Boredom is a normal feeling that almost every human being experiences at some point, and with boredom you feel stuck in a vicious cycle of inertia and procrastination.
In today's work hard, play-hard culture, people get too occupied and stop making time for themselves. But even when they have some free time, they are clueless how best to utilize it and what activities to do. Often, they find themselves scrolling mindlessly through their feeds or wondering how to get out of that state of feeling bored and lazy.
However, in this digital-forward age of all things internet, and with the evolving virtual world of Metaverse, people around the globe have a unique opportunity to leverage technology and find productive yet fun ways to make the most of their free time.
We have curated a list with some interesting categories to help you pick one that suits your tastes and let your boredom disappear.
- Binge-Watch all you Want: With a wide collection of content available across OTT platforms and YouTube, watch the latest movies, popular shows, documentaries, or funny random videos online.
- Podcasts/Audiobooks: Listen to podcasts or audiobooks while doing house chores or on morning walks to kill free time while expanding your imagination and vocabulary. Listen to mind-blowing TED talks and learn about all the brilliant people and their work.
- Make Exercise a Way of Life: Break boredom and get your body moving with free fitness videos on YouTube or Instagram. Be it yoga, zumba, or some light cardio, getting into the habit of exercising will help you utilize your free time and keep your health in check.
- Play Games Online: Bring out the kid in you and have fun playing online games from various categories. Train your brain with puzzles, get some thrill with adventure games, or while away free time with casual/strategy games.
- Socialize: Connect with old friends, meet new friends, know about their interests and share pictures to form core memories.
- Relive Special Moments with Photos: Take a trip down memory lane with old photos on your drive or Instagram profiles. Although this might make you nostalgic, it can also help you plan your next holiday or meet up.
- Complete Certifications: Take online courses and complete certifications to enhance your skills and add to your resume.
- Learn a New Language Online: There are many free language teaching websites that offer easy and fun methods of learning a new language.
- Learn a DIY Craft: Today you can easily access and order all products online, so go ahead and learn a fascinating DIY. Learn crochet, pottery, or simply redesign an old pair of jeans. Pro tip: There are many fun creators who share their DIY hacks on YouTube/Instagram for free!
- Hone You Vocab: Improve your vocabulary with online dictionaries/websites that provide word meanings, pronunciation, and fun word activities or competitions.
- Make Money Writing Online: If you feel your vocabulary is already at par or you want to test your skills, you can start writing on online forums and earn money for your articles.
With this list you can now stop sitting idly staring at walls, and start with some creative ways to entertain and keep yourself sane!