We’ve all been there. It’s not fun — you’re looking for things to do when you’re bored.

Whether a cold, rainy day or not sure what to do during a long weekend, sometimes boredom strikes — leaving an empty pit in the soul, wondering what you should do next. You’re looking at the wall, counting sheep, pacing, and all without an outlet.

Here are ideas for things to do when you’re bored:

  1. Take a nap
  2. Start writing a book
  3. Go on a drive
  4. Get rid of unused household items
  5. Make a meal
  6. Go to the zoo
  7. Volunteer at a local food bank
  8. Make cookies
  9. Wash your car
  10. Clean out old photos on your phone
  11. Take a bubble bath
  12. Draw
  13. Watch Netflix
  14. Research a new topic on YouTube
  15. Sleep
  16. Throw away expired food from your fridge and pantry
  17. Go to a museum
  18. Brush your dog
  19. Meditate
  20. Drink coffee
  21. Meal plan
  22. Visit an old friend
  23. Make a music playlist
  24. Listen to a podcast
  25. Breathe deeply
  26. Delete unused apps on your phone
  27. Take a hot shower
  28. Make a list of things you’re grateful for
  29. Do yoga
  30. Paint your nails
  31. Watch the sunrise or sunset
  32. Write a song
  33. Rotate your car tires
  34. Plant a garden
  35. Play video games
  36. Get takeout
  37. Make a list of places you’d like to visit one day
  38. Clean the house
  39. Hang a new photo or piece of art in the house
  40. Brush your teeth
  41. Go to the movie theater
  42. Order Amazon Fresh groceries
  43. Clean out old files on your computer
  44. Do the laundry
  45. Read the news
  46. Plan a trip
  47. Do your makeup
  48. Organize the shed
  49. Learn how to cook something from a new recipe
  50. Take an online learning course
  51. Practice learning a new language
  52. Scrapbook
  53. Answer emails
  54. Complete a crossword puzzle
  55. Practice your handwriting
  56. Tuneup your bike
  57. Walk your dog
  58. Scroll through Pinterest or TikTok
  59. Visit a coffee shop
  60. Create a vision board
  61. Read a book
  62. Go to the mall
  63. Go through your glovebox
  64. Stretch
  65. Drink wine
  66. Write a letter to a loved one
  67. Rake the lawn
  68. Workout
  69. Offer to assist an elderly neighbor
  70. Journal
  71. Go on a run
  72. Call your Mom or Dad or a close friend
  73. Cuddle your cat
  74. Organize your clothes
  75. Work on a puzzle

Not having anything to do is the worst, but I hope the above has helped with things to do when you’re bored!