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There are always days where time seems to go as slow as a snail. This article will give you some ideas on how to constructively kill some of your time or just have some fun!
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Listen to music. Listen to some old songs that you haven't listened to in a while. Even more enjoyable, spend time discovering new music you've never tried before, in new genres or from new bands. Use Genius, people's blog recommendations and YouTube to find new music to try. -
Watch a movie or two. Watch a movie you haven't seen yet but want to see. Revisit an old favorite. You could also have a "bad movie day" and watch movies that seem interestingly stupid, and offer a commentary over the top of it (switch off the sound and run your own soundtrack -- have friends to help). Then you can rate your bad movies and see which was the absolute worst! [1] X Research source- Make some popcorn.
- It'll be more fun to watch with a friend or family member.
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Make some funny clips or tutorial video (or DIY) with a friend. Then upload it to YouTube. Spend time with them chatting or shopping. See what the comments are and respond.- Alternatively, watch YouTube videos. Try to watch at least two or more videos at a time. [2]
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- Alternatively, watch YouTube videos. Try to watch at least two or more videos at a time. [2]
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wikiHow Quiz: What Should I Do?
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Read a book. If it's a nice day, read outside. If it's not nice enough outside, set up a reading nook indoors to pass the time comfortably. Choose a book that is of major interest to you, or switch between different books to spice things up. [3] X Research source -
Look up fan art of books and find your best ones. For example, check out Percy Jackson, or the Hunger Games. Trade with friends so that you can find new interests. -
Send your long-distance friends a surprise. This might be a postcard, a handmade gift or something you know they have been wanting for a long time. -
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Play sweet and sour if it's good weather outside. You simply stand by a road and when a car passes by, wave. If they wave back, yell "sweet!". If they don't, yell "sour!" and chase them down the road for a little while. -
Call over some friends for a few games or a talk. Or do crazy stuff together, like pranks, running around or building a massive Minecraft structure. [4] X Research source -
Play a prank on a sibling or friend. Put Kool-Aid in the shower head, place Saran wrap under the toilet seat, put peanut butter underneath their car door handles and so on. See wikiHow's prank category for lots of fun ideas to inspire you.
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Take a walk. By yourself or with somebody. This can give you time to clear your mind and create different ideas. [5] X Research source -
Go to the pool (as long as the weather permits). Swimming can be a fun time killer, and if it's really hot, you'll keep cool too. -
Get into the garden and do some gardening. This is a great workout that will improve the garden as well. Plant a tree in your garden or make a place for the birds to feed and bathe. [6] X Research source -
4Look up yoga routines. Yoga can be a really good way to stretch, make sure try some poses you haven't tried before.
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Draw. Make a drawing or a cartoon or sketch. You could really see how your drawings have improved. -
Make up a short story. Or maybe even a little book!- Or, write an article for wikiHow.
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Make a quiz or an article for someone. -
Play with chalk. Admit it, everyone loves chalk. Find a large area of sidewalk and let your artistic self spill forth. -
Do some sort of art or craft. Doodling can be fun. Grab some paints and start painting. Learn to knit or crochet. Build a bird feeder. Make a diorama or some hair accessories. -
Create a background on a plain wall using colorful curtains or buntings (you can also paint the wall new color if you're allowed to). Then take cool selfies with your friends. Upload those fun shots! -
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Play a Musical Instrument. Try playing a guitar, piano or violin which will develop your music skills.
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QuestionWhat should I do with my life?Community AnswerNo one can tell you that. Take some time to think about what you love and what you want of life. Ask yourself what steps you can take to head in the right direction. Make a list of goals and start working on them.
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QuestionWhat kinds of things can I do on vacation?Community AnswerIt depends on where you are. If you're in a warm or hotter place, you could go swimming, or play some sports. If you're in a chilly or colder place, you could stay inside and express yourself, or go outside and take a walk.
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QuestionWhat do I do when I'm wide awake at midnight?Community AnswerTry to remember the position you were in when you woke up. This is most likely the most comfortable position for you. Tense your toes tightly and then relax them, keeping the rest of your body as still as possible, like a dead weight with no tension. Then move to your feet, tensing for 10 seconds and then relaxing to dead weight. Move to your ankles, then calves, then slowly up the rest of your body until you have tensed and relaxed every muscle. Make especially sure your shoulders and neck are relaxed. Try to move your body as little as possible. Only your belly should be moving from deep, slow breaths.
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Tips
- Really bored? Clean your room. Action is an antidote to boredom, so organizing and cleaning your room, plus donating all the stuff you don't need anymore can help you to feel great again.Thanks
- Arrange a party or a get-together of your own. Call your whole bunch of friends.Thanks
- Count how many times the phrases "have fun" or "be yourself" appear in wikiHow. This will use up an incredible amount of time. Clichés annoy people for good reason.Thanks
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Warnings
- Don't watch the clock. It makes time crawl.Thanks
- Be a sensible prankster, not an idiot. If you don't know the difference, don't prank.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.esn-groningen.nl/what-to-do-when-youre-bored/
- ↑ https://www.theodysseyonline.com/100-things-to-do-when-youre-bored
- ↑ https://www.theodysseyonline.com/100-things-to-do-when-youre-bored
- ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/school/unh/100-things-do-when-youre-bored
- ↑ https://www.esn-groningen.nl/what-to-do-when-youre-bored/
- ↑ https://www.dailydot.com/irl/what-to-do-when-youre-bored-at-home/
- ↑ https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-to-do-when-bored-256386
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