Whatever the reason, sometimes you are at home alone with nothing else to do. However, there are steps you can follow to cheer yourself up when you're home alone.
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Method 1 of 8: Building Morale
Step 1. Play your favorite music
Don't be afraid to turn on your favorite music at high volume. After all, no one else in the house would complain. As long as you don't disturb your neighbors, you don't have to hesitate to play your favorite music and have fun.
Step 2. Explore your home
Play snooping games with your friends. If you have a video camera, make a movie or video to upload to YouTube. If your house has two or three floors, you can record parts of your house and create a video storyline. You can also invite your friends over to your house to play hide and seek.
This tip is more suitable to follow if you have a large and spacious house because if your house is smaller, there is not much to do
Step 3. Get up and exercise
Lying in bed or sitting in a chair all day, of course, is very boring. Go outside and run around the yard, jump rope, or swim in the pool (if your house has a pool and the weather is sunny). Or, stay indoors and, with enough space, do exercises like cardio, pilates, or yoga. Find out new dance moves to try, or find a workable exercise routine.
Method 2 of 8: Entertaining Yourself
Step 1. Find some interesting television shows or movies to watch
Visit several channels to see some interesting television shows or find out some previous films that you can watch at home.
Step 2. Listen to the song
This is the perfect time to play music loudly and enjoy it. Just don't turn it so loud that your neighbors can hear it so they don't complain.
Step 3. Use the computer
Enjoy the time to surf the internet and visit the sites you like. Find out interesting things to do from YouTube or, even, wikiHow.
- Play online or PC games.
- Draw something on the computer. After that, print and color the image.
- Visit Pinterest or similar sites and create a collection of photos you like.
Step 4. Karaoke
You can sing out loud if you want.
Step 5. Indulge in a luxurious bath and brush your teeth
Look in the mirror to find out what your skin needs. Use moisturizer or lotion, as well as make-up to make your skin look better. Try wearing your favorite clothes that you haven't worn in a long time.
Method 3 of 8: Creative Fun
Step 1. Enjoy new reading
Take a book that you have wanted to read for a long time and read it.
Step 2. Think of the things you want to buy if you have 10 billion rupiah
Step 3. Find comics that you like
Step 4. Stare at one object as long as you can
This way, you can think of a few things to say about the object.
Step 5. Make judgments for people passing by your house
Looking out the window and judging people who pass by your house based on their hairstyles, clothes, shoes, and other accessories can be fun. Did you see the guy wearing the big black hat and coat? Give it a 5 star rating! What about the woman in that weird dress and make-up? Hmm.. just 3 stars.
Step 6. Make crafts
Try making something for your family. Look for inspiration from the internet and use things you have at home (and you don't use).
Step 7. Do your homework
Make sure all your homework is done so you don't have to do it when your parents come home.
Step 8. Reflect on the past
Analyze yourself and go back in time. Take your photo album. When you see it, you will definitely smile while remembering the memories in the photos. After that, all you need to do is call a family member or friend you haven't spoken to in a long time.
Method 4 of 8: Doing Activities That Give Good Results
Step 1. The best thing you can do when you're alone is have fun
Make crafts, prepare lunch or dinner, or call your friends. No one sees you when you're alone so you can be yourself and express yourself and your interests freely, without criticism from others. Don't waste the free time you have now.
Step 2. Go shopping
Look for shops or attractions closest to home. If you don't feel safe going alone, go with a friend. However, make sure your parents let you go. If not, just open your wardrobe and look for clothes that you can mix and match to create a new style of dress!
- Make sure your parents know where you're going when you're gone, or what you're doing. Always give your friend's phone number if at any time your cell phone battery runs out, there is no signal, or your cellphone is damaged. Make sure your parents always know your whereabouts and condition.
- If you're not allowed to go, shop online. Make sure you only buy items that are allowed. If not, jot down the items you want and later, ask your parents if you can afford them.
Step 3. Relax
- Try taking a nap. Let your mind really calm down as you begin to fall asleep.
- Sit in a chair, relax, do nothing and think back to the things you have done.
- Pamper yourself in the best way possible (eg visiting a salon or beauty center for a facial or haircut).
Step 4. Visit your closest friend's house
However, make sure you always contact your parents before leaving and get their permission.
Method 5 of 8: Try on Interesting Trends or Outfits
Step 1. Try on all your clothes
Whether you are a girl/boy, you must have a lot of clothes, right? When you're home alone on the weekends, try to find some new clothes to wear to school next week.
Step 2. Try learning to put on makeup
Method 6 of 8: Making Yourself Safe and Comfortable
Step 1. Lock all the doors of your house
When you're home alone, you can seem quite vulnerable so make sure you lock all doors to keep yourself safe. Locks also apply to windows or other entrances that allow others to enter the house.
