Welcome to Blifaloo’s big batch 0f bodacious baubles for banishing boredom! (hnyur hnyrur) Whether you find yourself with too much free time or simply in need of a refreshing break, this list brings you excitement, creativity, and relaxation, instead of succumbing to the dreary doldrums in the dungeon of despair, Embrace the excellent experience of exploring happy and healthy horizons and discover the hidden gems of leisure. From unleashing your artistic flair to embarking on thrilling adventures, these activities promise to inject vibrancy into your moments of idleness.
“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” – Dorothy Parker
33 Things to Do When You Are Bored
1. Feel better about yourself by reading other people’s secrets and confessions.
2. Send and receive a postcard from a random spot in the world. Now that would be fun in this day and age!
3. Read something interesting on Wikipedia… here are a few I have stumbled upon: The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations, Urban legends about illegal drugs, Tetris effect
4. Like tests? How about an online IQ test? (results are given by email only after you complete the test).
5. Need a lot stimulation? Try The Wonderful Elephant. Play John Cooney’s exciting and hilarious elephant games on Steam, itch.io or GOG.
6. See if there are any geocaching spots in your area.
7. Fiddle with a riddle.
8. Research your family history.
9. Learn to juggle. Youtube is a good place to start. PS: I juggle.
10. Find a world record — and break it.
11. Check out some optical illusions.
12. Learn how to read palms with science!
13. Learn a magic trick.
14. Try some hand-shadow puppets.
15. Become a body language expert and learn to detect lies.
16. Get some free stuff.
17. Roll up your change, see if you have any rare and valuable coins.
18. Solve a riddle challenge. Or another classic online riddle adventure: Not Pr0n
19. Install Stumbleupon. You’ll be entertained/addicted for hours.
20. Spend $5-$10 on ebay. Did you know you can find all kinds of things for less than $10 (including shipping). Stuff I’ve gotten for less than $10 – MP3 players, Wireless Adapters, etc.
21. If you haven’t already, sign up for a Paypal account. (For shopping online). Ebay+Paypal= Wasting Time and Money! Sweet.
22. Start a blog.
23. Have you ever tried a Jung/Myers-Briggs personality test? You can find tons of great personality tests on similarminds.com
24. Have a dollar? Learn to fold it in interesting ways.
25. Origami is a fun hobby. Learn some.
26. Read some Best of Craigslist
27. Check out my collection of favorite online videos.
28. Find out if you could survive the Zombie Apocalypse.
29. Learn a foreign language, or at least how to curse in another language.
30. Get nostalgic. Let’s pretend it’s 1988… or check out my page dedicated to awesome toys of the 80s.
31. Learn when to use its or it’s.
Also see: Blifaloo’s Random Page | Interesting Ideas | Fun Facts
Bored? Learn Something Useful:
Gold Investing for Beginners – Options for gold investments, historical price charts, online investing info. Stock Investing for Beginners – How to avoid common mistakes, useful links, and other handy advice.
Also see: Interesting Info | Or Exercise Your Brain | Maybe Take a Quiz?