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101 Things To Do When You're Bored - Boredom Busters

Need inspiration to break the cycle of boredom? Sometimes that's all it takes to get you out of your funk. Scan...I mean read very carefully through this fun list of 101 things to do when you're bored. 

1. Read this article - if you weren't bored already, you wouldn't be reading it now would you

2. Paint your toenails - when was the last time you paid your lil piggies some attention?
3. Knit a scarf - it's getting chilly outside

4. Write a song - your friends will get a kick out of it most likely, bringing joy to their day : )

5. Skip through parking lots - hey it gets you to your car faster, I'm talking practicality here...

6. Build a fire - a safe one, you pyro

7. Make cookies - triple batch the recipe and give them to your friends and family

8. Invent a new recipe - hey, toast with peanut butter and sprinkles is good! Don't knock it till you've tried it...

9. Teach your dog a trick in their language - for example: if you have a German Shepherd, train them in German! Doesn't matter if you speak German or not, if your dog can learn it, so can you.

10. Read a book - try an author you are unfamiliar with, or a classic book you have been wanting to read (Treasure Island, A Picture of Dorian Gray, Three Little Women, etc.)

11. Write a book! - share your writing talents with the world!...or your friends and family, same difference...

12. Go on a walk - go someplace you haven't walked to before, like a nice lake, or path...no alleys

13. Learn a new instrument - hey, I don't mean for you to go out and buy a grand piano, a kazoo works just as well too... When your done learning the instrument, perform a song for your friends and family ( I recommend Louie Louie by the Kingsmen) *see link at bottom of article*

14. Try yoga - ya you look a little funny doing it, but a trip to the store to purchase a yoga at home video will fix that shyness in a jiffy.

15. Rearrange your furniture - nothing gives you the feel of a fresh new look to your house (or room if you aren't that ambitious)

16. Go on a picnic - pack up all those cookies you made (and a few healthier items) and hit the park with a friend or significant other.

17. Climb a tree - reconnect with your inner child

18. Build a tent - not the kind of camping tent, but the kind you made as a kid with sheets and pillows. Your kids will love it. (Hint: use a shower curtain rod for the center poll)

19. Try a new recipe - channel your inner Julia Child and get to work.

20. Play a board game (in honor of your current state of mind of course) - dust off scrabble, monopoly, or trivial pursuit and wrangle your family together. Bribe them with mid-game snacks and a reward for the winner.

41. Go to a baseball/basketball/soccer game - little league is fine

42. Take a relaxing bath - take some pride in your bath: wipe out the tub, play some soft music, dig around for the bath salts you got for christmas last year, and enjoy

43. Paint a picture - channel your inner Picasso, or finger painting is fun too

44. Go to the gym - Do a half hour of cardio, and half hour of strength training. Repeat 4 days a week. You feel better and rejuvenated right away.

45. Go to the beach - build a sand castle, watch the waves, collect sea shells, or just walk along the coast.

46. Collect something - get creative (my mother collects little porcelain pitchers). Try coins, stamps, foreign currency, or anything else that strikes your fancy. If you like old typewriters, go for it, more power to you.

47. Give somebody flowers - drop them off at your neighbors door and run, or send them to somebody that's not expecting them.

48. Pick flowers for yourself - flowers brighten up any room

49. Start holiday shopping - it's never too early to start! You'll be glad you did later...

50. Go to a fair - county fairs, state fairs are almost always going on during the fall, spring, and summer months

51. Book tickets to see a concert - great idea for a night out

52. Look up funny videos on YouTube - (after you are done with YouTube, google: Do Not Push The Red Button, it will fill you with joy)

53. See how long you can stay awake - movies will come in handy

54. Read Romeo and Juliet - it's probable been a while since you have

55. Write a poem - you should feel inspired after reading Romeo and Juliet

56. Start a journal - years from now, you'll look back and think, " man I'm glad I was bored that day and read cjcarter's suggestion of starting a journal..." Yep, I'm calling it now.

57. Do your hair differently - new looks are always fun

58. Buy a great new pair of shoes - splurge a little, consider this an investment in your wardrobe. Buy some nice heels that you can wear out on the town or to a nice dinner, you will feel fabulous in them. And, if you wear them all the time, with a variety of different outfits, they will eventually pay for themselves.

59. Join and aerobics class - it will be a great way to get in shape and meet new people

60. Take any class! - from sculpting, to photography, to kayaking, the possibilities are endless...