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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Crafts and Hobbies
• Method 2 of 4: Digital Entertainment
• Method 3 of 4: Having Fun with Friends and Family
• Method 4 of 4: Active entertainment

Just sitting at home is boring. How to have fun and do something interesting if there is no way to go out at all? Don't worry, there are dozens of ways to relieve boredom. Try playing games with family members, watching movies, cooking, or building a fortress with pillows. Choose activities to your liking to spice up a boring day.

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Method 1 of 4: Crafts and Hobbies

1. 1 Learn origami. Learning to fold origami from paper is a very exciting experience. Start with simple figures like the fortune teller and then move on to more complex ones like the shuriken.

   There are many articles on wikiHow in the Origami category. From them you can learn how to make origami flowers, a bird, a frog, a shuriken, a butterfly and other figures.

2. 2 Try drawing or painting. You don't need to be an experienced artist to create your own piece of art. Draw pictures and sketches to express your ideas and ease boredom. If you have to spend all day at home, draw something interesting.
   • Anyone can learn the basics of painting or sketching. If you have already reached a certain level, then come up with a task for yourself - for example, paint a stone or learn how to draw a horse.
   • There are other forms of art as well. So, you can paint with wet chalk or create sculptures. Or maybe you want to create a mirror with an infinity effect or a "galaxy" in a jar?
3. 3 Write down your thoughts. To keep yourself busy and not get bored, you can write something. Write to tell your story, organize your thoughts, or express your feelings. Boredom and monotony always recede when you put your creative ideas on paper.
   • Try writing a story, poem, myth, or diary.
4. 4 Take up music. Do you like playing or writing music? Try to compose a new melody. Such a task will diversify a boring day. Don't sit around, get out your musical instrument and get creative.
   • Do you like your new song? Use a simple microphone and record it from the comfort of your home.
   • If you have friends who are also into music, record the song together! Let everyone record their instrumental or vocal performance and send you a sound file, and you will mix all the files into one track.
5. 5 Change the look of your home. Try changing the décor of your home or your room for fun and rewarding time. Refresh your interior to give your room or home a fresh look. Make major or minor changes as you see fit. So, don't waste your time and get down to business.
   • Try moving furniture around to change the layout and space.
   • Move some of the items from one room to another and see where they look best.
   • Have some fun, such as making a house with pillows or blankets.
   • You can paint a picture and hang it in your bedroom to freshen up the interior.
6. 6 Surprise your pets by cooking something delicious. If you need to stay at home, then this is a great opportunity to prepare a delicious meal. See what's in the refrigerator and kitchen cabinets. Don't limit yourself to reheating a frozen convenience food or pouring boiling water over noodles - make a complete dish with different ingredients or bake cookies, buns or muffins. Prepare the meal while other family members are away or busy with other activities.
   • Do you want to prepare a quick and tasty meal? Make a salad with whatever ingredients are on hand, or boil spaghetti.
   • If you have a lot of common foods like flour, eggs, or sugar, you can bake just about anything. Many cooking sites have recipes for basic ingredients.
7. 7 Listen to your favorite songs. Use VKontakte or another application to compose playlists for different occasions. Pick up your favorite songs or look for something new. You can also share music with your friends and family.
   • Give a chance to unfamiliar performers, try to be imbued with a new style of music.
   • Create playlists. For example, find a playlist for relaxation, exercise, or reading.
8. 8 Solve logic puzzles. Take a collection of logic problems or find the appropriate site. Start with simple tasks or try harder ones!
   • You can also solve Japanese puzzles such as Sudoku or Nonograms.

