10 Things To Do When You're Bored

1. Go on a walk. Challenge yourself to leave your cell phone in your purse or pocket. Admire the view. Stop and smell the roses.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

2. Read a book. I’m sure there is a book lying around your house that you’ve never read. Find it and read the first chapter. Or start that classic you’ve been meaning to read forever. Or pick up a book you've always wanted to read at the library.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

3. Call an old friend you haven’t talked to in forever. Catch up or leave a friendly voicemail.

4. Try your hand at painting. Find a paint-by-numbers print you like, put your Picasso hat on, and start painting. When you are finished, give the painting to your mum or aunt as a gift.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

5. Do a puzzle. Or a crossword! They are free in virtually every newspaper.

6. Make lists. List your goals, what you look for in a partner, dishes you want to learn how to make, clothes you’d like to buy for the spring season, make a shopping list or places you’d like to visit.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

7. Learn how to tie a necktie and bow tie. Impress the gentleman in your life with your skills the next time you go to a wedding.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

8. Teach yourself the army alphabet. Its official name is the NATO phonetic alphabet. The next time you have to spell something out over the phone, you’ll nail it!

9. Practice yoga. A few deep breaths and several rounds of sun salutations are an awesome way to distract your mind from boredom.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored

10. Figure out a way to make more money. Start a side gig, set up a catering business, or sell anything you don't use anymore online.

10 Things To Do When You're Bored
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