I’m bored!

What are we going to do?? 

These words create a sense of dread in me. Even though we know we all have work to do, whether it’s school work or “work” work, we all need some type of diversion.  I am guilty of checking email or social media and within a few minutes I feel uninspired. Not because I don’t appreciate what I am seeing and reading but maybe, it’s because most of the information I am seeing is not what I am looking for.  I want something fun, creative and inspiring. And frankly, a break from seeing people hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizer. I have realized that I need to create what I am looking for myself.  

I’m guessing that when our kids come to us saying “I’m bored” that they are looking for the same thing.  Something different to get them inspired. But, they need some coaching and support around this. Now is the time to think about what fun, creative things we can do that we have wanted to do but we have put off. Or, perhaps there is something new that you’d like to try. Brainstorm some ideas and then schedule these fun things into your daily routine so that you actually do them and fit in that break everyone needs.

Tip #3  Get Creative!!

You may be thinking “hey, I’m not really a creative person so I don’t really know what to do” well, here are some things to consider.  Some of these can be done solo or as a group. You can google all of these and also find YouTube videos for additional ideas, resources and support.

Scrapbooking - go through those old printed photos in boxes and create memories to shareDoodling, Zentangles (more structured doodling), or find doodle prompts onlineColoring books or find coloring pages online Dust off that deck of cards and play a game!! (solitaire, rummy, poker, war, go fish, uno, etc)Board Games (remember those) - chess, checkers, Boggle, Yahtzee, Othello, Scrabble, Pictionary, etc.Puzzles Model cars, planes, rockets, etc. Movie Night/Day - Get the popcorn, candy, other treats of choice and enjoy (Netflix is offering 1 free month)Learn something new - Netflix & YouTube have great documentaries and channels where you can learn about lots of different things. MasterClass & Great Courses also offer a variety of topics that may be of interest. Great Courses is offering 1 free month!Maybe take an online course or work with an online coach Spending time with a pet - this is a good time for teaching a dog new tricks!Make a fire and roast marshmallows! Enjoy the outdoors - walking, running, hiking, biking, playing with a ball, or just running around the lawn.Plant something - create a garden, start with seeds in the house Quiet Reading Time - reading solo, to your children and even to your whole familyAudiobooks and podcasts can also be great fun.

These are only a smattering of things.

Hopefully, you will explore some of these and find many more! If you have others to share, please feel free to share on the SSG FaceBook or Instagram pages.