How to Do Something When You're Bored

Call or write to a friend. Hear how others are doing, or invite a friend to join you.You could brainstorm to find something to do and use the time you have.You will have someone to talk to and the time will pass quickly.

Build a fortress. There are many ingenious ways to build a fortress.Use some pillows, a couple of blankets and the sofa and create a den of your own.No matter how old you are, a fort is always fun.

Laws. Reading is fun and you can choose a book, magazine or newspaper.Reading something not only helps pass the time but also keeps your mind active.A little free time is an opportunity to try something new.

• Read a mystery and try to guess the solution to the case before the detective, or try fantasy or science fiction fiction.
• Try reading something nonfiction or spiritual, philosophical, paranormal, or something sacred, like the Bible or the Koran.
• Go to the bookstore and see what books there are.There are also bookstores that have an online database, so you can consult it while staying at home!

Do sports. A great way to cure boredom is to do some exercise.By doing so, you will release endorphins, which in turn will help you feel better and make your body happy.Run, bike, walk, explore the city you live in, do yoga, jump rope, hula hoop.

• Spend this time exploring the city you live in.You'll get exercise, at the same time fight boredom, and maybe discover some secret places.

Get glam. Try different makeup styles to see how they look on you.Go through your wardrobe and select outfits you might wear in the days to come.Match costume jewelry with clothes and makeup and discover accessories.

• Do nail art.Create funky designs or apply different colored nail polishes.

Do something with your pet. If you have a pet, pamper it by bathing it and cutting its nails.Teach him a new trick to impress friends and family.

Practice. When you have nothing else better to do, it's the best time to work on those skills of yours that you're trying to perfect.If you play soccer, grab a ball and go play in the backyard or the nearest park and practice dribbling.If you play the piano, you can sit down and play a couple of songs.You don't necessarily have to practice scales, but instead you could try your favorite song.

Watch a movie. You can look for a movie online, or go to a video store and rent one.You could also take a drive and go to the cinema.Maybe try watching something you wouldn't normally watch, such as a documentary or crime novel.

Sort out your wardrobe. If you're bored, this is the right time to engage in activities that you would normally ignore, such as tidying up your closet.Go through your clothes and consider what no longer fits or what you're not wearing.You'll feel satisfied making room for more stuff.

Clean your room. Make sure everything is in its place and looks nice.Having a clean room will help you feel accomplished and tidy.

Clean places you wouldn't usually clean. Go to your attic or garage and consider the things you could get rid of and what you could clean instead.While cleaning, you may also find something you may have lost.

• Places that people usually forget to clean or rarely check are:behind the refrigerator, the toilet roll handle in the toilet, the light switches and the dishwasher.Grab a cleaning cloth and give these places a good clean.

Clean your computer. Clean the screen and the space between the keys.If it was once white, do your best to restore its original color.

• Reorganize your desktop so you can easily find what you're looking for, and make sure all your documents are sorted into appropriately cataloged folders.

You write. You probably have a pen or pencil and some paper somewhere in the house.Give free rein to your creativity.Write your own book, or a poem.Try writing a movie screenplay, or simply keep a diary of your life.

Paint or draw. Grab a pen or brush and let your imagination run wild.Make a mural on the wall (if you have permission to do so), or create some birthday invitations or greeting cards for friends and family.

Compose some music. Write your own melodies, or words to a lyric, then rehearse them.You can also use a drum pot (just make sure you don't disturb your neighbors this way).

Decorate. Hang up that painting that has been in the cellar for a year and a half.If you're allowed, repaint your spaces.Move furniture around, or repaint the walls.

Repair household items. Maybe you have a leaky sink that needs repairing, or maybe the steps at the entrance seem sagging.Take advantage of this downtime to remedy that annoying creaking door and you will feel accomplished, rather than bored!

Learn something new. A little free time is always useful to learn something new and interesting.Then you can impress your friends and family.Learn how to do magic, discover how to become a fire breather or how to make chain mail!

Donate to a local food bank. Especially if you've used your free time to get rid of things you no longer need, you can donate these things to a food bank;things like clothes you don't use (but which are in good condition, not stained or torn), or canned food.

• You can also volunteer your time at a food bank, helping to stock or serve food if they do.It's a good way to help make a difference and fill time that would otherwise be wasted doing nothing.

Spend time at the local animal shelter. Helps with animal care, walking dogs and keeping them clean.Kennels often need volunteers willing to lend a hand, plus you will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to play with the animals (especially if you don't have any) - and at the same time you will find yourself doing something useful.