Can't Think of Anything to Do In Your Free Time(2020)? Here Are 5 Things to Do When You are Bored

How would you define boredom? Most of you might say it's the feeling of weariness, a dull behavior, or being impatient because of being idle. Would you agree if we call it as another aspect of procrastination? And this corona menace has made people freer than ever, delaying various regular tasks or jobs. Well, in that case, you can quickly eliminate it by doing some activities when you start feeling bored.

With so much on the list, here's our list of top 5 picks to help you get rid of that boredom.

Like a scent (or smell) invokes memories, reading a book can exhibit a similar impact. Moreover, when it's the book, you always loved reading when younger, you can transport back to the memories of childhood. Probably everyone as a kid has believed certain things that hold no value for an adult mind. However, giving those fanatical stories a reader can help you live your childhood once again. And this could also become a source for exploring your past self for building a better future version of you.

Sitting idle at home is a sure way of losing health, stamina, and fitness gained over the years. But you can turn this free time into a productive one, at least for your body if not for a career. Though you can choose to do any exercise, some easy ones are walking, running, and biking. If you are experienced and/or trained, you can also start lifting weights at home. However, if you feel these exercises are too demanding in terms of energy and effort, you can do yoga. The ancient Indian practices are quite useful in helping you attain the right balance of physical and mental health.

Don't worry if you can't step out of your home to get clicked by some expert photographers for professional portfolios. You can easily find a photographer at home and click some fun shoots with family. However, not everyone is a bad photographer if he/she is not a professional one. Thus, you don't need to stick only to those funny clicks when bored. You can also opt for candid shots as well that you can then share through your social profiles.

Any guesses for what the best part of this session is? You can click as many as photos as you desire and then filter the good ones out later. Adding a few props can make things more exciting and creative.

This is one of the exciting things to do when bored if you are willing to explore new opportunities. Language can be of two types, the one you use to communicate with people around and the programming one. Various reports suggest better chances of earning more income for professionals with a second written/spoken language on their CV. This knowledge is quite handy when you plan to visit a foreign place where the first language is different.

Besides this, you can also opt for learning a new programming language to expand your technical skillset. For people working in the IT field, this is something every professional desires to achieve. So, now is the time to fulfill that dream and land a better paying job.

However, language isn't the only skill you should have if you are willing to grow higher on your career path. The corporate era of today values multitalented people more as those can combine multiple skills for better output. For instance, if you are a core sales expert, learning about the marketing aspects can add value and vice versa. Though this might involve some investment, yet it's one of the most productive things to do when bored. And you have the chance to transform that investment into a lucrative ROI as well.

All those days, months, and even years spent working have clinched your chance to create happy memories with your family. And now, when you are feeling bored, that could be the perfect time to have fun with those people. You might have already got a couple of ideas on your mind on how you would be spending these days at home. However, if you still can't decide where to start, indoor games are the best thing to do. Play ludo, cards, carom, or any other board game for a family of up to 4. If you have more people at home, you can opt for games like Dumb charades, Antakshari, and others like cricket in the house lawn provided you got enough space. UNO and monopoly are some more exciting games that you can go on playing for hours without getting bored again.

Most of us are longing to meet those people from childhood mates to friends who always felt like a call away. Though you can't meet any of those (whom you might count as your extended family), they are still a call away. So, pick up your phone and add all your friends on a video call through Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or any other app. Believe me, that's going to be a perfect rehab for your tensed and bored mind.