How many times have you found yourself sitting alone in a room with nothing to do? Well, for someone like me who lives in a dorm this often becomes a problem when all my friends have gone home and it’s the weekend. Here’s a few things that you can do when you’re sitting alone and bored with nothing to do.

1. Watch Something

Now this may not be idea, especially when you can’t afford to go to the movies or when you don’t have a way to get there; but if you have a smart phone or a laptop, you’re one step closer. Simply turn on your device, find something enjoyable such as a movie, YouTube videos, or even a PowerPoint slide you made back in the 6^th grade.

2. Play Games

One thing that’s always fun to do whether you’re bored with a group of friends or alone is to play games. Video games, card games, board games or even just a game of charades there always some fun in a little friendly competition.

3. Have a Dance Party

If you're bored to the point of not wanted to go anywhere, one thing you can always do is turn on your favorite song and just let loose! Having a dance party will get your body moving and get your blood flowing.

4. Go Somewhere

Who says you need to stay inside and be bored? Why not get out and go somewhere? Think you need a car to go somewhere? Well I’m glad to tell you that we were born with a really cool form of transportation, feet! Get up on your feet and go out and find something fun to do.

5. Read a Book

Don’t feel like being very active? Well one way o have fun without have to spend money or move, is to find a good book to read. A good book will take you out of your boredom state and put you into another world full of mystery and allow you to get away for a while.

6. Give Your Room Some TLC

Have you been meaning to hang up some pictures of your friends? Or do you have a pile of water bottles next to your bed? Why not get something done like cleaning or hang those decorations you’ve been meaning to?

7. Color

Are you tired of being stressed from school? Well how about you look up some coloring pages and release some endorphins by coloring a picture of a cool pattern or your favorite animal.

8. Write Something

Are you bored with thoughts on your mind? Do you have future work to get done? Why not take some time and write up a schedule or a list of things you need to get done for the next week? Don’t want to think about school just yet? How about you write down some everyday thoughts and help relieve some stress and clear your mind.

9. Learn/Teach Yourself Something New

Have you been meaning to learn a new language, but haven’t had time? How about when you’re bored. It’s the perfect time to get your brain thinking by having something else to focus on instead of your boredom. And you get to learn something new. Language isn’t your “thing?” How about learning a new skill or now to type without looking at the keyboard? Think of something you would like to learn to do and get started on it.

10. Listen to Music

How many people love music? Well why are you sitting and doing nothing when you can put on a song you really like and sing to it at the top of your lungs? Put on your favorite song, turn the volume up and let loose!

Still bored? Why not try a combination of things that will get you up and moving as well as keeping your mind on different tasks in order to avoid getting bored again? And if all else fails, sleep!