Are you looking for things to do when bored at home alone? Fear not! I compiled a list of 70 fun ideas that will cure your boredom.
Whether you’re in the mood for binge-watching the new Bridgerton season, decluttering your space, or planning your future, this list has something for you.
Let’s turn your boredom into an adventure!
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70 Fun Things To Do When Bored At Home Alone
Productivity and Organization
1. Clean the kitchen cupboards
2. Organize the pantry and fridge
3. Spring clean the house
4. Declutter your home
5. Organize your desk
6. Rearrange your wardrobe
7. Donate clothing items you haven’t worn in 6 months
8. Declutter your purse
9. Do a full digital declutter
10. Organize and clean your jewelry
11. Organize your make-up and clean the brushes
12. Rearrange furniture
13. Wash your bedding
14. Back up your computer and phone
15. Create a budget
16. Keep a spreadsheet to track your income and expenses
17. Brainstorm gifts for future birthdays and Christmas
18. Book future appointments
19. Plan a trip
Hobbies and Skills
20. Make a new dish
21. Get creative with painting
22. Make an indoor herb garden
23. Start knitting or crocheting
24. Play a video game
25. Write a short story, poem, or autobiography
26. Practice Photography
27. Build a puzzle or Legos
28. Bake something new
29. Make a scrapbook
30. Do a crossword puzzle
31. Start a DIY craft project
32. Read a book that has been gathering dust on the shelf (we all have one)
Leisure and Entertainment
33. Binge-watch a new series
34. Listen to music or a new album by your favorite artist (Benson Boone has been on repeat for me!)
35. Paint your nails while sippin’ on wine (of course)
36. Play with your fur-babies
37. Do window shopping online – you know, when you ‘add to cart’ but never checkout
38. Have a movie night
39. Stargaze and identify the constellations
40. Have an at-home solo photoshoot
41. Make a Christmas bed – Is this a South African thing or do you know what I’m talking about? Let me know in the comments!
42. Browse the app store
43. Create a new or refreshed music playlist
44. Make a bucket list – Here are a summer, autumn, and spring bucket list with free printables
45. Watch your favorite YouTuber – My recommendations start and stop with gaming channels 🙂
46. Create a watch list on your preferred streaming platform
47. Have an at-home wine tasting accompanied by a cheese platter
48. Travel via Google Maps
49. Create a Pinterest mood board
50. Create the ultimate wishlist
Self-Improvement
51. Make a vision board – Find the full guide to make a digital vision board for FREE here
52. Do a life audit
53. Set goals with the SMART method
54. Design a habit tracker – Here are 21 Simple Daily Habit Tracker Ideas
55. Do an online course – I am busy with a Canva course on Udemy
56. Start learning a new language on Duolingo
57. Have a solo date at home
58. Have a self-care day
59. Write your future self a letter
60. Have a Bible study session
61. Take personality tests – I used the 16 Personalities quiz (fun fact: I am an ISTJ)
62. Listen to a TED talk
63. Start journaling with these self-love prompts
64. Fill out empty notebooks – Here are 33 Empty Notebook Ideas
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Professional Tasks
65. Start a blog – Bluehost is the best hosting platform. It is cost-effective and the support team has helped me on multiple occasions at record speed
66. Start a side hustle
67. Update your website – The Astra theme is easy to navigate and will make web designing less daunting for beginners who have no skills
68. Plan content ahead
69. Update your resume
70. Create a brand book
Conclusion
Staying productive when you are bored at home alone holds a lot of benefits. Some of these include:
- Improved well-being
- Sense of accomplishment
- Gain additional skills
Try different activities and let me know which activity was your favorite to do in the comments below!
Have a nice day wherever you are in the world.
Love, Steph ♥
