Looking for social distancing activities? You’ve come to the right place! It’s a relatively new concept, and many are rethinking their ways of life in favor of solitude and solo style. It was perpetuated by the pandemic, and now people seem to enjoy socially distancing themselves instead of hanging out in crowds.
You may have enjoyed your time in quarantine. It gave us new things to do, and in many cases, we got more accomplished. Have you run out of social distancing ideas? Don’t sweat it! For this reason, we’ve compiled a list of 50 activities you can use to create your own daily routine. If you’re stumped looking for ways to quell your boredom, this massive list is sure to bring some inspiration. Enjoy!
Social Distancing Activities
Activities for indoors
Take a quick look around, and you’ll start to notice household items you’ve long forgotten. Dig them out! Now is the time to take advantage of all your resources and put them to good use! Here are 28 social distancing activities you can enjoy indoors:
- Read a book
- Build a jigsaw puzzle
- Spring cleaning
- Exercise
- Try a new hobby
- Take an online class
- Practice a skill
- Create/craft something
- Start a compost
- Complete a crossword puzzle
- Clean and restore your PC
- Make home repairs
- Hem your clothing
- Oil your doorknobs and hinges
- Journal
- Train your pets
- Create a recipe
- Tighten cabinet hardware
- Discover new music
- Sell junk on Facebook
- Learn a language
- Play a video game
- Study for a test
- Organize your finances
- Write a song/poem/story
- Start an online business
- Condition your A/C drainpipe
- Watch a documentary
Watch a documentary
Watch this documentary on Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), produced by Carter Carroll Video Productions of Ruston, LA.
Outdoor activities
Staying at home doesn’t mean you’re confined to the indoors; activities for social distancing go beyond those four walls. Step outside, and you’ll find there’s even more to enjoy out there than you realized. Nature has something to offer everyone!
- Take a walk/jog/run
- Build something
- Fly a kite
- Clean your gutters
- Identify plants
- Mow your yard
- Locate stars/constellations
- Maintain a garden
- Clean your vehicle
- Birdwatch
- Trim your hedges
- Practice bushcraft
- Refinish wooden furniture
- Play an outdoor game
- Organize your shed
- Clean your tools
- Go fishing
- Ride your bicycle/ATV
- Power-wash your home
- Spray for insects/pests
- Repair your fence
- Play a sport
- Start a fairy garden
- Improve your landscaping
For More Information
Isolation getting to you? Drop us a line if you get too lonely. Our mission has always been to promote health and well-being among our audience, and we understand the stresses of life. Your health is our concern, and we’re here to help you in any way we can.
Please stay with us as we continue to provide you with ideas and entertainment. Small businesses and entrepreneurs who need productive activities for social distancing can gather ideas from our article on the Top 5 Social Distancing Trends for Small Businesses in 2020. Despite a few changes, we’re still relaxing in one of the most peaceful towns in North Central Louisiana. See you around!
– PeachTown