100 productive things to do instead of scrolling
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Our phone consumes our lives daily and it’s not healthy. This is why resetting our dopamine and doing something productive that doesn’t require our devices is important.
In this post, I will share 100 things to do instead of scrolling on your phone. Let’s get into it.
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Productive Tasks
- Declutter one drawer or shelf
- Clean out your fridge
- Plan your meals for the week
- Write a to-do list for tomorrow
- Organize your digital files
- Back up your photos
- Clean your makeup brushes
- Delete unused apps from your phone
- Unsubscribe from spam emails
- Rearrange your furniture
- Plan your budget
- Batch cook meals for the week
- Mend clothes that need fixing
- Set up a skincare routine
- Start a journal
- List unwanted items for sale
- Set up an emergency fund
- Deep clean your bathroom
- Plan out your outfits for the week
- Start a vision board
Creative Activities
- Doodle or sketch
- Paint something
- Write a short story
- Try a new makeup look
- Start a scrapbook
- Make DIY home decor
- Create a new Pinterest board for inspiration
- Hand-letter a quote you love
- Design a Notion dashboard
- Start a blog or a podcast
- Write a poem
- Film a “Day in My Life” vlog (even if just for fun)
- Make a playlist for different moods
- Try digital drawing on Canva or Procreate
- Rearrange your books or create a book nook
- Write a letter to your future self
- Take aesthetic photos of your space
- Try origami
- Make a new recipe from scratch
- Create a new bucket list
Relaxing & Self-Care
- Take a long bath or shower
- Meditate for 10 minutes
- Do a face mask
- Try deep breathing exercises
- Give yourself a mini massage
- Listen to an audiobook
- Stretch or do yoga
- Put on calming music and just relax
- Take a power nap
- Light a candle and enjoy the scent
- Drink a glass of water mindfully
- Do a body scrub
- Try progressive muscle relaxation
- Do a digital detox for an hour
- Write down what you’re grateful for
- Moisturize your skin
- Watch the sunset or sunrise
- Make a cup of tea and enjoy it slowly
- Daydream and let your mind wander
- Lay on the floor and just breathe
Fun & Entertaining
- Watch a documentary
- Try a new dance move
- Play a card game
- Have a solo karaoke session
- Try a crossword or sudoku puzzle
- Read a few chapters of a book
- Watch an old movie
- Learn a magic trick
- Practice your signature in different styles
- Call a friend or family member
- Rewatch your favorite childhood cartoon
- Find and try a new podcast
- Play with your pet
- Try a new hairstyle
- Attempt a TikTok challenge (without posting)
- Listen to your favorite album all the way through
- Make a vision board on paper
- Write a fun “what if” scenario story
- Try to memorize a song’s lyrics
- Do a mini home photoshoot
Educational & Skill-Building
- Learn a few words in a new language
- Watch a TED Talk
- Research a random historical event
- Read a self-improvement book
- Take an online quiz (BuzzFeed, personality tests, etc.)
- Try a free online course
- Practice mental math
- Learn about a new skincare ingredient
- Read a Wikipedia page on something random
- Watch a YouTube tutorial on something useful
- Try speed-reading a short article
- Learn the capitals of different countries
- Listen to a business or finance podcast
- Try hand exercises to improve handwriting
- Learn how to do a new household skill (sewing, fixing a leak, etc.)
- Try memorizing a poem or quote
- Research a topic you’ve always been curious about
- Look up fun facts and share one with a friend
- Practice public speaking by talking to yourself in the mirror
- Learn about a historical figure who inspires you
Final thoughts on Productive things to do instead of scrolling
I hope you enjoy this post. Here is a simple challenge for you: create a 30-day challenge where you do one of these things daily for 30 days and see how you feel at the end of the challenge. I’m sure you will feel much better.
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