How to Have Fun When You're Bored at Home

Expand your horizons by learning a language online. Download an app like Duolingo on your smartphone that allows you to learn and practice a new language using short, fun exercises.If you want to make things a little more complicated, invite friends and family too so you can all practice together.^[3]

• If you need extra practice, there are websites that allow you to connect with other students from different countries.Programs like HelloTalk, Tandem Language Exchange, and Conversation Exchange are great to get started.

Take a personality test to know more about yourself. Search online to find a free one, like MBTI or Enneagram.It takes a few minutes to complete them, but once you get the result you can learn many things about yourself.To make everything more fun you could involve friends and family and then see everyone's results.

• TO this link find the MBTI test (free)
• TO this link you can find a free version of the Enneagram

Sign up for an online course with your friends. Search the websites of the most reputable universities to see if they offer courses of any kind.You may be able to enroll in a basic programming course or one that interests you most.To have a more complete experience, as if you were really in a class, invite some friends to sign up with you so you can exchange notes.^[4]

• For example, Harvard has free online courses that you could sign up for.Check it out this link

Learn to code online for free. Visit a website that offers these types of online classes such as Codecademy, Free Code Camp, Codewars, HackerRank, and CodeFights.Try different lessons, activities, and levels of difficulty every day so you can become an expert programmer.Again, you can invite some friends and share the experience.^[5]

• You can also learn to code for free on sites like edX, Upskill, MIT OpenCourseware, and Khan Academy.

Take advantage of the teaching resources you can find for free online. Look for websites or games that suit your learning level and try them out.Try math, writing and science games to increase your knowledge while stuck at home for so long.^[6]

• If you're still in elementary school, websites like Adventure Academy or ABCmouse Early Learning Academy can be a great choice.
• If you're in middle or high school, go to sites like GameSalad, Albert, or iCulture.

Prepare a tasty snack. If you're at home and feeling bored, you could ask someone to help you prepare a tasty snack.Spending time together, doing something that everyone enjoys, can brighten up a boring day.

• You might like to make some cookies, a cake, or brownies;
• Also try to make s'mores on the stove;
• Blend some fruit and enjoy smoothie together with the whole family;

Try painting or drawing. Don't worry, you don't have to be an expert artist to create your own work of art.Painting or drawing a subject can be a good way to express yourself and fight boredom.If you're at home and bored, brighten up your day by producing some interesting art.

• Everyone can learn the basics of painting or drawing.If you are already an artist, challenge yourself painting a stone or learning to draw a horse.
• Don't worry if you can't create beautiful things right away.
• There are many other creative activities to try, from drawing with wet chalks at the sculpture.Have you ever made one infinite mirror or a galaxy in a jar?
• Creating artistic things is a great activity to do on your own.

Try writing down your thoughts. You could keep yourself busy by writing.By writing, you can tell a story, put your ideas in order or simply express your emotions.Let your creativity flow onto the paper, thus banishing the boredom of lonely days at home.

• You could write a tale, one poetry, a story based on myths, or a diary.
• If you have other friends who like to make music, consider writing a song together.Invite them to send you their recorded tracks and mix it all together to create an amazing song.

Renovate your home. Redecorating your home or a single room can be a fun way to beat boredom.Furthermore, changing the furniture can bring a touch of enthusiasm and novelty to the environment.You can renovate the furniture completely or partially, conforming the environment to your tastes.So, if you're bored and don't know what to do, try redecorating your home:you will make both the environments you live in and your day more fun.

• You could rearrange the furniture to give the room a different look;
• Try moving objects from one room to another to see how they fit;
• You could make something fun, like a pillow or a blanket fort;
• You could try painting a picture to hang in a room you'd like to renovate.

Cook something tasty. Staying at home is a great opportunity to prepare something delicious.Why settle for pre-cooked or banal foods?Prepare your favorite dish or try some new recipes:add a pinch of spice to your stay at home day!

• Do you want some ideas for delicious and easy-to-make dishes?Try i nachos or him spaghetti.
• Are you a cooking enthusiast looking for new recipes?Prepare some candied bacon, or make your own okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake).

Plan a dream vacation. Start a conversation about your dream vacation destinations.Talk about where you would like to go and what to do once there.Imagine what adventures you could have during this vacation together.

• Talk about how you imagine your adventure;
• Compare the main tourist attractions you would like to see;
• You could take some maps and draw your travel itinerary on them;
• Using Google Street View can be a lot of fun, because it allows you to take virtual walks in the places you would like to visit.

Get up and dance. Dancing is an easy way to get a little moving and have fun.Choose some of your favorite songs, turn up the volume and let loose.You don't need to know the steps, just dance as you like.

• You could also create a playlist to dance to your favorite songs;
• Invent steps or learn new dance styles.
• You can dance alone or together with your friends.

Have fun exercising. Being alone at home doesn't mean you can't get some exercise.Many exercises do not require equipment:your own body weight and the right movements will be enough.A good home workout will help you beat boredom.

• There are many free tutorials available online;
• Exercises such as push-ups or squats can strengthen muscles without using weights;
• Split-legged jumps are a great cardio exercise.

Relax with stretching or yoga. Whether you exercise or not, stretching is always a good idea because it can help you relax your mind and improve your body flexibility and mobility.When you're at home, a little light exercise can help keep you active and combat boredom.

• Don't overdo the movements.If you feel pain during the exercises, stop training to avoid hurting yourself.
• You can find plenty of free yoga tutorials online.

Train with some friends for a 5k. Create a rough workout plan for yourself so you can stay fit.Invite your friends to workout with you, which might help keep you motivated.You can train indoors or outdoors, depending on where you live.Once you become confident enough in your ability to run, you may want to sign up for an official race.

• For example, you could run on Monday and Tuesday for 30 minutes, walk for 30 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday, run or walk about 5km on Saturday, and rest for the rest of the week.

 Challenge yourself with a logic game. Choose a book or search for these types of games online.In this type of game you are given a figure together with more or less vague clues;use those clues to find the solution.

• TO this link you can find some games of this type in free form.

Complete a tricky puzzle together with your friends. You can buy one online and start having fun.Find a large enough shelf to work on and start putting the pieces together.Once finished, frame it and hang it on the wall so you can be proud of it every time you admire it.

• You can always start with a 500 piece puzzle and then move on to a larger one.
• If at any point you feel tired, don't hesitate to take a break.There is no time limit to finish it and you can resume whenever you feel like it.

Get some board games. Board games have always been one of the most popular remedies against boredom.Involve your family:Most board games are designed for multiple players and can therefore be fun for the whole family.

• Monopoly or Risk are both classic choices.