Never a dull moment. This post gives you 100 fun things to do alone at home.
Home alone?
Feeling bored and not sure what to do?
Well you’ve come to the right place.
As a homebody myself, I can assure you there are plenty of fun things you can do at home by yourself—so many that you might not want to leave the house anytime soon.
From something creative, productive, relaxing, or even a little silly, this list of 100 solo activities will keep you entertained, inspired, and totally content in your own company.
Let’s dive in!
100 Fun Things To Do Alone At Home By Yourself
- Start a bullet journal or planner.
- Paint or draw something abstract of a piece of furniture or home decor that you have at home.
- Write a short story or poem about your current life.
- Make scented DIY candles.
- Start a DIY knitting project like a sweater or a scarf.
- Try a new workout video on YouTube.
- Do a full-body stretch routine, holding 20-30s for each move.
- Create handmade cards for friends.
- Make homemade paper using recycled paper.
- Learn how to use new productivity app like Notion or Sunsama.
- Learn how to use AI, and ways it improve your productivity.
- Browse on Google Earth.
- Start a scrapbook or junk journal and document everything you do.
- Crochet the cutest bucket hat. Tutorials here and here.
- Build a vision board that excites you and makes you smile.
- Make a friendship bracelet for your best friend.
- Crochet your own cute potted plants like cactuses and succulents.
- Decorate your room.
- Stargaze from your backyard or balcony.
- Try a guided breathing exercise.
- Try adult coloring books while listening to soft and soothing music.
- Make your own stickers.
- Take a luxurious bubble bath with dim lit candles and your favourite bath bombs.
- Write a letter to your future self.
- Give yourself a manicure and pedicure.
- Clean and declutter your closet, and donate whatever you don’t want.
- Organize all the photos on your phone and laptop.
- Create a budget and review your finances.
- Rearrange your furniture and home decor. If you’re feeling creative, add a theme to your new arrangement.
- Clean out your kitchen pantry (click here for a thorough cleaning check list).
- Start a home project you’ve been putting off.
- Plan your next vacation.
- Create an audacious bucket list that you must complete by the end of the year.
- Deep clean your whole entire place.
- Create a digital product and sell on Etsy. Here’s a tutorial guide to get you started!
- List and sell all your unwanted items online (ie. Facebook Marketplace, Depop, Ebay).
- Create a backup of all your important files.
- Write your to-do list for the month, making sure it adheres to your goals and priorities.
- Shred old papers you don’t need and upcycle them into new handmade paper.
- Update your resume or LinkedIn profile.
- Review your email and social media subscriptions, and unsubscribe (or unfollow) from those who no longer resonates.
- Learn calligraphy or hand lettering from online tutorials here and here.
- Meal prep for the week.
- Meditate for a minimum of 15 minutes or as long as you can. If you’re new to meditation, start with mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm.
- Do some gentle Yin yoga.
- Watch a feel-good or 90s/00s rom-com movie.
- Read a new book.
- Create your own mini circuit workout; add some high intensity to mix up the routine.
- Listen to motivational podcasts.
- Try a new baking recipe.
- Listen to calming and relaxing music.
- Study astrology or tarot.
- Try aromatherapy.
- Do a brain dump and journal everything that’s on your mind and in your heart.
- Make yourself a hot cup of coffee.
- Try digital art or graphic design using Canva, Adobe or Midjourney.
- Sit in silence and daydream about the life you want (if you have a vision board, daydream while you look at it)
- Draw a single line portrait of yourself.
- Put on your favourite playlist and dance away.
- Sing karaoke by yourself.
- Learn how to code from free tutorials online here and here.
- Do a full on skincare routine, including exfoliation, face mask, gua sha and facial cupping.
- Sleep.
- Start a garden or tend to houseplants.
- Record a “Day at home alone” video of yourself.
- Play dress-up with all the clothes you have (you might just come up with new outfit ideas!)
- Take fun selfies and learn your best angles.
- Build a new habit tracker for a better morning routine.
- Try doing your makeup differently and create a new signature look for yourself.
- Prank call to your bestie.
- Watch the sunset or sunrise from your window.
- Memorize a poem or monologue.
- Read a nonfiction book on a topic you know nothing about.
- Learn the basics of photography.
- Teach yourself basic guitar or piano chords.
- Watch TED Talks YouTube.
- Learn all the available functions on your phones.
- Write a letter to your past self.
- Do a 5-minute plank challenge.
- Take a free online course on Udemy, LinkedIn Learning or Coursera.
- Go up and down the stairs for 15 minutes.
- Try jump rope non-stop for 10 minutes (if you have space).
- Join an online dance cardio class.
- Set a daily steps goal and walk around the house.
- Do wall sits while watching TV.
- Try kickboxing moves.
- Watch stand-up comedy online.
- Learn how to do push-ups properly.
- Make your own kombucha.
- Binge-watch a nostalgic TV show.
- Browse Pinterest and create new boards.
- Play video games.
- Play air guitar to your favorite song, and do a sing-along.
- Improve the way you talk by speaking in front of the mirror and putting emphasis on each word that you say.
- Try doing headstand or handstands, and hold for at least 1 minute.
- Pretend you’re hosting a cooking show while you make dinner.
- Finish a 1000-piece puzzle by yourself.
- Learn a new language online via Duolingo or Lingodeer.
- Create a list of your favorite things.
- Plan a dream solo vacation (even if you never go).
Solo Moments At Home
Who says being alone at home is boring?
With so many fun, creative, productive, and relaxing things to do, you can turn any solo day into something special.
So the next time you find yourself with some solo time at home, try a few of these ideas, and you might just discover how much you enjoy your own company (and if you don’t, it’s definetly worth finding out why—because hey, you are you’re best company).
