I love to create lists of cool things to do and organize myself better during the week. I know day-to-day life is hectic for most people, but sometimes, we take a vacation, with no trip planned, or in the middle of a holiday or weekend, with no appointments or schedule out insight. Or, we need to take a break from our obligations and do something different, fun, relaxing, or rest or organize our things better to make room for new ones.
With that in mind, I created this very light list with 30 things for you to do when you’re at home with free time. The complete list follows below, and right after, I comment on most of the items and point out links that I liked related to the subject.
1 – Marathon is one of your favorite series
Do you know that holiday that starts on Friday or ends on Monday? Ready! Perfect opportunity to marathon a series you wanted to watch, or one that you’ve watched completely and loved—at least an entire season or two. You are accompanied by lots of popcorn, your favorite drink, and a warm blanket on the sofa.
2 – Organize your wardrobe
We don’t always have time during our busy routine to keep our clothes and things organized. An organized wardrobe gives us a massive boost in the quality of our day and cuts down on the time we spend looking for something in a mess. In addition to providing an excellent feeling when we see everything arranged in its proper place. So why not take a day off to do this? Clear all the space, separate the pieces that are no longer in use, and donate, throw away old things. In the end, you will feel much lighter!
3 – Write about your feelings and goals in a diary, bullet journal, or planner
Writing in a bullet journal (or diary on topics) is an excellent option for those who like to plan, write lists of the things they want the most, and still get carried away by the imagination, creating beautiful pages with drawings, letterings, and collages. You can also write in a journal about your emotions or whatever you prefer. A planner is also an excellent option for those who like to organize themselves more practical since it already comes with the pages ready to be used. Why not take some spare time to update your pages and get even better organized creatively!?
4 – Learn the recipe and cook your favorite dish
How many times have we been to a new restaurant and we love a dish? Write down the name of the word, search for the recipe on Youtube, buy the ingredients, and take a day off to make the complete recipe. Then enjoy yourself or call your friends or boyfriend for a dinner of your own.
5 – Read a good book until you finish without stopping
Choose a good book with some light story or one that is leaning against the shelf, and you never stopped to read it and devour it to the end in one go with a warm drink.
6 – Separate clothes and accessories that you no longer use and create your thrift store online
People are increasingly joining the thrift stores to mine beautiful and different pieces, still in perfect condition and at a lower price. So, why not take those pieces that are no longer useful to you, repurpose them, and earn some extra money? Separate the details, take creative photos, and use a sales app, as I got sick or Poshmark create a new account on Instagram for it. And research how to do everything right so you don’t have headaches later.
7 – Create your playlists on Spotify with different themes and different moments of your life
Music has incredible therapeutic power to lighten our day and improve our mood! I love creating fun and themed playlists on my Spotify, and I have a lot of fun creating playlists and listening to my favorite songs.
8 – Do a DIY (Do it yourself) to decorate your home
Christmas is coming, and there is no better time to start training your skills and make a beautiful decoration to decorate the room. Seek inspiration on Pinterest, Youtube, and blogs that teach how to Do It Yourself (DIY). Take advantage of the materials you already have at home. Go looking for the ones that are missing and abuse your creativity.
9 – Make a scrapbook of your last trip
I always keep many memories of my travels, no matter how small, like photos, tickets, cute packaging, stickers. For now, everything is stored in a folder in my chest of drawers, but I want one day, on a free afternoon, to start creating a scrapbook with all these memories.
10 – Lists
Write lists of the things you most want to do during the month.
11 – Saga Movies
Watch all the movies of a saga in sequence.
12 – Listen to podcasts about subjects you like or want to learn
Podcasts are audio programs on a wide range of topics: science, technology, fashion, entrepreneurship, etc. They have been conquering more and more people for their practical and fun way of passing on information, and it can be beneficial in your spare time to relax and even hear about content that interests you. If you use iPhone, it already comes with a specific app for Podcast. You can also listen through Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud, or download some other app among several available.
