We all experience times when boredom strikes and we need to do something productive. Long-lasting boredom can demotivate you which is why it is important to do find productive things to do when you’re bored.
So, if you’re looking to feel motivated, do a couple of the activities from the list below!

50 Productive Things To Do When You’re Bored
- Tidy your room. Cleaning and de-cluttering your room will help you feel more organized.
- Take an online course. Skillshare has some great online courses to learn about everything from photography to bookkeeping to building a brand.
- Listen to a motivational podcast. Podcasts are a great way to relax while feeling productive.
- Start a blog. Do you have a passion for food, personal development or even finance? Start a blog with Siteground and teach others about your passion.
- Read a self-improvement book. Personal development books will help you become the best version of yourself.
- Start a journal. Starting a journal has great benefits for your motivation and self-improvement.
- Clean out a junk draw. We all have a draw full of random things we’ve accumulated over the years. Go through this draw and chuck out everything you no longer need.
- Go to the gym. Work on your physical self-care.
- Create a bucket list. Create a bucket list of all your goals and dreams.
- Plan your meals for the week. Meal planning is a great way to increase your productivity during the week.
- Update your resume. Add your most recent job or achievement to your resume.
- Throw away expired makeup products. Most of us are guilty of holding onto old makeup products. Go through your makeup bag and throw away these out of date products.
- Fill in your weekly planner. Planning your week helps you make the most of your free time.
- Re-arrange your bedroom furniture. Changing the layout of your room can help you feel unstuck.
- Spend time with family or friends.
- Bake a cake.
- Sell your old clothes. Selling your old clothes is a brilliant way to earn some extra money.
- Start a savings fund. Saving money will make you feel more motivated to reach your goals.
- Plan a future holiday. Plan an upcoming holiday.
- Do some mindful coloring.
- Make a scrapbook. Get creative with old photos and memories.
- Clean your makeup brushes. Refresh your makeup brushes with a good clean.
- Take a yoga class.
- Unfollow social media accounts that no longer interest you. Delete social media accounts that have a negative impact on your life.
- Delete old phone contacts. Still got your bosses phone number from 2002? Delete it.
- Listen to an audiobook. Try audibles 30-day free trial.
- Clean out your car.
- Organize your clothes. Throw away any damaged or torn clothes.
- Create a personal development plan.
- Rest. Let your body and mind rest.
- Create a vision board. Create a plan of what you want your future to look like.
- Make a self-care kit. Put together a box of objects and activities that make you feel better on low days.
- Tidy your desk. Keep your space clean and tidy.
- Delete old photos from your phone. Delete old screenshots, photos of ex-partners, and old friends.
- Try a homemade facemask.
- Learn about passive income. Learn the different ways you can make extra money every month.
- Unsubscribe to emails.
- Backup your computer.
- Practice mindfulness. Encourage mental wellness by practicing mindfulness.
- Go for a bike ride. Get some fresh air!
- Work on a side-hustle. Uplevel your life with a side-income.
- Practice self-care.
- Work through your finances. Track your outgoings, income, and any debt.
- Do a word search.
- Improve your morning routine. Want to get fit? Add a morning run to your routine.
- Learn something new on Youtube.
- Build an action plan.
- Plan your outfits. Planning your outfits will give you more time in the morning.
- Plan your dream vacation. Where have you always wanted to travel?
- Practice self-love. Focus on loving yourself and your insecurities.
What do you do when you want to feel motivated and productive? Let me know in the comments below.