Always have the phone number of your parent or guardian to know where they are in case you need to contact them quickly
Step 2. Set up a “comfort zone”
Stack some pillows and blankets and relax while lying on top of the pile. If you're feeling creative and energized, you can also make a small tent. Also, bring a computer, cell phone, or any other item to make this zone feel more comfortable. You can also combine this step with other steps, such as reading a book or watching television.
Step 3. Make safety equipment that can be used in the event of a fire or earthquake
Pack some food products, but take them out or use them regularly as they can go stale or expire if not used. In addition, also prepare plasters, tissues, clothes, socks, blankets, or anything else you might need in an emergency situation.
Method 7 of 8: Having Fun with Food
Step 1. Prepare healthy foods
Eating can keep you "busy," especially when you're doing simple things like watching TV.
Some foods that can be healthy snacks include apples, bananas, crunchy biscuits, yogurt, jelly or sandwiches
Step 2. Try cooking
If you love to cook, try cooking a delicious dish or experiment with the ingredients. If you don't want to cook, try making a sandwich or ordering food. You can also prepare food to eat together when your parents come home. This way, you can devote your time to cooking and baking so you don't feel like time has passed.
- Be careful when cooking. Only cook ingredients that you can process well. Make sure you are extra careful and wear gloves when using hot items. Keep an eye on water or other liquids when you heat them. Water and liquids boil easily and spill over and can burn your skin if you spill them.
- Keep an eye on food cooked in the oven. Always remember to set a timer and turn off the oven after the food is finished cooking.
Step 3. Arrange the dining table
Make sure your dining table looks beautiful and neat. After that, have a dinner party. Invite your friends and family members to your house to attend the party.
Step 4. Enjoy a snack
However, don't finish a pack of potato chips right away. You can't just spend it. After finishing a small snack and you're still hungry, you can enjoy a small lunch, such as a serving of macaroni cheese or leftover breakfast.
Method 8 of 8: Doing What Is Useful
Step 1. Finish pending work
You can start cleaning the wardrobe, washing the car, going to the bank or shopping for groceries. At the end of the day, you will feel satisfied because you have completed these tasks.
Step 2. Finish your homework
While it may sound uninteresting and boring, if you finish it now, you'll have plenty of time to do other interesting things later. Also, if you can submit your homework early, you might get extra points.
Step 3. Try to help
Think about what needs to be done at home, and surprise your family with your help. Try cleaning out your wardrobe, arranging towels, cleaning the cat litter box, tidying up toys, or even managing your drawers for clothes or knick-knacks.
Step 4. Clean your house
You can clean your house, either by sweeping the floor, washing the dishes, or making the bed. Try cleaning the room using a vacuum cleaner. Tidy up your desk. Clean the furniture using a duster. Fold your own clothes. Tidy up the coffee table or living room table. Manage food in the refrigerator or items in the kitchen. This way, you not only make your parents proud and like your work; You are also doing things for your own good. After cleaning the house, your room will feel cleaner.
Step 5. Look for items that have been missing for the past few weeks
You have plenty of time so this might be a good time to spend it looking for lost items. If you can find it, you'll be happy.
Step 6. Show your parents that you can take care of yourself so they will allow you to be home alone more often
The more you can be trusted, the more rights your parents can give you.
Step 7. Give a nice surprise to your family or friends
You can do this by giving them a gift, preparing a snack or completing a specific task when they arrive.
Tips
- Parties can make a house messy. Don't make noise or do anything without your parents' permission to keep the house clean and tidy.
- Study food recipes, then try to follow them. If you like the results, you can return to using the recipe at a later date.
- When you feel bored, you can easily overeat because you feel there is nothing more interesting than enjoying a snack. If you feel like you're starting to go to the kitchen more often to grab a snack, drink a glass of water. If you're still feeling hungry, enjoy a healthy snack (such as a granola bar, apple, or yogurt) instead of potato chips or candy. Wait for (at least) half an hour. If you're still feeling hungry, whip up a small lunch like macaroni cheese (or fried noodles), or eat up what's left of dinner.
- Bake something and add interesting ingredients to your food. However, don't use the oven without your parents' permission.
- Build a fort in your yard or take your dog for a walk. Make sure your parents have given permission to do activities outside the home.
- Watch a movie you haven't seen in a long time or, if you have a cell phone, play a game on your phone. Ask your parents for permission before you download anything.
- If you have pets, play with them.
- If you have a sibling and want to annoy or tease them, this is the perfect time to do some pranks.
- Pretend to be a scout and record everything you see and do.
- Be an app tester and try out the apps available for your device.
- Make something creative! Get some paper, glue, and maybe some watercolors.
Warning
- Do not open the door or accept strangers who come.
- Don't do things you can't do when your parents are at home. These include big parties, playing with fire, and so on.
- Don't overeat so you don't get sick.
- Don't do anything without your parents' permission.
