5 Things to Do When You’re Stuck at Home
Staying home can be relaxing and cozy, but when you’ve been home for weeks on end, it starts to feel a bit suffocating. Whether you’re staying home to watch your kids, work from home, or because of a global pandemic, it never hurts to have a few fun activities up your sleeve. If you do the same thing at home day after day, not only will you be bored but you’ll also start to feel lonely. Below are 5 things to do when you’re stuck at home.
At-home spa day
Self-care is essential to overall wellness, but when was the last time you pampered yourself? Spend some time on yourself this weekend by having an at-home spa day. Beauty masks, nail polish, bath salts, a cozy robe, and a scented candle are essential items you should gather for your spa day. Put on some relaxing music and treat yourself to a bit of self-care. If you have kids, ask a friend or partner to watch the children while you relax in the bathtub.
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Backyard picnic
Staying cooped up inside all day can drive you crazy. Have you ever heard of cabin fever? You need to get outside and do something in the fresh air, and a backyard picnic is a perfect option. Pull out a blanket and the picnic basket and read a book outside while you snack on some food.
For cooler climates, instead of a backyard picnic, get the firepit going and roast some marshmallows. A good smore is just what you need to enjoy the season and relax.
Host a Zoom happy hour
Even if you’re an introvert, avoiding people for weeks at a time can be challenging. Maybe you’re staying home for health reasons, or perhaps you have kiddos who need your attention. Whatever the reason for keeping you inside these days, you should always find a way to connect with the people you care about. Phone calls are still a good use of our time but seeing a loved one’s face will make you feel more connected. Set up a Zoom happy hour with a few friends or with your family. You’ll instantly feel less alone when you see the smiling faces of people who care about you.
Order from a local restaurant
Connect with your community by ordering takeout from a local restaurant. It feels good to treat yourself to a delicious meal made by someone else every now and then. You’ll also feel more involved in your community by ordering from a local business with roots in the area.
Plan a trip
You might not be able to go anywhere for a while, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan and start looking at trip ideas now. Researching a destination and picking out restaurants, sites, and other activities for your trip is a fun way to get you out of a funk.
Make your trip planning even more exciting by inviting a few people to join in. Maybe it’s time to finally start organizing that girls’ trip you’ve been talking about or schedule that big family vacation. Planning a trip will give you something to look forward to in the future and serve as a good reminder that life isn’t always going to be relatively so isolated.
Yes, you may have tried a few of the ideas listed above. However, it’s time to get creative and make them more exciting. So, try to switch things up a bit as you recreate these suggestions. Lastly, use any downtime as an opportunity to gain clarity and plan out your future.