When you get time off from work or school, it feels like a blessing. However, what if you don’t want to waste that time browsing social media sites or binge-watching Netflix?
Thankfully, there are plenty of creative things you can do when you get bored. And if you find these creative activities relaxing, you’ll be spending your downtime being productive.
Learn a new digital skill
Learning might sound dull and dreary but you don’t have to limit yourself to learning how to create spreadsheets or how to start programming. There are a number of skills that can be both fun and educative.
For example, play with design software such as Photoshop or Gravit. They are very easy to use (but difficult to master), and if you have some quirky or funny quotes in mind, you can design T-shirts.
You could even post your T-shirt designs on Merch by Amazon to make some money.
Or if you have the gift of the gab, you can start a podcast. You don’t need to be too technical to begin an audio podcast. Just think about a topic you want to talk about and prepare the content. You can host the podcast at places like Podbean and Libsyn.
Tidy up or declutter your space
Tidying up and decluttering is a good way to kill time. But if you’ve heard about Marie Kondo and her popular phrase “does it spark joy,” you already know the kind of tidying up we are talking about.
The KonMari method by Marie Kondo is a creative way to declutter your space and organize things. In this method, instead of focusing on what to get rid of, the focus is on what to keep. This change in mindset can help you declutter in a non-regretful way. If you are going to throw away a thing because it’s practically useless but it does give you joy or happiness when you hold it, it’s best to keep it.
Create a capsule wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe is a wardrobe where you set aside specific clothes for a season. You mix and match these clothes with each other. These are the clothes you already have and love to wear. A capsule wardrobe typically works for about three months and then it needs to be updated for the next season.
It will let you get dressed quickly, always be in your favourite clothes, and have a neat closet.
When you create a capsule wardrobe, make sure you select a base colour. Let’s say you selected black. Now you’ll have some black clothes in your wardrobe that will go with everything else.
Organize your playlists according to mood
Research has shown that music boosts productivity. And of course, it kills boredom.
It’s worth spending time sorting your playlists; deleting old songs, and adding some new ones.
Different types of music can help with different moods. For example, when you’re working out, you might want energizing music that will help you exercise better.
If you’re feeling stressed due to all the work pressure, slow tempo music will work best as it soothes your mind. When you’re sad, create a playlist with fast tempo songs that can uplift your spirits.
Give your resume a makeover
If you have a boring resume that lists your experiences and qualifications in the same old traditional format, now is the time you give it a creative makeover.
Why limit yourself to a text resume when you can create a video resume instead? Record a neat video and upload it to your YouTube channel.
You can also create an entire website about your portfolio and give prospective employers a link to it. It is a great way to display your experiences and qualifications in a visually appealing way.
