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Often times you hear people say they wish they could get a couple more hours of sleep, or they wish they were home, especially on a rainy day. However, if you were home and super bored because you’ve had more than your fill of sleep, what would there be to do? Lucky for you, we have some suggestions coming right up. Here is a list of 5 things to do when you’re stuck at home and super bored .
Number one on this list would be reading. This is the easiest thing you can do. A good novel can be exciting and make one go through a range of emotions based on the skillful writing of the author. Reading a good book can make time fly by without your knowledge, and soon after starting to read, you don’t even realize the day is almost done. For those book lovers out there I’m sure there is a novel or two you haven’t touched yet and you are just waiting for the perfect time when you have nothing to do, to devote all your time toward devouring that book.
Another good use of time while bored at home and number two on this list is DIY (Do It Yourself) projects. These can range from something as simple as an arts and craft project, to fixing an actual problem on a section of the house. DIY videos are super easy to find online and this is one way to grow your skill set in an area or discover something new that you’re good at. Once you get engrossed in a DIY project of your choice, you may just keep going and going until your tummy tells you it’s time to eat.
Number 3, get in shape. There are two groups of people out there, people who work out and get fit and those who say they want to work out and get fit. Whichever category you fall into, you can surely achieve that new fitness goal on a few days when you’re home and super bored. As they say, there’s no time like the present right? Well use the time you have on your hands and work up a sweat. If you’re a pro with your equipment at home then great for you, however if you’re a beginner that’s even better. You can ease your way into the stay fit lifestyle by starting off light and easy at home and working your way up the progress bar. Exercising at home is a great way to spend a couple of hours, work up a sweat and feel refreshed.
If you’re looking for another way to burn calories at home, but you’re not exactly a fitness junkie, then here’s an activity which is both time and calorie consuming. Our number 4, Cleaning. You read that right, cleaning. How often do you complain to yourself that there’s so much work to do around the house? Or rooms to clean, old items to throw out, things to tend to around the yard etc.? Well, a good old boring day at home is the perfect opportunity to tackle these tasks. Depending on how thorough a cleaner you are, doing this activity around the house can take anywhere from a couple of hours to more than half a day. And believe me, you will feel rewarded for the effort you put into cleaning your house when you see the end result.
And rounding up the top five list is: Watching TV, or a series, or movies. Now I know for a lot of people this may have come in at number one, but the other stuff was way more beneficial. Still, watching tv is one of the most entertaining ways to pass the time when you’re super bored at home. It’s a great way to teleport yourself out of boredom and into the scenes unfolding before you. Some may use this down time to watch documentaries and educational videos and or to be better informed on a variety of things. Others may use this means to catch up on a show, or follow a new trending series. Whatever you prefer, feel free to set time aside to relax and enjoy a bit of entertainment.
There you have it, 5 things to do when you’re stuck at home and super bored (for adults) and just in time for the stay inside rules and regulations of the day . And yes, we all know that ‘mama said there’d be days like this’ (although mama never mentioned anything about worldwide lockdowns and mutating viruses), but hopefully with all of these suggestions, you can cutback on the boredom and frustration you feel when you’re stuck at home with supposedly nothing to do.
Written by: Andrea Louis
For Generation Y Dominica
Generation Y Dominica 