You might think that it’s impossible to have any fun these days considering the global pandemic that has unexpectedly grasped hundreds of countries all over the world. Using social media all day may be what you’re doing right now, but how is it helping you cope?

As much as social media platforms are helping us stay connected with our loved ones, they are also sources of stress and anxiety. 😰 Therefore, it’s very important these days to limit your exposure to social media platforms and allot specific times of the day to check the news 📰 just to keep yourself updated.

Other than that, instead of wallowing in anxiety, depression, and what-not, now is the time to take care of yourself. 😌

Here are some FUN things to do at home that can add magic to your life… even in times like this:

1. Do a Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt may be the last thing in your mind right now, but the goal here is to lighten up the mood and have fun while you’re at home. Come up with items that you can hide somewhere around the house, and then write down the clues, and distribute it to your family members. If you have kids, the game will be so much fun. 🏴‍☠️

2. Make a Scrapbook

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably uncovered some old photos from your attic or in a box tucked away in the garage. Aside from looking through these photos (which is fun!), why not whip out your artistic skills and create a scrapbook. What makes it more challenging is that you get to be extra creative 🖌 because it’s likely that you don’t have all the art supplies that you need.

That said, you get to be more resourceful, and who knows what other things you’ll find in your house, right? When you’re done, you get a scrapbook that is more personalized than ever.

3. Create Video Greetings

Here’s your chance to open your phone and create a video 📹 greeting for your friends. Creating TikTok videos may be fun, but a personalized video greeting to your loved ones will be more special. Why don’t you create one by yourself or with the whole family and send them to the people who need it the most?

4. Create a Vision Board

Use this time to create a vision board — a few months from now, what would you want to achieve? Or simply, what do you want to achieve? What are the things that you want?

To make a vision board, you have to figure out what you really want. You can use any material that you find in your home to finish your vision board. Make sure that the images that you use are the ones that resonate the most to you.

5. Have a Themed Movie Night

Instead of randomly choosing a movie 🎬 on Netflix, why don’t you pick a theme for the whole family to watch? There are a lot of movies that fall under a specific theme. Plan a themed movie night with the whole family, pop in some popcorn 🍿, and grab your blankets.

If your creative juices are dying to spill out of you, why don’t you make props for your themed movie night to make it even more fun? Create a theme that matches the movie that you plan to air that night.

6. Have a Water Balloon Fight

If you have an ample amount of space outdoors, have a water balloon fight 🎈 with the family. Depending on the size of your family, you can have teams for this. Full up as many balloons as you like with water. If you don’t have balloons, improvise! Have fun.

These activities will not only make you laugh and have fun while you’re at home, but they are also important for your mental health.

Whatever is happening in the world right now, keep in mind that just like with all of the things here on earth, this too shall pass.

Ride it out and give yourself time to have fun… even when you’re just at home!