56. Change all passwords and put them in a safe place.
57. Create a mood board on Pinterest
58. Backup your laptops/phones
59. Try out hand lettering or calligraphy
60. Practice gratitude
61. Start a bullet journal
62. Organize your bedroom
63. Sell your old furniture
64. Turn up some great music and dance your heart out!
65. Take online Quizzes
66. Spare some time to watch beautiful sunsets
67. Play with your pets
68. Try a DIY
69. Start a blog!
70. Manicure
71. Organize a picnic
72. Write a song
73. Sing in the shower
74. Learn how to make cocktails
75. Make coffee
76. Deep clean your room
77. Give someone a hug
78. Cook for someone
79. Make Pizza or pasta from scratch
80. Listen to an Audiobook
81. Buy plants
82. Play Board games
83. Read Magazines
84. Plan your next Vacation
85. Tie-dye a Tshirt
86. Go for a run
87. Take rest/power naps(it’s important!)
88. Play Jenga
89. Organize your emails
90. Take a break from social media
91. Have a photoshoot!
92. Try fun nail arts
93. Write a letter to your best friend
94. Make a birthday wishlist
95. Learn origami
96. DIY a scrunchie
97. Read your Journal
98. Do some stretching
99. Learn how to draw
List of Productive things to do when bored!
Hope you are now motivated to try out any idea from this list!
And you know now that there are many fun ideas to try out instead of merely scrolling!
Comment down which idea you liked the most or which you are going to try?
Share this if you found this article helpful!
Hi Harsha, I have to admit, I do find myself scrolling endlessly on my phone! I love all of these ideas. Especially about creating goals because I feel so productive and motivated after I do.
Thanks for sharing, Alicia
Glad to know that! thank you for stopping by 🙂
I need to bookmark this page for the next time that I am sitting around thinking of what I could do. I want to think of the mindless scrolling as blog research 😁 Thanks for the post!
Yes, Thank you for stopping by 🙂