100 Things to do during Lock down

I must admit, that I have done most of these. Now, I have a well established morning routine, I feel less anxious about how to spend my free time when I am not working from home. I have taken some inspiration from YouTube, as well as my own hobbies. I hope you find some good ideas of things to do!

1. Watch “Keep Crafting and Carry On” – this is on Channel 4 (UK) and is a lovely crafting programme hosted by Kirstie Allsop. It features excellent crafting ideas!
2. Try Yoga – Yoga with Adrienne is my favourite! https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
3. Listen to a podcast. I enjoy many of Russell Brand’s “Under The Skin” podcasts and he often features interesting guest speakers, including Jordan Peterson.
4. Make a cake – BBC Good Food has great recipes.
5. Read a good book – I am fortunate that my town bookshop is leaving free books outside for people to take. I have read three so far. (Make sure to sanitise them!)
6. Try Calisthenics – I love THENX videos and am currently working on building up my plank. https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMiamiTrainer
7. Cook dinner for your family, housemates, partner, or yourself!
8. Organise a daily wave at the window with your neighbour.
9. Water or re-pot your plants.
10. Clean out your pantry/ baking supplies/ store food.
11. Using ingredients from the clear out, make a stew, hotpot, soup, stir fry or omelette.
12. Take a free online course.
13. Learn sign language.
14. Look for freebies online
15. Start a new Netflix series (I love The Durrells and Vikings)
16. Do some redecorating, touch up the walls, fix broken cupboard doors etc.
17. Clean up your wardrobe and list unwanted items on depop
18. Clean up social media contacts, delete any unused profile, unsubscribe from junk emails.
19. Take a look at your finances and make a budget. I follow Dave Ramsey (US) https://www.daveramsey.com/and Martin Lewis (UK)https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/?msclkid=0d9c7b27085b1921b20c258da9aa6a65. Both have excellent advice for budgeting.
20. Call a friend or relative who is on their own to check in on them
21. Send a care package of craft items/ colouring books/ stories/ crosswords to a parent with young children.
22. Write a letter to your friend/ grandparents/ partner/ parents etc.
23. Write down important addresses in your address book and update old contacts/ telephone numbers.
24. Listen to Lo Fi late at night. I love Bootleg Boy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0fiLCwTmAukotCXYnqfj0A
25. Listen to a lecture by Alan Watts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD4m2jc9S90
26. Book an online therapy session
27. Update your CV.
28. Write a blog post or start a blog about your specialist subject.
29. Delete old or unwanted emails.
30. Go through your paperwork and shred anything you know longer need.
31. Update your virus software on your computer.
32. Go through your Skype contacts and delete any unknown or unwanted contacts.
33. Polish, clean and display your shoes nicely.
34. Have a Tarot reading. I love Star Girl; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC48SY–ei1_Z6Ij70Kkr1Ww
35. If Tarot is your thing, try learning to read the cards yourself. https://www.7thsensepsychics.com/tarot-book/TarotBook.pdf
36. Go through your bank statements and cancel any unnecessary subscriptions and check for services you no longer use or need.
37. Create a vision board or collage from old magazines.
38. Write a post lock down bucket list.
39. Clear out old art supplies and set aside to donate to a school or a charity.
40. Read your favourite Manga online.
41. Learn to brew coffee and create a Home Cafe. I love Zoe’s videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPo70pynefJ90wBqCEryZWg
42. Start a YouTube channel.
43. Create an eBay or Amazon site to sell unwanted goods.
44. Sign up for a CV check from The Young Women’s Trust or your local job centre.
45. Reconnect and check in with old friends on social media.
46. Cancel old insurances, (especially travel).
47. Shop around for deals on electricity, energy, internet and insurance providers. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/energy/
48. Clean up your phone photos and send them off to be printed via Free Prints.
49. Do some ironing.
50. Deep clean your entire house.
51. Declutter your book collection and consider posting ones that you have read to a friend. A good friend of mine was very happy about this!
52. Recycle old magazines, greetings cards, newspapers etc. These could also be up cycled into gift tags or new cards/ wrapping paper.
53. Write everyone’s birthday in your diary.
54. Clear out your make up bag, throw out expired make up and make a resolution to use the make up you have (even for Zoom parties).
55. Clear out your toiletries and skincare.
56. Clean your washing machine by running it empty with a cap full of white vinegar.
57. Write a list of goals you want to achieve, they could be fitness, professional development, personal relationships etc.
58. Organise your pantry by putting stock items into glass jars.
59. Make candles from old candle stubs.
60. Give your pet a bath and grooming session.
61. Do a face mask in the bath. (You can DIY these if you don’t have any)
62. Purchase vitamins to take every day.
63. Write a list of appointments to make after lock down, including dental, hair, opticians etc.
64. Go through your clothes and order any thing you need, e.g. a pair of wellies for this changing weather!
65. Go through loyalty cards and discard unused ones. See if you can redeem any points/ vouchers.
66. Order water saving freebies. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/cut-water-bills/#gadgets
67. Buy or clean your reusable travel cup. Take a cup of tea or coffee on a walk with you.
68. Paint your nails and do an at home pedicure.
69. Use up all the last dregs of lotions and potions and recycle the bottles.
70. Read Pride and Prejudice.
71. Watch Planet Terror. (18 Rating)
72. Call your mum.
73. Fold and organise your drawers neatly.
74. Hang up pictures and change the pictures in picture frames.
75. Learn to make homebrew
76. Learn a new language using DuoLingo
77. Create a bullet journal or visual diary – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0suJL0cUWH4
78. Clean out your dishwasher or your sink.
79. Create a filing system for post and bills, and conduct general life admin of all the tasks you had been putting off.
80. Go and pick wildflowers to brighten up your room.
81. Check for areas to forage, I read Alys Fowler’s; The Thrifty Forager for different foraging tips. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alys-Fowler/e/B0034PKT2W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
82. Make some jam or chutney to share with friends or family.
83. Watch a cosy film, such as a studio Ghibli film and have popcorn and hot chocolate.
84. Make an indoor fort or tent using chairs, blankets and pillows.
85. Organise and declutter your spare linen. You could re purpose nice fabrics into a cushion cover or bunting.
86. Read; “The Life changing magic of tidying up“.
87. Watch skateboarding videos on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siopbTVGQic
88. Write a list of all the good things about yourself.
89. Send someone a letter and tell them how you really feel about them. Positive vibes only.
90. Create an “activity jar” for your friends and family.
91. Have a girl’s night in on Skype/ Whatsapp and call the girl’s to catch up on the week’s gossip.
92. Send cards to anyone having a birthday.
93. Learn about aromatherapy and treat yourself to some essential oils.
94. Learn to make jewellery.
95. Read about the life of your favourite artist.
96. Submit illustrations to Grayson Perry’s art club.
97. Host a Karaoke party either with your family or friends on Zoom.
98. Make a fruit salad to build up your immunity.
99. Create a DIY bath salt or toiletries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFu738L0Adw
100. Share this list with your family!

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