25 USEFUL things to do when you’re bored
1. Read an inspirational or motivational book.
2. Clean out a junk drawer in the house.
3. Make a to-do list for the rest of the week.
4. Call a friend to catch up.
5. Create a list of movies to rent on DVD.
6. Update your MP3 player with new music.
7. Box up unwanted games, movies or toys. Have a
yard sale or sell them on EBay.
8. Clean the trash out of the car. Wipe down that dusty dashboard.
yard sale or sell them on EBay.
8. Clean the trash out of the car. Wipe down that dusty dashboard.
9. Pop in a 10 minute exercise video.
10. Pick 2 new dinner recipes to try this week.
11. Send those pictures to friends and family. Upload any digital photos you need to email or print.
12. Mark all those electronic cords so you know what they go to.
13. Use your antivirus and spyware programs to clean your computer.
14. Throw away any out-of-date food from the fridge.
15. Get rid of 5 things you never wear to make room for your next shopping trip.
16. Get your binoculars and go bird watching or squirrel watching.
17. File away any loose papers and pay bills.
18. Doodle a cartoon or drawing and give it to a friend.
19. Surprise someone with homemade brownies, a hand-knit scarf, or a personalized greeting card.
20. Check batteries. Purchase new ones if needed, or simply recharge the ones you have.
21. Change or update the screen saver on your computer and phone.
22. Count your blessings. Make a gratitude list of 5 things you’re grateful for right now.
19. Surprise someone with homemade brownies, a hand-knit scarf, or a personalized greeting card.
20. Check batteries. Purchase new ones if needed, or simply recharge the ones you have.
21. Change or update the screen saver on your computer and phone.
22. Count your blessings. Make a gratitude list of 5 things you’re grateful for right now.
23. Read up on any health concerns that are bothering you. Make an appointment with your doctor to check
them out.
them out.
24. Do a crossword, sudoku, riddles or trivia to make yourself even smarter.
25. Take a humor break. Watch cartoons, read comics, tell a joke or email a funny picture.
