50 Things To Do When Bored * Nicole Gwen

This post is all about things to do when bored at home, with friends, alone, and more!

Are you feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain bored? We’ve all been there! Stuck mindlessly scrolling on your phone, looking through Netflix but can’t find anything to watch, and wondering what to do next.

Well, wonder no more! From fun things to do when bored at home to fun things to do when bored with friends, this post is filled with ideas to beat boredom and have some fun.

Things To Do When Bored At Home:

Paint your nails. Take time to do some beauty maintenance like trimming and painting your nails. You could also do a face or hair mask to make it feel like a spa day at home.
Research a subject you want to know more about. Is there a subject you are interested in learning more about? Use your free time to learn.
Start reading a new book. Maybe you have a book lying around that you want to read but haven’t, now is a good time to find a cozy spot and start that book.
Watch a new series. Watch previews of different shows in a genre you like and pick a new series to watch.
Stretch and do a workout. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, do something productive and good for you like exercise. This can just be a walk around your home while listening to your favorite songs or following a workout video.
Declutter a space in your home. Is there a space in your home that you dread because it’s cluttered – like a junk drawer, closet, or cabinet? This is a good time to declutter and organize.
Reorganize your closet. Go through your clothes and get rid of anything you no longer wear. Once you know what clothes you are going to keep organize your closet to make it easier to find outfits.
Watch music videos. It’s so fun to watch music videos, especially old ones from your childhood when you’re bored. They bring back so many memories!
Listen to a podcast. Catch up on your favorite podcast episodes.
Facetime a friend. Call a friend on Facetime and catch up with one another.

Things To Do When Bored With Friends:

Go to the mall. Browse your favorite stores and try on clothes with your friends.
Play a game. You could play a board game like Monopoly, a video game, or a fun card game like Uno.
Do a craft together. Make bracelets, customize a tote bag with fabric paint, or paint a canvas.
Go out to eat. Get ready and go out for lunch or dinner at your favorite food place.
Order takeout and watch a movie. If you prefer to stay home, you can always order takeout and watch a movie.
Browse a bookstore. Head to a bookstore and check out the new books.
Bake a sweet treat together. Look up a recipe for your favorite sweet treat and have fun baking together. Put on some good music and bake away!
Make a list of your goals and discuss them. Discussing your plans and goals with your bestie can be so much fun.
Plan your next friend date. Plan a fun day for your next get-together – maybe a day trip, spa day, or movie date.
Take cute pictures together. If you and your friends like to take pictures for memories or social media, getting dolled up and having a photoshoot can be fun.

Things To Do When Bored With Kids:

Play a game of trivia. My kids love trivia questions, and it is an easy way to keep them entertained.
Go on a nature walk. Get out of the house and go on a walk surrounded by nature.
Play at the park. The park is a free and easy way to get your kids out of the house and let them burn off energy.
Answer Would You Rather questions. Take turns answering Would You Rather questions to start a fun conversation.
Ride scooters or bikes. Take your bikes or scooters for a ride around your neighborhood.
Play a board game. Monopoly Jr., Guess Who, Candy Land and Jenga are some of my favorite games to play with my kids.
Have a movie day. You could rent a movie and prepare snacks for the ultimate movie day at home.
Visit the library. Libraries are a fun and free activity to do with kids. Head to your local library, sign up for a library card if you don’t have one already, and check out some books.
Play catch. Grab a ball and play a game of catch.
Have a scavenger hunt. Write down a list of items to find around your home or outside and have your very own scavenger hunt.

Creative Things To Do When Bored:

Scrapbook. Grab an empty notebook, gather pictures and scraps, and create a scrapbook filled with fun memories.
Make your own bookmarks. You can use card stock, old boxes, or plastic containers to create your own bookmarks.
Color. Do you have any old coloring books lying around? Grab a coloring book or print coloring pages online. Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity to do when bored.
Journal. Journaling is a great way to get your creativity flowing and write down anything in your mind.
Try a new recipe. You can also get creative in the kitchen and try making a new recipe. You just might find a new favorite dish.
Paint. Paint a picture for a simple and creative activity to do when bored.
Make cards for upcoming holidays. Do you have a holiday or birthday that you’ll need a card for coming up? Use cardstock and craft supplies to make a personalized card.
Create a vision board for your goals. Find pictures and words that align with your goals and make a vision board to remind you to work towards your desires.
Make Pinterest boards. Are you looking to do something creative from your phone? Log on to Pinterest and create boards to use for inspiration, such as cute outfits, hobbies, make-up ideas, study tips, or self-care ideas.
Practice drawing. Get creative and practice drawing or look up videos on how to draw.