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Coronavirus: Here Are 39 Ideas (and Growing) of Ways to Stay Busy At-Home

These are without a doubt some very strange and stressful times.

We’re in a period that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives and one that will forever leave its mark on human history.

Meanwhile, all of us at-home are bored and wondering:

“What the hell are we supposed to do while stuck here?”

So, I started a list of my best ideas for staying busy in a time like this. I also noted which ones are currently staples in my daily routine.

Now here’s where you come in: leave a comment with your ideas and if this article gets some traction, I’ll make sure to keep it updated with all of the (serious) ideas you have to offer.

Let’s come up with some good ones!

First, allow yourself some time to acclimate to the situation

I think most importantly, it’s OK to take a few days or a week to step back and watch how things unfold. As an engineer who typically works in the office, this first week I probably produced half as much remote as I would have at my desk. Not because I slacked off, but because I’m out of my element and also worrying about friends, family, and the world in general.