Q&A for How to Beat Boredom As a Pre Teen Girl

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    What if I can't really do any of these?
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    You could make smoothies, read, make a scrapbook, read a magazine, count your money, arrange your bookshelf, Google up cool things like riddles, watch YouTube and make a "Watch later" list so you can turn back to that whenever you want. You could also play games on your phone, iPad, tablet, or DS, take photos, edit them, write a story, draw, or do your chores.
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    How do I make a pillow fort?
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    Drape blankets and duvets over tables and chairs. Use piles of books to weigh them down. Bring pillows, blankets, and snacks inside. Invite your friends if you want!
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    What if I'm not into girly things?
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    You can do whatever you want in life -- pulling heads off Barbie dolls, swimming, soccer, football, climbing trees, baking brownies, painting miniature figures, making movies, building a gazebo, painting eyeliner on your brother, walking the dog, starting a band, making magic wands, researching treatment of gender throughout history, applying to Harvard, planning a trip around the world for when you're older, war-gaming, paintball, learning about all the religions in the world, whatever. Don't box yourself in or let others do it for you. You are a human being, celebrate it.
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    What can I do that's arty and crafty?
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    Learn to knit, crochet, or embroider. Try out something like making homemade bath bombs, or do some origami. A really easy thing to do if you don't have much is try out faux calligraphy (which is basically fancy writing, but you don't need the expensive pens).
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    What if my sister banishes me from my room (again)?
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    Tell your parents or find something to do elsewhere. If she has her own room, have her go to it. If not, put a duct tape line down the center of your room.
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    What can I do when I am really bored during the school holidays?
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    Go to the park and have a run with your mates. Catch up with some revision, try baking dinner for the family, invent new hairstyles or even go to the mall and outfit shop.
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    Whenever I'm told to get off my electronics, I get really bored, but I don't want to do anything! Any ideas?
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    Electronics aren't the only things in life. You can go outside, join a club, hang out with your friends, and much more! If you're not really the social type, you can draw, knit or crochet, read, or just do something that you've wanted to do but never had the time.
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    What if the only other option to do something is to do homework?
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    Do your homework, that way it's done and you don't have to worry about it. Once that's done, do what you like, such as art projects for yourself, random karaoke games, watching YouTube, or hanging out with friends.
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    What do I do when my parents are busy and I need something to do?
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    You can read, try on clothing, rearrange your room, watch television, draw, write, listen to music, study, dance, play with your pet, play video games and many other things!
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    What can I do if all my friends are busy and I need to do something really quiet?
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    You could listen to music or watch a movie with headphones in. Drawing is fun, and so is braiding your hair. You could take a walk if you're allowed. Toss a ball or beanbag and catch it. It all depends on what you find fun!
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    What should I do when I'm being stalked in my mind with ideas but can't choose?
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    Flip a coin and decide what idea you really want when the coin is in the air or you will just have to do the one the coin picked.
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    How do I make soap?
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    Luckily wikiHow has loads of articles on how to make soap so you can try one of them. You can try one of these: Make Your Own Soap , Make Liquid Soap , or Make Herbal Soap .
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    What can I do on Saturday evenings to have some fun?
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    Hang out with your friends, make artwork, read books, make music, write stories, explore your city or town with your family, volunteer or exercise.
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    What if your parents want you to study or do something useful?
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    Do what you have to do, and take a short break every once in a while. When you're studying or working on something, try to focus and get absorbed in what you're doing instead of thinking negatively. When you're all done, you can reward yourself with something you really like.
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    What can I do if I only have one hour?
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    You could write your own lyrics, take a look at your room and figure out ways to re-decorate it, write a poem for a family member, outline a story so later you can write it, build a fort in your living room, daydream, or maybe get some work done, like some homework or preparing for a meeting at your job.
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    What should I do if my parents don't want me on electronics and none of my friends can play?
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    You could do something constructive like art, writing, reading, redoing your room or playing an instrument. Electronics aren't the only fun you could have.
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    What things can teenagers do to prevent boredom?
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    The teenager could pick up a hobby, such as music, or get into doing some DIY activities. They can be as simple as painting designs on stones, to as complex as making soap, candles, or even knitting.
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    What if I can't leave my room?
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    Organize your room, read a book, do a craft project, write a story or poem.
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    What can I do when I am bored at a hospital?
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    Ask the doctor or nurse what you are allowed to do. You can read or chat. If you have a notebook, you can write or draw in there. However a magazine is the best thing to cure boredom.
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    What should I do if I'm bored and have no one to do anything with? All of my friends are busy.
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    Watch a movie, call a relative, go to the store, read a book, go for a walk. There are a lot of fun things to do. Go browse through a craft store and just play with some stuff you find.
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    What should I do if I am bored at home at night?
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    Try to stay up all night! Consider having a movie marathon. Pick out a few movies that you enjoy (trilogies and movies with sequels are perfect for this), and get them ready. Grab a blanket, something to drink, and some snacks, and enjoy the movies!
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    What can I do in my bed that doesn't include electronics?
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    You can read, draw, write, or make lists of all sorts of things. You could also flip through magazines for cute room decor ideas and mark the pages.
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    What can I do with a broken arm?
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    Talk to your parents or siblings, play a board game, or watch a movie. If you have a pet, play with it. Read a book, download one to your Kindle/iPad/phone/etc. if you can't hold an actual book. Just take it easy.
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    What can I do if I'm bored on the school playground with no friends?
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    You can try making new friends, and participating in group games. You can also take a walk around the playground to get some exercise, or read a book.
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    What fun stuff can I do with my friends and relatives?
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    Play board games, share your favorite memories, tell stories, explore nature or make crafts together.
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    What can I do when my phone and other electrical tablets are banned?
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    You can do other things, like drawing or playing a game. You could also go outside for a walk or get together with your friends.
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    What should I do if I don't have siblings?
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    There are plenty of things you can do without siblings. You can watch a movie, give yourself a makeover, invite friends over and do stuff with them, or whatever else sounds like fun.
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    What can I do if I'm grounded?
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    You can read, clean your room, tidy your house up and be good and maybe get ungrounded.
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    What if I'm with family and I'm bored, but I still want to spend time with them?
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    Make up stories inside your head, tell a story to your family, or ask them about their days. You could also play a game with your family, like word association or "I Spy" or a board game if you're hanging out at your house.
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    What can I do on a Sunday night instead of dreading school tomorrow?
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    Get everything ready the night before. One you have done that, relax and just pretend it's Friday night.
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