It is currently 9pm, your eyes are getting heavy, your bed seems to be sinking underneath you, and the characters from your tv show are slowly disappearing right before your closing eyelids. Perhaps your body is telling you something? Maybe that Netflix show you have been binging since the beginning of quarantine is starting to get old. If you are looking for something refreshing, look no further than down below for a list of twenty things you can do that will sure add some spice to your day!
Practice some skills!
Revive an old skill: Did you play trombone in elementary school for a year and never pick it up again? Do you know how to draw but haven’t in years? Try practicing your skill or try to learn something new!
Practice Some Tricks: Got a skateboard lying around? Maybe you have some random juggling pins in your house? Learn some cool tricks you can show off to your friends!
Get Creative!
Home Renovations/ Room Renovations: Get some paint, go crazy!
Crochet/ Knit: Make a blanket, a scarf, or even a face mask. If you don’t want to keep them, there are plenty of organizations to donate to that deliver crocheted and knitted items to cancer patients, veterans, and the homeless.
Start a Journal: Remember we are the primary sources during this period of history. Start journaling what you do during your day, how you feel, or maybe just document the weather. Don’t know where to start? Try out this link for some tips on how to start!
Learn Origami: Can be very calming or an epic failure- either way that 2 hours is gone!
Bake: Always the tastiest option! Here are some recipes that will sure make your taste buds happy!
Work on a puzzle: Did someone say 10,000 piece puzzle?
Get organizing!
Work on College Essays: Juniors beware, your time is coming!
Clean your room: Sounds boring but reordering your room can help to put you into a happy and healthy mindset. Plus your mom will love it.
What’s in your closet: Do a fashion show, find some clothes/shoes to donate, or sew some new clothes.
Self Care for the Mind, Body and Soul
Learn a language: There are tons of free apps out there that will help you to learn some really cool languages! ASL, Gallic, and more.
Watch a movie: Oscar winning, Chick-flick, or Rom-Com Anyone?
Read a Book/ Re-read Your Favorite Series: Harry Potter is timeless. Check out Goodreads and find the book for you.
Have a Spa day: Do a face mask, a hair mask, paint your nails, or do all of them.
Go for a walk: Exercise is very important during this time. Also if you wanna get away from your siblings this is a surefire way.
Get up and dance: Crank up some of your favorite tunes and get jammin’!
Spread the Love!
Facetime friends: Say hi. Talk for an hour. Share how your day has been.
Hangout with your siblings/pets: Play catch or watch a movie with your siblings.
Make a scavenger hunt for your family: This is so much fun. Hide an item(s) around your house and leave clues for your family to follow. The crazier the hiding place the more laughs you’ll have!
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