Boredom Busters
100 things to do while in quarantine.
- Paint. Let your imagination run wild.
- Bake something. Don’t forget any ingredients!
- Learn to juggle. Maybe juggle some apples.
- Organize something. You will feel so much better.
- Clean out your closet. Out with the old, in with the new.
- Have a photoshoot. Unleash your inner model.
- Complete a puzzle. Unless there is a missing piece. In that case, you’ll never be able to finish it.
- Clean your room. We all know it is a pigsty.
- Paint your nails. Why go to a nail salon, when you can do it yourself.
- Learn a new language. Go to Duolingo and you’re set.
- Call a friend. You can be bored together.
- Exercise. The perfect time to get into shape.
- Make a friendship bracelet. Make one for your friend too!
- Go for a walk. Take a break and get some fresh air.
- Make a memory box. A great way to remember your proudest moments.
- Online Shop. You might as well… since the stores are closed.
- Make a new playlist. Jam out!
- Dance like nobody’s watching. (maybe to that playlist you just made)
- Watch a movie. Bust out the popcorn and candy.
- Doodle. A great way to calm yourself.
- Binge watch your favorite tv show. Be careful, you might spend hours on netflix.
- Journal. Release all of your thoughts onto a few pages.
- Meditate. “ohm, ohm, ohm.”
- Have a spa day. Pamper yourself. You deserve it.
- Learn calligraphy. You friends and family will be impressed.
- Write a short story. Impress you English teacher with your writing skills.
- Experiment with new hairstyles. The french braid, dutch braid, waterfall braid, and so many more.
- Make a list of things you are grateful for. This is an important thing, especially in a time like this.
- Make a tik tok. Who knows! It might go viral.
- Memorize the periodic table. You chemistry teacher would be proud.
- Teach your dog a trick. Maybe how to shake.
- Sleep. All day, every day.
- Try out a new makeup look. Find your inner artist.
- Make a bucket list. Maybe one day you’ll be able to check everything off.
- Read the newspaper. Maybe take a look at the comics, while you’re at it.
- Read a book. A nice way to immerse yourself into a whole new world for a few hours.
- Rearrange the furniture in your room. Switch things up a bit!
- Play an instrument. You just might have found your new hobby.
- Create your own scrapbook. A way to look back at all the memories you’ve made.
- Do yoga. Namaste.
- Take a bubble bath. Don’t overflow the tub with bubbles!
- Watch a sunrise or sunset. Pure beauty.
- Write a letter to your future self. You might surprise your future self.
- Start a DIY project. It can be anything! Let your imagination run wild.
- Play a board game. Get your whole family involved.
- Cook a meal. You might be the next Bobby Flay.
- Build a fort. Find your inner child.
- Listen to a podcast. Podcasts are a great way to learn more about a topic. Check out some of the podcasts on https://naeye.net/!
- Go for a bike ride. A way to get outside and feel the wind rush through your hair.
- Send a handwritten note to a family member or friend. This is a great way to spread kindness.
- Make a vision board. Plan your future!
- Plan a party. Grab all the snacks and decorations you can find.
- Plan the guest list for that party. Invite your friends and family!
- Write with your non-dominant hand. After a while, you’ll start to get the hang of it.
- Start a garden. Watch your plants grow a little taller everyday.
- Clean out your camera roll. It’s nice to feel organized.
- Watch a TED Talk. You learn something new everyday.
- Update your resume. Keep updating it as you achieve new goals.
- Stretch. All that binge watching can make you stiff.
- Look through old photos. Reminisce on the good old days.
- Educate yourself on a topic. There is other stuff besides coronavirus going on.
- Get lost on Pinterest. There’s no better way to get inspiration!
- Stargaze. You’d be surprised how big the universe is.
- Climb a tree. See how high you can climb.
- Do a random act of kindness. You can make someone’s day, with a simple smile.
- Go for a run. Let all of your stress melt away.
- Fly a kite. Make sure it is windy outside first.
- Go for a scenic drive. Get out of the house for a bit.
- Take online quizzes. A fun way to pass the time.
- Make a video for Youtube. You might become famous!
- Trace your ancestry. Find out more about your roots.
- Wash the car. It’s beginning to feel like summer already.
- Throw a frisbee. You’d be six feet apart, right?
- Dye your hair a crazy color. Nobody is going to see you anyway.
- Take a minute to just breathe. Relax and calm yourself down.
- Watch some Tik Toks. Be careful, you might be entranced for hours.
- Create a self-love list. This is the perfect time to reflect.
- Eat a snack. Yummy!!
- Watch a documentary. You might learn something!
- Lay in the sun. Get that tan on (don’t forget your sunscreen!)
- Write a play. Who knows, it might be performed up on stage one day.
- Make a list of all the places you want to travel to. Traveling the streets of Paris sounds pretty good right now.
- Look through your old yearbooks. A way to reflect on your childhood.
- Hold a staring contest. Try it with your pet.
- See how long you can hold your breath. But don’t hold it for too long.
- Annoy a sibling. They started it!
- Research your zodiac sign. Their actually highly accurate.
- Learn how to drive. You better have your permit.
- Recite the ABC’s backwards. Bet you can’t do it.
- Count to the highest number that you can. Type how far you got in the comments.
- Clean out/organize your Google Drive. You’ll thank yourself later.
- Write a poem. Your a poet and you didn’t even know it!
- Plan your outfits for the week. A nice way to be organized.
- Make a “to-do” list. Make the most out of your day.
- Talk in an accent. Challenge yourself and see how long you can keep it going.
- Lay in bed all day. We all need a day like this sometimes.
- Pop bubble wrap. Why not…right?
- Put on a facemask. A nice way to relax.
- On second thought, don’t actually put a facemask on. You’d be touching your face.
- Practice social distancing. No, really please stay away from other people.
About the Writer
Emily Gierczynski, Staff Writer
Emily Gierczynski is a sophmore at North Allgheny Intermediate High School. This her first year in journalism class and she is very excited! Outside...
Evelyn Wiethorn, Staff Writer
Evelyn Wiethorn is a sophomore at North Allegheny Intermediate. This is her first year in journalism and she is excited to start writing! Outside of school...