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75 Productive Things to Do When Bored At Home

March 1, 2021

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Staying indoors can become boring and repetitive. But if you find productive things to do when bored at home, you’d be shocked how much you can make the most of your time. Whether you indoors because of current restrictions, for health reason or working from home, it’s hard to find things to do, other than scrolling endlessly on Instagram.

That’s why I’ve put together this extensive list of productive things to when bored home.

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75 THINGS TO DO WHEN BORED AT HOME

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THINGS TO DO WHEN BORED AT HOME

  1. Plan your week
  2. Declutter your email inbox and computer
  3. Create a vision board
  4. Create a meal plan for the week
  5. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile
  6. Make a list of tasks you’ve been putting off and get them done
  7. Set yourself some achievable goals
  8. Learn something new on YouTube or Skillshare
  9. Do a life audit
  10. Create a budget to track and manage your finances
  11. Create a morning and night routine
  12. Research and side hustle
  13. Listen to a new podcast
  14. Organise your work desk
  15. Read a book

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SELF CARE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BORED AT HOME

  1. Do some yoga poses
  2. Go for a daily walk
  3. Have a relaxing bubble bath
  4. Light some candles
  5. Do a facial
  6. Speak with your therapist
  7. Take a nap
  8. Listen to music and dance your heart out!
  9. Meditate in a quiet place
  10. Make a healthy meal
  11. Call someone you love for a catch up
  12. Drink water
  13. Write in your journal (here are some journal prompts to try)
  14. Write 10 things you love about yourself
  15. Watch your favourite show or movie

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ORGANISATIONAL THINGS TO DO WHEN BORED AT HOME

  1. Free up your phone space by deleting old messages, photos and apps
  2. Declutter your wardrobe and give unwanted items to charity
  3. Clear out your refrigerator and pantry
  4. Declutter the rest of your home
  5. Organise and shred old paperwork
  6. Organise your bookshelf
  7. Deep clean your home
  8. Create a meal plan for the week
  9. Write a shopping list
  10. Organise your digital photos and videos
  11. Automate your bill payments
  12. Organise folders on your computer and your email inbox
  13. Put things away that are out of place
  14. Unsubscribe from unread newsletters or any other subscriptions you don’t need
  15. Download a task management app

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CREATIVE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BORED AT HOME

  1. Upcycle old furniture
  2. Rearrange your bedroom or living room
  3. Create a gallery wall
  4. Draw or paint
  5. Create a playlist to suit all of your moods
  6. Colour in a colouring book
  7. Add a lick of paint to your walls
  8. Bake some cupcakes
  9. Follow a makeup tutorial on YouTube
  10. Do a puzzle
  11. Tie dye something or upcycle your old clothes
  12. Crochet or knit a jumper
  13. Make your own candle
  14. Digital scrapbooking
  15. Create a product to sell online

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BONUS THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BORED AT HOME

  1. Do some gardening
  2. Create a self-care plan
  3. Organise your beauty products
  4. Create a bucket list
  5. Try out a new hairstyle
  6. Listen to an audio book
  7. Plan your next vacation
  8. Learn a new language
  9. Meditation
  10. Become an online tutor
  11. Start a blog
  12. Take a power nap
  13. Sell clothes online
  14. Start a YouTube channel
  15. Go for a car/bike ride

Do you have any other ideas? What things do you do when bored at home?

If you like this post, you may also like:

  • How to Stop Procrastinating – 15 Tips To Get More Done
  • 50 Self Care Ideas For A Bad Day
  • 10 Tips to Help You Stay Productive Working from Home
  • How to Create a Healthy Morning Routine – The Essential Guide
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