Method 2 of 4: Digital Entertainment

1. 1 Expand your horizons by learning a foreign language. Download Duolingo or another similar application to your phone that allows you to learn new words and phrases through short, fun exercises. If you lack a competitive spirit, invite friends or family to join you - you can practice together and follow each other's progress!
   • If you need additional language practice, there are various sites where you can meet native speakers of other languages ​​and help each other. Try HelloTalk, Tandem Language Exchange, or Conversation Exchange.
2. 2 Take a personality test to learn more about yourself. Find sites that offer free personality testing, such as the Myers-Briggs typology or the enneagram concept. It only takes a few minutes to answer these tests, but you can learn a lot about yourself. You can invite friends and family members to take the test as well, and then compare the results.
   • You can try other tests, for example, find out your sociotype or IQ.
   • There are many free tests available on the internet.
3. 3 Play computer games. Video games are a great way to have fun without leaving your home. You can always find a game to your liking, from "shooters" with the rapid development of events to puzzles with a search for secret objects. Whichever game you choose, it will add variety to a boring day. You can also have a great time with your friends playing online when there is no way to leave the house.
   • If you enjoy creating your own worlds, play Minecraft, The Sims, or any of the Animal Crossing games.
   • If you love music games, try the free PC game osu! or anything from Just Dance.
   • There are many free games to be found on social media.
   • If you enjoy online multiplayer games, try League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Smite, or Dota 2.
4. 4 Watch your favorite movies with loved ones. Time passes unnoticed while watching an interesting film, especially if you watch it in a company.Have a family watch or watch the same movie or video with friends (send each other links or use screen sharing programs).
5. 5 Watch funny videos on YouTube. YouTube is a great place to find videos. There are always interesting videos on YouTube for any mood. New videos are posted every moment, so the choices are almost unlimited. Do you want to watch jokes, funny dogs and cats or video games walkthrough - please.
   • You can also find funny videos on Facebook or Twitter.
   • You may enjoy watching videos from users of video sharing sites such as TikTok.

Method 3 of 4: Having Fun with Friends and Family

1. 1 Play board games. This classic entertainment has been a fun and boredom experience for many years. Invite family members to play a board game. Most of them are designed for several players and will not let anyone get bored.
2. 2 Get organized. You probably haven't even thought about it, but cleaning is a great way to keep yourself busy. Even if it feels more like work than fun, the result will be a clean apartment or room - which is not a reason to rejoice. Clean up or organize your belongings and there will be no time to get bored.
   • Organize your closet or dresser so you can easily find your favorite items.
   • Help your parents clean the kitchen.
   • Work with the rest of the family to clean up the entire house.
3. 3 Make a simple treat. If you are bored and unable to leave home, ask your parent or brother or sister to help you prepare something delicious. Together it is always more fun and easier to cope with any task.
   • Try baking cookies, muffins, or chocolate brownies.
   • Prepare smores, a favorite of American teenagers, right on the stove.
   • Grind fruit in a blender for a delicious smoothie.
   • Feel free to try new recipes.
4. 4 Share life stories. If you're all at home, this is a great opportunity to get together and talk about different topics. Tell interesting or funny stories to keep everyone happy. You can share not only personal experiences, but also tell stories you have heard from others. Chat on any interesting topics so that no one gets bored.
5. 5 Imagine your dream vacation. Sit on the couch together and talk about your dream journey. Tell us where you would like to go and what to do. Let your imagination run wild - imagine any activities and adventures that appeal to you.
   • Discuss how you envision the ideal trip.
   • Talk about sights and interesting things in the places you would like to visit.
   • Take maps and plot suggested routes on them.
   • Use Google Street View to take your virtual trip.
   • Try to go beyond reality and imagine traveling to other planets.
6. 6 Put together a huge puzzle. Pull the box with the old puzzle out of the closet or buy a new one from the online store and get started. Find a large, flat surface that you can use for quite some time, and put the puzzle together with your siblings and even your parents. When you are finished, you will be filled with satisfaction and pride.

Method 4 of 4: Active entertainment

1. 1 Dance. Dancing is an easy way to get active and have fun. Turn on your favorite songs, turn up the volume and go. You don't have to know the right moves - dance the way you want.
   • Create a playlist with your favorite dance songs.
   • Create your own moves or practice a new dance.
2. 2 Get exercise. Having to stay at home doesn't mean you need to go without exercise. Many exercises do not require any equipment, just your own weight and knowledge of the movements.Keep your muscles toned and develop boredom.
   • There are many free exercise videos on the internet.
   • Do push-ups and squats to build muscle strength without adding extra weight.
   • Jumping in place with flattening and spreading arms and legs will serve as an excellent cardio workout.
3. 3 Try stretching or yoga. Whether you are doing other physical activity or not, stretching is a great idea. These exercises can help you relax your mind and make your body more agile and flexible. A light warm-up will allow you to spend time actively and forget about boredom.
   • Perform movements smoothly to avoid injury. Stop stretching if you feel pain during movement.
   • There are many free yoga videos on the internet.