11 Fun & Productive Things To Do When You're Bored

It's 4:00 pm, you finished school, it's not time for dinner yet, and now. . .you're bored!

When you're finally ready to do something fun you can't think of anything!

I don't even know how many times this has happened to me. 🤭🥴

I look forward to this time all day, and now I spend it staring at a wall trying to think of something to do.

Has this ever happened to you?

Well, that's why I'm here to help! 😆😇

Here are 11 fun and productive things to do when you're bored!

1. Read a book 📖😄

This is not only fun, it can also expand your vocabulary and imagination!

2. Try out a new hairstyle 🪮💇🏼‍♀️

You could look some up on Pinterest, you tube, etc.

Or you could try to invent one yourself!

3. Clean! 🧹🫧

Okay, I know what you're thinking. Seriously, Lucy, why do you think anyone would have fun cleaning?

Well, you'd be surprised.

The kind of cleaning I'm talking about is not scrubbing gross gunk off a wall. I mean the kind that's more like tidying your room!

It is such a nice feeling when your room is spotlessly clean with nothing on the floor, your desk, or anywhere else!

4. Workout 💪🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️

This could be a short walk outside, or a whole hour workout!

Exercise is productive, and if you listen to music or an audiobook while you do it, it can be fun too!

Plus, while you're at it, you could think of more fun things to do when you finish!

5. Shop Online 🛒🛍

Obviously, you can't do this every time you're bored.

But it's fun to look for cute decor for your room, or adorable outfits to wear, even if you aren't going to buy anything!

6. Bake/Cook 🍪🍰

If you're like me, you don't like cooking, but LOVE baking! Or maybe you're the opposite! 😋

So, you could follow a recipe, or you could even make your own.

7. Listen to Music and Sing Along 🎵🎤🎧

If you're looking for different music to listen to, check out my post 17 Upbeat Christian Songs (that you need to listen to!) for some more ideas!

8. Play an Instrument 🎹🎺🎸

If you don't play or don't have an instrument, that's okay, just stick to listening to music. 😉

Or improvise and make your own! (Pots and pans are always fun 😂)

9. Make someone a card or a gift! ✉️🎁

This will not only encourage the receiver, but it can also encourage you, not to mention give you something to do!

10. Start a New Hobby 📷🧶🌱

This could be something like learning photography, crocheting, gardening, etc.

You could even start a business if you really enjoy it! 😁

11. Sketch, Draw, Paint, or Write 🎨🖌️📝

Not everyone likes these activities, but most people at least do them sometimes!

And even if you don't, you could always start now! 😜

I, personally, prefer writing! 😏

I hope you now have some ideas for the next time you're bored! 😉