I know how annoyingly boring it can be to stay indoors. So, I thought it would be fun to make a list of activities to do during the day to stay productive, creative, and positive during this difficult time.

When you’re introverted, you find numerous ways to enjoy spending time with yourself. Solitude is not only peaceful, it is an act of self-care.

It is a time to focus on things that matter to you, that you might sometimes overlook.

If you’re social distancing yourself from others, working from home, or freelancing and job hunting as a new graduate – like I am – stay here and read this post for some inspiration.

A list of productive things to do:

1. Tidy up and decorate your work space

2. Spring-clean your wardrobe

3. Organize your bedroom

4. Rearrange your bookshelf

5. Plan your Instagram feed

6. Research a subject that interests you

7. Study something new on Skillshare

8. Reflect on the progress of your goals

9. Sort through clutter in your home

10. Go through your phone and delete apps you don’t use

11. Sort through the documents and photos on your computer and/or phone

12. Create a meal plan for the week

13. Create a to-do list for the week

14. Practice making a proper cup of coffee

15. Listen to a podcast episode

16. Write about your ideal day

17. Exercise in the morning/at night

18. Sort through old and new emails on the computer

19. Write down caption ideas for Instagram

20. Organize your Pinterest boards

21. Organize ‘saved posts’ on Instagram

22. Make a list of new hashtags to use for social media

23. Write a To Be Read list

24. Write a bucket list for 2020 (post-quarantine)

25. Write a wish list of things you want to have

A list of creative things to do:

1. Decorate your nightstand

2. Create a journal spread for next month

3. Draw a page in an art journal

4. Make a music playlist on Spotify

5. Take photos for Instagram

6. Create an original character (OC)

7. Work on your creative writing project

8. Work on your art project

9. Create a digital collage or mood board

10. Print photos and decorate your walls

11. Do a DIY project for your bedroom

12. Make a vision board for your future

13. Create an 8-page zine

14. Learn how to draw

15. Learn how to paint

16. Post something new to social media

17. Start a new journal

18. Film a room tour video

19. Take photos of a themed look book

20. Create a free blog on Tumblr

21. Make a template for IG stories

22. Write a movie/book/tv show review

23. Make a journal from paper and cardboard

24. Paint an old jar

25. Curate a mood board for your personal aesthetic

A list of positive things to do:

1. Video call a friend or relative

2. Write down all the things you are grateful for

3. Watch an episode of your favourite tv show

4. Watch your favourite movie

5. Sing along to your favourite songs

6. Watch everything on your ‘watch later’ list on YouTube

7. Read a book that’s been on the shelf for a while

8. Read the latest blog posts from blogs you follow

9. Have a digital detox for a few hours

10. Look for news articles about positive changes in the world

11. Leave nice messages in a comment section on social media

12. Try doing different hairstyles with your hair

13. Look at memes until your start laughing loudly

14. Write in your daily journal about your feelings

15. Make your favourite dish

16. Try on different outfits from your wardrobe

17. Brew a cup of tea

18. Play with your pet

19. Write with journal prompts

20. Make homemade chips or popcorn as a snack

21. Listen to your favourite music album in your bedroom

22. Go outside and sit on a picnic blanket on the grass

23. Collect dandelions and make wishes on them

24. Go out late at night and look at the stars

25. Listen to ambient sounds while meditating

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