Q&A for How to Have Fun Without Electronics

Try to become more present by tuning into your senses. Close your eyes and allow yourself to hear all the sounds around you. You will begin to realize what is going on outside you and what is going on inside you. True mindfulness is when you realize that life in general acts in the same way, it is both something you are doing and something that is happening on its own.

Yes. You could try playing a board game or a game of "would you rather" and things like that. You could also try baking something, like cookies or a cake. You could even design a bedroom door sign to stop any annoying little brothers and sisters coming in.

Board games, card games, hide and seek, pretend, chasing each other, kicking/throwing a ball, building a fort or something else out of stuff around the house, playing with toys or other objects, exploring outside, making up your own game, etc.

You could play rock, paper, scissors, but if that gets old, play "would you rather" or a simple game. Invent funny stories about your friend/family member.

Play a board game, or make up your own game, play dress up or put on makeup, read a book, or color or paint a picture.

Explore the outdoors, read books, draw, talk with your family, etc. You can also go shopping and see the cool souvenirs India has!

You could draw something, make a poster or sign or try some do-it-yourself activity, like making slime. If you have access to a computer or laptop, you could browse the internet or play a fun online game. If not, you could read something.

Do you have any talents you could exercise? Do you think you need to earn some money? Try finding a job you can do for pay or a talent to pursue.

You could read a book or just do a few stretching moves. Or open the window and just clean a bit. Play some music or listen to your favorite songs, even if it's on a radio because your phone and/or computer are gone. Then here is always the possibility of doing homework or writing some stories of your own.

You can play: Hide and seek, tag, Marco Polo, TTT, water balloon fights, freeze tag, etc. Or, you can talk, go to stores, and walk and talk. The article has plentiful suggestions.

Yes. Many board games have a range of 2 to 6 players.

Explore the camp, make friends, and take part in camp-related activities. If there's nothing going on, organize an activity of your own, like a game of tag, truth or dare, red rover, etc.

Yes, just get creative and make something that seems impossible. When you are done you will be proud of it.

Try reading a book or talk to people you know. It's also nice to look out the window.

You could do plenty of things. For instance, draw someone from your favorite TV show or video game. If you like to watch TV, binge watch an old TV show you loved to watch when you were younger, or watch a new one you've been meaning to watch. You could also spy on or harass your brother for fun, if you don't think you'll get caught, or play outside, bake, make crafts, etc.

Make your own little universe of characters. Start out with one, draw them out, give them traits and a backstory, and build off of that. Eventually, you'll have a whole world that you can use to write stories.

Try being around other people. If you are all by yourself, try writing a story, drawing a picture, or doing something else creative. Creative activities are great for staying busy.

If you are alone, maybe listen to some music. Even if it is on a radio, you can still have some fun. Maybe look through some old stuff and think of memories from when you made/had them. Or maybe eat or bake something. Take a nap. There are many possibilities for having fun by yourself.

I’m sure you have something entertaining in your house, such as a puzzle or book. With even a simple pen and paper, you could sketch, write a story or journal entry.

If you want to do something by yourself, try doing something productive like organizing your stuff or learning something new by reading a book. Or you could draw something, paint a picture, play music or make a puzzle. If your parents are free you could play board games or card games with them.

Do nature walks by yourself. Paint and draw on some paper or canvas. Or just enjoy yourself doing some hobbies you haven't done for a while.

Think about what you could do with your mom, such as guessing games or I spy type games. If your mom isn't available, then you can guess yourself what the other customers are having, thinking or planning.