100 boredom-busting social distancing activities

Article by Silvia Liu Marketing Specialist 25 March 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and many authorities have urged citizens to stay at home whenever possible to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Closer to home, Australia has implemented a nationwide lockdown with states closing down borders and non-essential services to help flatten the curve.

So if you’re practicing social distancing by staying at home, you’re not alone. To help you beat the stay-at-home blues, here are 100 social distancing activities you can do by yourself or with friends, family members or children.

Social distancing activities

1. Listen to a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Stitcher
2. Listen to an audiobook on Audible
3. Visit a virtual museum or art gallery
4. Enrich your mind via Great Big Story or TED Talks
5. Deep clean the house
6. Reconfigure or redecorate your home
7. Host a Netflix streaming party with friends or family
8. Start a book club with friends
9. Watch Netflix, Disney Plus or television
10. Learn how to solve the Rubix cube
11. Learn something new on Udemy or Lynda
12. Listen to music and dance like no one’s watching
13. Read The New York Times Learning Network
14. Meditate once a day using Calm or Headspace
15. Catch up on sleep but maintain a routine
16. Schedule virtual hangouts using Skype, Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger
17. Write a note to your neighbours so they know how to contact you if they need assistance
18. Stretch out with free online yoga or Yoga with Adriene
19. Do a Blogilates or Kayla Itsines workout
20. Follow a recipe from Youtube, BuzzFeed Tasty or Bon Appetit
21. Start a gratitude journal or bullet journal
22. Join an online workout class
23. Exercise with your friends virtually using video chat
24. Start a side business on Shopify, Ebay or Squarespace
25. Sign up for freelance work on Upwork or Freelancer
26. Go for a run and track your activity using Strava or Nike Run Club
27. Play Scrabble Go, Settlers of Catan, Jackbox Games or Uno with friends and family
28. Walk or cycle around the block or at the local park
29. Try the Pomodoro Technique to improve productivity
30. Declutter your physical and digital space using the Marie Kondo method
31. Learn a new word every day using Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day
32. Spend five minutes every day learning a new language using Duolingo
33. Host virtual board game night via Pogo
34. Use Discord or Steam to remotely play games against friends and family
35. Play role playing video games like Stardew Valley, Sims or Animal Crossing
36. Read online comics via GoComics
37. Develop good habits by participating in a 30-day challenge
38. Schedule a virtual paint and sip with friends and family
39. Explore the world via Google Maps Street View Gallery
40. Take a virtual hike via Google Street View Trekker
41. Write a comedy skit, song, play or slam poem
42. Engage in some therapeutic colouring in
43. Get your finances in order by paying your bills and creating a budget and expense tracker
44. Learn how to play or practice playing an instrument
45. Start a podcast using Anchor
46. Start a blog on WordPress, Wix or Tumblr
47. Write letters or postcards to friends and family members
48. Write a letter to your past or future self
49. Check out a virtual music gig
    

    Social distancing activities for children

50. Learn about astronomy and stargaze at night
51. Watch educational shows like National Geographic Kids or one of these from Netflix
52. Attend virtual theatre classes courtesy of Stages Theatre Company
53. Camp in the backyard and make smores
54. Complete a jigsaw puzzle with your kids
55. Dive into some arts and crafts projects
56. Learn about farming and agriculture with FarmFood 360’s immersive tours
57. Build a blanket fort with your kids
58. Host a Netflix streaming slumber party for your kids and their friends
59. Pamper your kids with a stay-at-home spa day
60. Make a shoebox diorama
61. Have a picnic in the backyard
62. Bake a cake or batch of cookies
63. Build a Lego castle or house
64. Plant a herb garden
65. Get moving via GoNoodle’s movement and mindfulness videos
66. Start a family band
67. Stream a Broadway show
68. Educate your kids using Scholastic Learn at Home projects
69. Make pizza or pasta from scratch with your kids
70. Play soccer or catch in the backyard
71. Put on a talent show with your kids
72. Explore the sights, sounds and stories of Uluru
73. Learn a dance via Youtube
74. Play Hide and Seek
75. Play board games or card games
76. Learn how to make origami
77. Make some sock puppets and put on a show for the family
78. Print some photos and create a family scrapbook
79. Learn history via interactive games and challenges
80. Host a family karaoke night via KaraFun
81. Make a time capsule and have your kids write a letter to their future self
    

    Social distancing activities for property managers

82. Read these coronavirus preparation ideas for property managers
83. Set up your work from home space
84. Declutter and organise your physical and digital workspaces
85. Listen to a real estate podcast
86. Ensure your properties all have photos
87. Enhance listing photos using Boxbrownie.com, Fixthephoto or Virtual Furniture
88. Learn how to grow your rent roll
89. Double down on marketing via Facebook or Google
90. Update your message templates, signature, voicemail and auto reply
91. Take your own professional headshot at home if yours is currently outdated
92. Stay up to date with legislation via REIA and your local real estate institute
93. Stay up to date with industry news and trends via the PropertyMe blog
94. Backup all your documents and images using Google Drive, Dropbox or property management software
95. Update your CRM database and email lists
96. Read the latest release notes for your property management software
97. Switch to your demo portfolio and test new features
98. Clean and organise your email inbox
99. Download the PropertyMe Agent mobile app for iPhone or Android
100. Upskill via online TAFE courses, Real Estate Dynamics or Real+

Thanks for reading! You might also be interested in 10 Coronavirus Preparation Ideas for Property Managers and Business Continuity Planning for Real Estate.

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