How to Pass Time when You're Bored

Enjoying Music and Movies

Listen to music. Listen to some old songs that you haven't listened to in a while. Even more enjoyable, spend time discovering new music you've never tried before, in new genres or from new bands. Use Genius, people's blog recommendations and YouTube to find new music to try.

Watch a movie or two. Watch a movie you haven't seen yet but want to see. Revisit an old favorite. You could also have a "bad movie day" and watch movies that seem interestingly stupid, and offer a commentary over the top of it (switch off the sound and run your own soundtrack -- have friends to help). Then you can rate your bad movies and see which was the absolute worst! Make some popcorn.Use a Popcorn Maker Step 10.jpg It'll be more fun to watch with a friend or family member.Watch a Movie at Home with Your Girlfriend (Teens) Step 06.jpg

Make some funny clips or tutorial video (or DIY) with a friend. Then upload it to YouTube. Spend time with them chatting or shopping. See what the comments are and respond. Alternatively, watch YouTube videos. Try to watch at least two or more videos at a time. Start Listening to Rock Music Step 6 Version 2.jpg

Pursuing Quiet Activities

Read a book. If it's a nice day, read outside. If it's not nice enough outside, set up a reading nook indoors to pass the time comfortably. Choose a book that is of major interest to you, or switch between different books to spice things up.

Look up fan art of books and find your best ones. For example, check out Percy Jackson, or the Hunger Games. Trade with friends so that you can find new interests.

Send your long-distance friends a surprise. This might be a postcard, a handmade gift or something you know they have been wanting for a long time.

Make some origami. It is always fun to learn a new skill!

Gaming and Pranking

Play sweet and sour if it's good weather outside. You simply stand by a road and when a car passes by, wave. If they wave back, yell "sweet!". If they don't, yell "sour!" and chase them down the road for a little while.

Call over some friends for a few games or a talk. Or do crazy stuff together, like pranks, running around or building a massive Minecraft structure.

Play a prank on a sibling or friend. Put Kool-Aid in the shower head, place Saran wrap under the toilet seat, put peanut butter underneath their car door handles and so on. See wikiHow's prank category for lots of fun ideas to inspire you.

Exercising Bored Muscles

Take a walk. By yourself or with somebody. This can give you time to clear your mind and create different ideas.

Go to the pool (as long as the weather permits). Swimming can be a fun time killer, and if it's really hot, you'll keep cool too.

Get into the garden and do some gardening. This is a great workout that will improve the garden as well. Plant a tree in your garden or make a place for the birds to feed and bathe.

Look up yoga routines. Yoga can be a really good way to stretch, make sure try some poses you haven't tried before.

Getting Creative

Draw. Make a drawing or a cartoon or sketch. You could really see how your drawings have improved.

Make up a short story. Or maybe even a little book! Or, write an article for wikiHow.2016 03 01_20 47 08.png

Make a quiz or an article for someone.

Play with chalk. Admit it, everyone loves chalk. Find a large area of sidewalk and let your artistic self spill forth.

Do some sort of art or craft. Doodling can be fun. Grab some paints and start painting. Learn to knit or crochet. Build a bird feeder. Make a diorama or some hair accessories.

Create a background on a plain wall using colorful curtains or buntings (you can also paint the wall new color if you're allowed to). Then take cool selfies with your friends. Upload those fun shots!

Attempt to bake your own dish. Make it up from scratch and see how it turns out. It can always be turned into trifle if it fails.

Play a Musical Instrument. Try playing a guitar, piano or violin which will develop your music skills.