101 THINGS TO DO INSTEAD OF SCROLLING // ideas to have a fun, productive summer
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Limit screen time by setting time limits, enjoying scrolling, and being mindful of notifications. Engage in creative activities like crafting, cooking, reading, and exploring new interests to stay entertained and inspired.
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- Set time limits for scrolling and turn off endless scroll to manage screen time effectively.
- Engage in a variety of creative activities such as painting, baking, or crafting to explore new hobbies and reduce screen time dependency.
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Recent questions
How can I limit my screen time effectively?
To limit your screen time effectively, consider setting a time limit for scrolling on your device and be mindful of the content you engage with. Try scrolling only through accounts that bring you joy and awareness of time by scrolling while walking or standing. Leave thoughtful comments instead of generic ones to engage more meaningfully. Additionally, block or click "not interested" on content you dislike, turn off endless scroll features, manage your screen time, and disable notifications to minimize distractions.
What are some creative DIY projects I can try?
If you're looking for creative DIY projects to try, consider making trendy beaded necklaces, crocheting beginner-friendly items like hats or scarves, writing poetry or letters, painting room decorations, or experimenting with fancy tea or coffee drinks. You could also bake cookies, cakes, or pastries, do a photo shoot with friends, embroider your backpack, knit scarves, tie-dye t-shirts, make jewelry dishes, cook meals, print posters, create paper garlands, try new outfits, or experiment with temporary hair coloring.
How can I engage in educational activities at home?
To engage in educational activities at home, you can watch documentaries like "My Octopus Teacher," use language learning apps, join free online courses, read books or news articles, watch YouTube tutorials, explore virtual museum tours, or go thrifting for sustainable wardrobe additions. These activities can help you learn new skills, gain knowledge, and broaden your horizons from the comfort of your home.
What are some ways to stay active and explore new hobbies?
To stay active and explore new hobbies, try trying new foods at local restaurants, researching and planning dream trips, exploring your city as a tourist, organizing places to visit on Google My Maps, taking walks around your neighborhood, engaging in various physical activities like stretching, swimming, running, or biking, learning TikTok dances, doing yoga, or going for hikes in your area. These activities can help you stay active, discover new interests, and enjoy different experiences.
How can I socialize and have fun with others?
To socialize and have fun with others, consider talking to friends, family, or new acquaintances, leaving thoughtful comments online, playing group games like Scribblio or Spike Ball, engaging in card games, board games, or puzzles, playing musical instruments, trying crossword puzzles, completing regular puzzles or adult coloring pages, or watching videos for additional ideas or tips. These activities can help you connect with others, have fun, and enjoy shared experiences.
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"Productive and Fun Activities to Try"
- Set a time limit for scrolling, using Apple's built-in time limits.
- Scroll only through an account you enjoy.
- Scroll while walking or standing to be more aware of time.
- Leave thoughtful comments instead of generic ones.
- Block or click "not interested" on content you dislike.
- Turn off endless scroll on platforms where possible.
- Check and manage your screen time.
- Turn off notifications to avoid unnecessary distractions.
- Make trendy beaded necklaces by purchasing beads at Michaels.
- Crochet a beginner-friendly project like a hat or scarf.
- Write a poem, song lyrics, or a letter to a pen pal.
- Paint decorations for your room, even as a beginner.
- Try making a fancy tea or coffee drink.
- Bake cookies, cake, or pastries.
- Do a photo shoot with friends for inspiration.
- Embroider your backpack for a personalized touch.
- Knit a scarf or another beginner-friendly project.
- Tie-dye a t-shirt using online tutorials.
- Make eclectic jewelry dishes with air-dry clay.
- Cook a meal to practice or enjoy.
- Print posters for wall decoration.
- Create paper garlands for room decor.
- Experiment with new outfits and document your favorites.
- Try temporary hair coloring for a change.
- Watch a documentary like "My Octopus Teacher" on Netflix.
- Use a language learning app to start or continue learning.
- Join free online courses through MOOC platforms.
- Read a book from the library or download ebooks.
- Read news articles or magazines for educational scrolling.
- Watch YouTube tutorials for new skills or recipes.
- Explore virtual museum tours for cultural enrichment.
- Go thrifting for sustainable wardrobe additions.
- Try new foods at local restaurants or Starbucks.
- Research and plan a dream trip for the future.
- Explore your home city as a tourist.
- Organize places to visit and eat on Google My Maps.
- Take a walk around your neighborhood.
- Stretch, swim, run, or do a low-impact workout.
- Learn a TikTok dance or do yoga through online videos.
- Go for a bike ride or hike in your area.
- Talk to friends, family, or new acquaintances.
- Leave thoughtful comments or start conversations online.
- Play group games like Scribblio or Spike Ball.
- Engage in card games, board games, or puzzles.
- Play an instrument or try crossword puzzles.
- Complete regular puzzles or adult coloring pages.
- Watch more videos for additional ideas or tips.
