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27 Ways To Combat Boredom In Quarantine

Tune into live streams, take up a new hobby, or even go on a virtual tour!

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In this unprecedented time of the Coronavirus pandemic, we've found ourselves in a unique situation. Our lives are constantly moving and changing as we try to keep up with the fast pace our world goes. However, we are now all confined to our homes with more free time than we know what to do with. This can only mean one thing: stir crazy boredom. I know that it can be difficult to be motivated when you're not following your normal routine or constantly socializing with people, so I thought of a list of things that might help! From taking up a new hobby or even tuning into a virtual tour, there are so many ways to spend your time!

1. Learn to cook!

2. Get a head start on spring cleaning

3. Get crafty and make a scrapbook

4. Set up a virtual hang out with your friends!

5. Do a puzzle 

6. Go on a hike or neighborhood walk 

7. Have a formal quarantine dinner

8. Master your Tik Tok skills 

9. Make a movie list

10.  Watch zoo live streams

11. Play a board game

12. Start a home project 

13. Come up with themes for dinner! 

14. Make a playlist to send to friends 

15. Read a good book 

16. Work on your baking skills 

17. Facebook Live dance party with DJ Mel 

18. Learn how to play chess

19. Make homemade pizzas 

20. Listen to podcasts 

21. Learn to play an instrument 

22. Start your ideal workout plan with your new free time

23. Virtual field trip to Yellowstone National Park! 

24. Make a vision board 

25. Take an e-visit of the Louvre! 

26. Take a hot bubble bath

27. Do a face mask 

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