33 Things to Do at Home During Coronavirus Self-Quarantine

Day 2 of self-quarantine for COVID-19! I often spend my whole Saturday at home, but I was a little restless yesterday. Maybe it was knowing I’d be spending most of the week in the apartment. Or maybe it’s just a side effect of consuming so much people’s uneasiness on social media (I need to be better about setting boundaries with that in the next few weeks!). Whichever it is, I knew I needed to brainstorm ways to occupy my time over the next however-many weeks.

I’m not someone who likes to just sit around at home. Even those of you who are welcoming the excuse to lounge around in front of the TV with a glass (or bottle) of wine are going to get sick of that over time. Head off that boredom with the activities I list below! Extra time at home doesn’t need to mean all couch-potato-status, but also not all chores. Here are 33 ideas to get you through this social distancing thing!

Move your body.

• Go for a walk or run
• Do yoga (Bulldog yoga, ClassPass, or Peloton have videos online!)
• Circuit or EMOM workouts with bodyweight exercises
• Dance party!
• Learn a TikTok routine

Entertain yourself.

• Play board/card games
• Do a puzzle
• Listen to a podcast (this post can help you pick a new one!)
• Binge a Netflix show (Love is Blind maybe?)
• Watch nostalgic movies on Disney+
• Read that stack of books you’ve been meaning to get around to
• Make a killer playlist

Take extra time to groom.

• Take a long shower or bath, shave, exfoliate, deep condition your hair
• Meticulously groom your eyebrows
• Put on a sheet mask
• Give yourself a pedicure
• Master dramatic makeup techniques like a smokey eye or contouring
• Practice hair skills like braids, perfect beachy waves, or updos

Get ahead on spring cleaning.

• Clean out closets, drawers, cabinets, etc.
• Thoroughly dust everything
• Wipe down baseboards
• Wash your sheets and duvet
• Vacuum the couch and other upholstered furniture

Connect with loved ones.

• Video chat with family or friends
• Reach out to someone you haven’t heard from in a while
• Pick out March/April birthday cards and gifts

Have some fun in the kitchen.

• Prep meals for the freezer or for the week, including comfort food in case you get sick
• Bake something yummy
• Decorate cookies, cupcakes, or cake balls
• Make an elaborate meal for yourself and/or roomies/partner

Catch up on adulting tasks.

• File your taxes
• Organize your photo library (this podcast episode shares how!)
• Get rid of old bills and documents

I hope that gives you some ideas to keep from getting bored while self-quarantining at home. Please be smart and safe during this crazy time. We’re in this together!

How are you spending your self quarantine time?

I’d love to hear your ideas! Comment below to share!