101 Things to do in Quarantine

I know it’s been a challenging few weeks of social distancing from the people we love most while simultaneously trying to give our best efforts to schoolwork. The hidden blessing (in my eyes) is time. For some of us, we finally have the time to do the things we have always wanted to do. For others, we have seemingly endless amounts of time and nothing to fill it with. Some days we are drawn to sitting on the couch and binging shows. Other days we are antsy to cross another thing off our to-do list. Here are 101 things to inspire you on your Netflix binge days and over-productive Sundays:

1. Cook a new recipe for dinner. 

2. Rearrange the furniture in your room.

3. Freeze green grapes to make healthy popsicle bites.

4. Host a themed Zoom happy hour. Mocktail Monday? Wild West Wednesday? 60s Saturday? The opportunities are endless.

5. Order a donut decorating kit from God’s County Provisions. 

6. Tan in your backyard or on your balcony. 

7. Practice running a timed mile. (Most of us, including myself, haven’t done this since high school sports or middle school PE.)

8. Learn a TikTok dance.

9. Start a blog, foodstagram, or art account.

10. Take an online yoga class with Corepower. 

11. Bake pumpkin bread (add chocolate chips if you’re feeling fancy.)

12. Tie-dye or bleach your sweats to create a custom sweatsuit. 

13. Listen to your favorite middle school album. 

14. Make a video on iMovie to remember the past school year. 

15. Send ‘thank-you’ notes or affirmation letters to your family friends, professors, coaches, roommates, etc. 

16. Dance every morning to get excited for the day ahead.

17. Write down a list of all the things you are grateful for today. 

18. Take yourself on a picnic date. Today I made an acai bowl, laid out a blanket in my backyard, and tanned in the sun for 30 minutes while I had lunch. 

19. Subscribe to a new Youtube channel. 

20. Clean out your closet and make a bin for clothes to give away. 

21. Read a new book. My all-time favorite books are The Great Gatsby by F. Scoot Fitzgerald, The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, and The Alphabet House by Jussi Alder-Olsen.  (P. S. I will be coming out with a comprehensive list of ALL my favorite books soon.)

22. Facetime your grandparents.

23. Start journaling to document your days and reflect on your thoughts and feelings.

24. Give yourself an at-home manicure and pedicure. 

25. Create a post-quarantine bucket list.

26. Paint a walk with chalkboard paint and let all your imagination go free. 

27. Find an organization you can donate to help those affected by COVID-19 or a cause you feel particularly drawn too.

28. Recreate your favorite videos from the internet. My personal favorite is the man cheersing himself with a wine glass in the mirror. 

29. Invest in a company of your choosing through Robinhood.

30. Take an Epsom salt bath with lots of bubbles. 

31. Start listening to Podcasts. I love Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff, My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, and Snacks Daily.

32. Go on a walk. If you have a dog, bring them with you. 

33. Order a coloring book.

34. Conduct an at-home science experiment. Mentos in coke. Corn starch in water. 

35. Watch SomeGoodNews to lift your spirits. 

36. Rediscover your Pinterest boards and create your very own dream wedding.

37. Put on a face mask.

38. Make whipped coffee instead of your normal latte to spice up your morning. 

39. Develop a new habit (studies show it takes 21 days). 

40. Become a brand ambassador by reaching out to your favorite companies. 

41. ‘Camp’ in your living room or anywhere that isn’t your bedroom. 

42. Unfollow accounts that don’t provide you any happiness and/or make you feel bad about yourself.

43. Organize your phone apps.

44. Delete duplicates of photos and clear some storage on your phone.

45. Learn a new card game. 

46. Practice your graphic design skills on Canva.com.

47. Clean your shoes.

48. Plan new outfits with the clothes you already have. Whenever quarantine is over, you’ll be one set ahead of the game. 

49. Take a nap. 

50. Play bartender and make your family (or quarantine buddies)  a variety of cocktails and mocktails.

51. Drive around your town if you’re aching to get out of the house. 

52. Make play-doh.

53. Go through old photos. I found my childhood memory box and found so many good photos I forgot existed. It was such a good way to reminisce and something I would not have even thought of doing pre-quarantine. 

54. Try a new hairstyle.

55. Practice doing the splits or a handstand.

56. Do an unexpected favor for a family member. (Wash all the towels in your house, reorganize the fridge, hose down the patio, vacuum the living room.)

57. Write a story about your college experience. 

58. Apply for a job. 

59. Join a Facebook group for something you are interested in. 

60. Master a new sport.

61. Watch a documentary and learn about a new topic. 

62. Wait for the sun to set and stargaze. Download Star Guide to figure out what stars you are looking at. 

63. Edit your Linked-In account. 

64. Have a self-timer photoshoot.

65. Unsubscribe from all the email mailing lists that clutter your mailbox. 

66. Join a 30-day challenge. 

67. Do a Group Hiit workout on youtube. 

68. Up-cycle an old denim jacket, pair jeans or sweatshirt to it into a new, unique piece of clothing. 

69. Make homemade beauty products like sugar scrubs and coconut-oil lotion.

70. Dye your hair.

71. Update all your apps and devices.

72. Watch “Money Heist” (my current favorite show).

73. Starting vlogging your day for the memories. 

74. Doordash or Postmates your favorite take-out dinner.

75. Perfect your smokey-eye technique. 

76. Plan out what classes you want to take each semester.

77. Order a planner for next year and write down all your friend’s birthday.

78. Create a dating profile on Hinge, Tinder or Bumble. 

79. Pull a (not mean) prank on your family or roommates. 

80. DIY wall art to bring back to your dorm. 

81. Collage cut-outs from your favorite magazine to make a vision board. 

82. Edit photos for your social media accounts. 

83. Ride your bike.

84. Explore museums with virtual tours. 

85. Finish a puzzle (or two or three). 

86. Set a goal to complete by the end of quarantine.

87. Make a private story on your social media accounts. 

88. Buy a subscription to The Wall Street Journal, The New York, or any news outlet to stay up to date with everything going on. 

89. Build a fort.

90. Wash your make-up brushes. 

91. Start a garden. 

92. Pretend you’re on vacation one day a week to give yourself a much-needed break.

93. Turn off your phone and take a break from your screens.

94. Learn to play an instrument or sing. 

95. Create a personal budget and set a savings goal.

96. Make memes!

97. Ship your best friend a gift. 

98. Update your resume and cover letter. 

99. Start your or own small business (or even just write down your plan). 

100. Photograph nature around your house.

101. Pick up a new language. 

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