1. Read a Book

Seriously, read a book! It’s not as painful as you think, and it’s important to reduce screen time. Check out our book recommendations page!

2. Movie Night

Hold a virtual movie night with your friends via Zoom or using the Netflix Party Extension.

3. Game Night

Have a virtual game night via Kahoot or on House Party.

4. Beat all the levels on a game of your choice on your Phone

You’re never going to have enough time ever to do so, so might as well do it now!

5. Learn how to play an instrument

If you’ve always wanted to do it, now’s your chance! There are tons of free resources online.

6. Learn a new language

Where have you always wanted to travel? Learn the language spoken there, and now when you go there after quarantine, you’ll be able to communicate more effectively.

7. Watch a Movie

Now is the time to watch any movie you’ve always wanted to see. See our movie recommendations page!

8. Hold a movie marathon

Pick a franchise, and just keep watching.

9. Binge watch a show

Whether it’s a show that you’ve already watched or a new show, I can’t seriously think of another time to finish watching it.

10. Make a movie

Write a screenplay, and even try filming it! It doesn’t have to be Oscar worthy, but it’s worth a try.

11. Listen to more music

Refine your Spotify playlists

12. Write your own music

If you don’t like any music, write your own.

13. Write

Write anything––fictional or non fictional.

14. Memorize your favorite song

After quarantine, you can go show off your skills!

15. Bake something

Maybe it’s a healthier version of your favorite dessert. Check out our recipes section!

16. Hold a fancy dinner for your family

Dress up and eat dinner altogether.

17. Have a Photoshoot

Dress up & wear a cute outfit. You can even try photoshopping a background if you’re tired of your house.

18. Catch up on school

Now’s the time to not procrastinate because you have so much time.

19. Make a SoundCloud account.

Go at it.

20. Watch Youtube

Watch your favorite Youtuber or find a new favorite.

21. Make a Youtube Video

Maybe you’ll become famous...who knows?

22. Try TikTok trends & recipes

Look back at your favorites and try it out.

23. Work out

Look for plans and ideas in our fitness section.

24. Hold a Zoom workout session

Workout with your friends virtually

25. If you’re a junior, think about college

Okay, it’s pretty early, but because you have the time now, create a list.

26. If you’re a senior, commit to college

Weigh your options, and take the time now to figure out where you want to go.

27. Meal Plan

Make a list of meals that you want throughout the week with the ingredients you have home, so you can limit the times you need to leave the house.

28. Learn a new word

Maybe it’s going to be your new favorite word.

29. Refine your vocabulary

Read more or take quizzes. It can be fun, kind of.

30. Write a list of everything you have to do

Then do it.

31. Create a bucket list.

Whether it’s for now or for the summer.

32. Challenge yourself to check off as many items as you can on your bucket list.

Try it out.

33. Community Service

Find ways to help out your community, which is especially important now during this pandemic. Check out our section on volunteering.

34. Download Psych

Then, play it with your friends. I swear it’s fun.

35. Write Thank you notes

Think of those who you are grateful for, and show some appreciation.

36. Check in with your friends

Send a message to a friend you haven’t seen in a while or lives far away. It’s a great time to reconnect.

37. Start a daily ritual

Write down 3 things you are grateful for everyday before you go to bed.

38. Support local businesses

If necessary, order food from local businesses in your town.

39. Drive around

Play your favorite music, and drive around town, but stay in your car!

40. Correct your sleep schedule

Since there isn’t school now, take the time to adopt healthy habits, such as good sleep hygiene.

41. Drink more water

Similar to #40, adopt healthy habits.

42. Hold a movie/book club

It may sound lame, but it could actually be fun. Find a movie/book you and your friends want to read, and then after you read it, meet up and talk about it (or roast it).

43. Roast your friends

Hold a “roast” over Zoom with the “roast victim.” Have at it, but try to be nice :)

44. Try something new.

Juggling? Try it.

45. Mother’s Day

If you forgot, Mother’s day is just around the corner (May 10th). Do something special for your mom.

46. Do something nice for your parents/family

We all are going through a rough time right now, so be there for your loved ones.

47. Get a pet rock

If you’re allergic to pets, there’s a very low chance you’re allergic to rocks, so I guess you can still have a pet? Let us know if this is a safe option.

48. Bond with your siblings

Now that everyone is home...find something to do that includes all your siblings.

49. Perfect an impersonation or an accent

You’ll never know when it might be useful.

50. Find something to do that isn’t on this list

Hah.