a girls guide to beating boredom
you've refreshed tumblr 50 times, doomscrolled for hours, and nothings entertaining you. instead of bedrotting this summer, here are some ideas to overcome boredom.
-cupcakes, cookies, brownies (even the special kind) anything. google a recipie and do it. if you dont have any ingredients you could take a nice walk to your local shops to buy them.
-you could even try some of my recipies, check my masterlist for a complete list
2. have a solo photo shoot
-boredom is the perfect excuse to romanticize yourself a little. instead of waiting for plans or someone else to take photos of you, turn your room into a tiny studio and become both the muse and the photographer. play around with outfits you’ve been saving, change your makeup just for fun, or step into a completely different character for the day. it’s a surprisingly fun (speaking from experience).
-set the scene first: tidy one small area, open your curtains, and use natural light or a warm lamp to create a cinematic space.
-pick a “character” for your shoot like a model off duty, a downtown girl, or a main character from your favourite movie, and build your look around it.
-try different outfits you already own and layer accessories, hairstyles, or makeup changes so each version of you feels slightly different.
-use a timer or tripod and experiment with angles, movement, candid shots, and silly in between moments often look the best.
-recreate inspiration photos or celebrity looks, but add your own twist so it feels personal rather than copied.
• pick something completely random that sparks curiosity, like calligraphy, baking, basic photography, flower arranging, or learning a few phrases in another language.
• start with tiny and low pressured lessons instead of committing to anything intense so it feels fun rather than overwhelming.
• use free tutorials, pinterest guides, or short videos and try things immediately instead of saving them “for later.”
•allow yourself to be bad at it at first the charm is in experimenting and learning! not just being instantly good.
• set aside short, relaxed moments in your day where you can practice without distraction.
4. create bucket lists for each season
-boredom often feels worse when every day starts to blend into the next. a seasonal bucket list is a simple way to bring a little anticipation and excitement back into your life. it turns ordinary months into something you can look forward to.
pick one season you’re in right now and romanticise it properly, like autumn walks, spring cafés, summer sunsets, or winter cosy nights.
• write a list of small, realistic things you actually want to do this season, like trying a new café, taking a long walk, baking something seasonal, or watching a comfort film.
• add a mix of simple and slightly special plans so it feels exciting but still achievable, not overwhelming or unrealistic.
• keep it somewhere visible (notes app, journal, pinterest boards) so you can actually revisit it instead of forgetting it exists.
• tick things off slowly as the season goes on and let yourself enjoy the anticipation of doing them rather than rushing through them.
• update it each season so your life always has something new to look forward to.
5. create a collection of beautiful things.
starting a collection of anything like photos, pressed flowers, trinkets, and reciepts from a good day is a way of paying attention to those ordinary moments we might usually overlook.
start a small memory box where you collect little pieces of your life like tickets, packaging from special days, handwritten notes, and tiny keepsakes.
• take polaroids or printed photos and tuck them into albums, journals, or jars so your memories feel physical instead of just digital.
• press flowers from walks, dates, or random good days and keep them between books or inside journals as soft reminders of different moments.
• collect small trinkets from meaningful places like charms, café stirrers, shells, keychains, or anything that reminds you of a specific feeling you want to hold on to.
• keep receipts from nice moments like coffee runs, shopping days, or trips out and store them as little timestamps of your life
you could even put these on your wall instead of a journal or album, so its like a collage
6. have a self care night
a comfort night is the best way to reset your mood, especially if everything feels a bit dull and repetitive. try to step away from that boredom and create valuable time for yourself to unwind. it makes life feel a little more special, and leaves you ending the day much more fulfilled.
run yourself a long, warm shower or bath. try not to rush it and let it be a reset for your whole day. you deserve it angel.
• pick a comfort movie or show you’ve already seen and let it play in the background while you unwind.
• change into fresh bedding or clean, soft clothes so your space instantly feels calmer.
• light candles or switch on warm lighting to make your room feel cosy instead of bright and overstimulating.
• do a simple self care act like a face mask, skincare, or hair treatment
• make a warm drink you actually enjoy (recipies coming soon) and sip it while being present instead of multitasking.
-buy some posterboard, search pintrest for pictures and print them, arrange them like a collage and hang up somewhere where you see it everyday. the perfect art project that benifits you in the long run. by seeing it everyday you will become more motivated.
-bonus points if you include goals you can achieve!
hope you enjoyed! requests are open!
