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25 things to do in your free time that aren’t scrolling

There are tons of super fun and exciting things on the internet – my youtube channel, for example (what a brilliant and shameless plug!). However, being on our phones all day is terrible for our attention spans and mental health. Because of this, it’s important to get off your phone and try out some of these fun things you can do in your free time instead of scrolling.

Table of Content
  • Self-improvement
  • Fun stuff!
  • Health
  • Learning
  • Productive

Self-improvement

  • Start a journal
  • Read and annotate a self-help book
  • Make a vision board
  • Try meditation
  • Volunteer at a local shelter

Fun stuff!

  • Read a book that’s been sitting on your TBR list
  • Listen to a podcast or audiobook
  • Learn to sew, knit, or crochet
  • Make a playlist and discover some new music
  • Hang out with some friends

Health

  • Cook or bake something new
  • Go for a run or cycle
  • Create a workout plan (and stick to it!)
  • Stretch or do some yoga
  • Take a walk in a park

Learning

  • Start learning a new language
  • Watch a TED talk about something you’re interested in
  • Go to a local museum
  • Take an online course
  • Study for an exam – I just had to include this 🙂

Productive

  • Plan your next week
  • Re-organise or clean up your desk
  • Clean out your closet and donate old clothes
  • Declutter your files and clear up some storage space
  • Delete old photos
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