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30 Things To Do When Bored

Ways to waste time productively.

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30 Things To Do When Bored
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1. Go for a walk. Get outside vitamin D is good for you.

2. Go to a workout class. Endorphin induced happiness!

3. Start a new Netflix series and don't leave the couch for twelve hours.

4. Read a book. Be it for fun or a textbook, just get to reading!

5. Catch up on sleep. Cat naps or mini sleeps feel great.

6. Learn a new language. Bon jour!

7. Volunteer at your local food bank. Trust me, every community needs help and you can do it.

8. Crochet a hat, I hear it's very relaxing.

9. Go to a volleyball game. Support your team, get that W!

10. Play Euchre. Find three people and get to tricking.

11. Catch up on laundry. That pile of dirty clothes needs attention ASAP.

12. Paint your nails and if that doesn't take long paint your toenails too.

13. Play some video games, I hear time flies when you're having fun.

14. Learn to cook a new meal. Enchiladas, chicken cordon blue, chocolate cake, it really doesn't matter.

15. Go for a bike ride. With the wind in your hair and some exercise, its a great activity.

16. Take up drawing or painting. Creative outlet works wonders!

17. Play 20 games of solitaire. Trust me time flies when playing solitaire.

18. Scroll through social media. You think you've been on your phone for two minute and bam an hour has passed.

19. Go to a random club meeting. I hear they give out free food most of the time!

20. Watch CSPAN and get informed. With the election coming up it might be a good idea.

21. Tweeze eyebrows, a very relaxing time.

22. Listen to a new type of music. It might take some time to find something you like so get ready to spend some time with headphones.

23. Take some pictures of nature. Romping around and getting fresh air is fabulous!

24. Go see a school production. The people in the productions appreciate the applause.

25. Sing some throwback songs. Sing it in the car or the shower or anywhere!

26. Write a poem. A little creative outlet is good for the soul.

27. Go out to eat. Not only there is a drive, but also a good meal!

28. Volunteer at a local nursing home Old people love the company, and hey you've got time.

29. Sit and do nothing, being bored is actually good for you.

30. If you're really desperate, might as well catch up on homework and studying.

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