13 – Make a Tumblr photoshoot at home
If you like photography, why not enjoy that free afternoon and have a Tumblr photoshoot in your room or a particular corner of your house. Even if you don’t post on social media, it can be a lot of fun to set up the scenery, think about the details, your look, and see how the photos turned out afterward. Get inspired by Pinterest and Instagram to get ideas for cool poses and compositions.
14 – Organize your pantry or kitchen cupboard
Okay, I know it can be boring to pack things at times when we could be resting! But as I said at the beginning, the feeling of seeing your house organized is terrific, and having no clutter, we lessen the time we spend looking for what we need. Take a day off the weekend to put the pantry in order, as it is one of the most critical places in the kitchen, storing most food. Clean everything, throw out expired food, organize in pots and dividers, and you will only feel the benefits of having a tidy kitchen!
15 – Watch videos of content you like on Youtube for hours and without guilt
Nowadays, they are a world of exciting channels on Youtube, where you can learn a lot and still have fun. If you like fashion, decoration, everyday tips, music, dance, whatever, it’s worth looking for related channels to follow your exciting content whenever you can.
16 – Blogs and Websites
Read the latest posts from your favorite blogs and websites.
17 – Fill Books
Fill books with daily exercises, lists, or coloring.
18 – Practice Yoga exercises
There are free apps that guide us to perform yoga exercises at home! You can start with the ones recommended for beginners and evolve over the weeks. Half an hour in a day with free hours will contribute a lot to your quality of life. Imagine how much benefit you will gain if you really like it and perform it often!
19 – Paint your nails and try to decorate them in a different way
Search Instagram’s nail inspirations, YouTube channels, or Pinterest to get ideas and do your nails yourself in a different way than you’re used to. It can be a different francesinha, an only child, all colored, or try to make a drawing with a toothpick. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect, and the important thing is to try!
20 – Have a full day spa
Spa Day is a full day of pampering just for you. And you don’t have to go to a natural spa to get similar benefits. You can do a lot at home yourself. Treat your hair, moisturize your skin, take care of your nails, take a relaxing bath listening to your favorite music and with many scented candles in the environment; practice self-massage or ask a family member, boyfriend, or husband to do it on the back, have a warm drink reading a book while putting an excellent moisturizing mask on your face. Having a day to take care of yourself improves self-esteem and relieves stress.
21 – Take a free online course
On the EDX website, you can take courses in different areas and from renowned international universities 100% online and free of charge. In the free version, you have access to all content and material precisely as if you were paying, just don’t get certified at the end. It’s worth it if you’re just interested in learning something new and don’t need proof of the course afterward. If you want the certificate, join the paid version, which has excellent prices too. Another cool thing is that you can watch the entire course for free and only pay for the certificate at the end if you like it. You have to comply with the deadlines they stipulate for completing the classes.
22 – View yours and rearrange your childhood photographs
Nothing better than reviewing our old photos and reminiscing about childhood during rest hours. That funny hairstyle of an aunt, the fashionable clothes at that time, our birthday parties… One of the things that we most value in life is our memories!
23 – New Language
Learn the basics of a new language online you will get many options too.
24 – Practice meditation
Meditation is best for your health, and it will help you to refresh your mind.
25 – Watch a documentary of your interest
You can watch many documentaries online or on apps too to make your mood good.
26 – Practice photography with a camera or cell phone
She gives many excellent tips for those who love photography and are not photographers and want to learn more about photos with their cell phones.
27 – Watch old movies and eat lots of popcorn
Watching is the best choice when we’re hanging out, and how about watching older movies or movies with old stories too!?
28 – Social Networks and Files
Clean and organize all your social networks and files on mobile.
29 – Organize books
Organize your books, separate those you’ve never read and give them a chance.
30 – Lying
It was just lying on the couch doing a lot of nothing for hours and no guilt. Usually, this one is the most straightforward thing, but it’s not always a good option. Everyone should keep doing some activity.
