What Are Some Fun Things to Do When You’re Bored?
Some fun things to do when feeling bored are playing games, including board games, videogames, online games and party games such as charades. An abundance of websites have hundreds of free, quality games. Miniclip is full of fun challenges such as “8 Ball Pool,” “Agar.io” and “Bike Rivals.” Armor Games features free favorites such as “Crush the Castle,” flying skill-tester “Learn to Fly” and whimsical golf game, “Wonderputt.”
Some other boredom-killing activities include working on creative art, writing or multimedia projects. Kicking around ideas with a friend can often begin an inspiring process that builds on its own momentum.
Consider making a satirical video in honor of someone’s birthday or graduation, or create a comic book spoofing your school, job or family. If you have ideas for a funny sketch, humorous article or short story, a boring day is the perfect time to start.
Pretend you are a professional photographer, and have a photo shoot. Dress up, use props and experiment with different types of writing. If you are the only one participating, see how many different looks you can come up with, and master the art of the selfie. Play a board game such as Monopoly, or get out the deck of cards and have a poker night. If you are going it alone, play solitaire or find a fun game to download on your computer or mobile device. Make your living room into a home theater by renting or downloading a movie, turning down all the lights and setting out snacks such as popcorn and candy.
If you can’t go out, have an indoor picnic by spreading a blanket on the floor and serving picnic foods such as sandwiches and fruit. Choose a country you are interested in or want to know more about and make a meal that would be served there. Have guests or family members wear clothing or accessories that might be worn in the selected country, and download a few songs from there for an added touch. Make a list of things to find, and have a scavenger hunt. The hunt can take place indoors or outdoors. For an extra challenge, set a time limit.
Boring days are also ideal opportunities to rework and redo your personal space. Cleaning out the junk drawer can become a fun and rewarding trip down memory lane. Organizing boxes of loose photographs into neat, easily accessible albums can effectively banish boredom. Take down old pictures and posters, and update them with fresher art and images to transform your space and your sense of self.
