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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.
If you have a dog, teach them something they can’t do
Peel dry Elmer’s Glue off of your hands (weird but satisfying)
Make playlists for different aspects of your life (commuting, showering, working, etc.)
Go on a walk or hike
Pick up a hobby you have always wanted to try (knitting, gardening, embroidering)
Start a workout challenge
Call relatives who live far away
Try journaling
Practice or learn a new instrument
Have a D.I.Y self-care spa day
Download Duolingo and learn a new language
Download a meditation app
Try to recreate your favorite drag queen’s signature look
Make a lifetime bucket list
Practice perfecting that winged liner (very productive)
Write poetry or an epic short story
Delete unnessacery photos from your camera roll
Unsubscribe from unwanted email lists
Disinfect all of your devices (computer, phone, television remote control, etc)
Clean out your closet and sell the unwanted clothes on Depop or donate them
Send hand-written letters to your friends
Mark the birthdays of all of your family and friends on your calendar
Sign an online petition for a worthy cause
Make a pillow fort
Donate to a local food bank
Read some books that are lying around that you have never managed to get to
Many universities have free online classes that are accessible to the general public. Go learn something you’re actually interested in
If you are able, go shopping for the elderly or those with young children (and drop off the goods at their door)
Look through old photo albums with your family
Learn as many TikTok dances as possible (extra points if you can learn how to throw it back)
Bake a funky Pinterest recipe
Shop from an online store that you have never visited
Complete (or try to complete) a 1000 piece puzzle with your family
Try Netflix Party and watch movies and shows with your friends (if you haven’t already, check out Tiger King)
Watch as many Meryl Streep movies as you can (Tom Hanks will also suffice)
Make an iMovie music video
Get some box dye and dye your hair a fun color
Get lost in a YouTube rabbit-hole (You can start with this: Orangutan Jungle School)
Call your Grandma and ask her how to create one of the best recipes and then make it
Have a painting night
Have a dance party with the people you live with
Watch as many of this year’s Oscar-Winning films as you can
Have a self-timer photo shoot to update your Instagram feed
Play board games with your family
Listen to newly released albums
Ask your grandparents to help you create a family tree/family history!
Create new photo albums to look back on with your children during the next global epidemic (hopefully not anytime soon)
Make friendship bracelets
Write a letter to your future self
Join an online book club, or start one with your friends
Annoy your neighbors — do some karaoke loudly!
Do some nail art
Create a bop on Garageband
Listen to podcasts
Read your horoscope
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)
Learn how to juggle
Plan your dream vacation down to the minute
Vlog your Stay-at-Home experience
Wash your hands and take a deep, cleansing breath!