Hunkered Down and Bored Silly? Here Are Some Ideas.

So here we are, all sheltering in place as much as humanly possible. It’s the smart thing to do. Stay safe, everyone, and wash your hands.

As an introvert, I thought I would cope better with the situation than I am. But it turns out that it’s one thing to hang out at home alone when it’s your choice, but quite another when it isn’t. Bottom line: I’m going nuts with boredom.

While casting about for something to do, I decided to consult that font of all human knowledge: my Facebook friends. From them I received a lot of great ideas. They seem to break out into several categories.

If you have any additional ideas, please add them to the comments!

Fun

• Assemble a puzzle.

• Play a board game.

• Play cards. Maybe even teach yourself a new card game from on line.

• Read that book that’s been on your nightstand for 6 months.

• Garden

• Build something.

• Create something.

• Cook something.

• Exercise.

• Play fetch with your dog.

• Paint.

• Hike in a remote area.

• Binge watch TV.

• Take a hot bath.

• Pamper yourself.

• Talk to loved ones on phone or skype.

• Feed the birds.

• Make candles.

• Get a jump on your homemade Christmas presents.

• Knit or crochet or sew.

• Do a renewed push on those New Years Resolutions that you’ve already abandoned.

• Blog.

• Write.

• Make your own jewelry.

• Meditate.

• Take a nap.

• Listen to podcasts.

• Join a virtual book club, or create your own with friends.

• Create a treasure hunt for a family member.

• Listen to music and dance.

• Read my book and start a gratitude practice.

Educational

• Watch some documentaries.

• Read! Read! Read!

• Update your web presence.

• Take an online class.

• Learn a musical instrument.

• Learn to play chess.

• Find a new charity to promote/support.

Organizational

• Cancel all those pre-COVID reservations.

• Do your spring cleaning early.

• Kick a bad habit.

• Get rid of clutter.

• Fix what’s broken.

• Update your resume.

• Reorganize your closets.

• Do some yard work.

• Do the long neglected things on your to do list.

• Organize your photos.

• Rearrange your furniture.

• Wash your windows.

Author: The View from a Drawbridge

I have been a bridgetender since 2001, and gives me plenty of time to think and observe the world. View all posts by The View from a Drawbridge