Kayla Nickfardjam, Social Media Manager

Mikayla Weissberg, Voices Editor

In the midst of the coronavirus chaos, many are ironically overwhelmed with the mundane boredom that comes with socially isolating themselves. Staying at home doesn’t have to be boring. Below are some of our favorite ways to make this a time one to recharge, be productive, or just do anything to distract yourself during Spring Break in the backyard. 

1. If you have a dog, teach them something they can’t do
2. Peel dry Elmer’s Glue off of your hands (weird but satisfying) 
3. Make playlists for different aspects of your life (commuting, showering, working, etc.) 
4. Go on a walk or hike
5. Pick up a hobby you have always wanted to try (knitting, gardening, embroidering)
6. Start a workout challenge 
7. Call relatives who live far away 
8. Try journaling 
9. Practice or learn a new instrument 
10. Have a D.I.Y self-care spa day 
11. Download Duolingo and learn a new language 
12. Download a meditation app 
13. Try to recreate your favorite drag queen’s signature look

    

14. Make a lifetime bucket list 
15. Practice perfecting that winged liner (very productive) 
16. Write poetry or an epic short story
17. Delete unnessacery photos from your camera roll
18. Unsubscribe from unwanted email lists 
19. Disinfect all of your devices (computer, phone, television remote control, etc) 
20. Clean out your closet and sell the unwanted clothes on Depop or donate them
21. Send hand-written letters to your friends
22. Mark the birthdays of all of your family and friends on your calendar 
23. Sign an online petition for a worthy cause 
24. Make a pillow fort

    

25. Donate to a local food bank 
26. Read some books that are lying around that you have never managed to get to
27. Many universities have free online classes that are accessible to the general public. Go learn something you’re actually interested in
28. If you are able, go shopping for the elderly or those with young children (and drop off the goods at their door)
29. Look through old photo albums with your family 
30. Learn as many TikTok dances as possible (extra points if you can learn how to throw it back)
31. Bake a funky Pinterest recipe 
32. Shop from an online store that you have never visited 
33. Complete (or try to complete) a 1000 piece puzzle with your family 
34. Try Netflix Party and watch movies and shows with your friends (if you haven’t already, check out Tiger King)
35. Watch as many Meryl Streep movies as you can (Tom Hanks will also suffice) 
36. Make an iMovie music video 
37. Get some box dye and dye your hair a fun color

    

38. Get lost in a YouTube rabbit-hole (You can start with this: Orangutan Jungle School) 
39. Call your Grandma and ask her how to create one of the best recipes and then make it
40. Have a painting night
41. Have a dance party with the people you live with
42. Watch as many of this year’s Oscar-Winning films as you can 
43. Have a self-timer photo shoot to update your Instagram feed 
44. Play board games with your family 
45. Listen to newly released albums

    

46. Ask your grandparents to help you create a family tree/family history!
47. Create new photo albums to look back on with your children during the next global epidemic (hopefully not anytime soon) 
48. Make friendship bracelets
49. Write a letter to your future self
50. Join an online book club, or start one with your friends
51. Annoy your neighbors — do some karaoke loudly!
52. Do some nail art
53. Create a bop on Garageband 
54. Listen to podcasts
55. Read your horoscope 
56. Get dressed in a cool fit, do your hair, and put on a fun makeup look (then immediately take it all off and get back in your pajamas)
57. Learn how to juggle
58. Plan your dream vacation down to the minute
59. Vlog your Stay-at-Home experience 
60. Wash your hands and take a deep, cleansing breath!