Make an abstract painting. I have no art talent but painting without the pressure of making something specific feels creative. If you use canvas and you don't like the creation, either wash it off or paint over it. I buy paint brushes at Dollar Tree since I abuse the brushes.



If you want to feel accomplished organize something. (and say oh that's where that was) Sometimes when I organize something it feels like my life is more organized.

Report

Final score:

42points

Vermonta

POST

View more comments

Get a pet.

Report

Final score:

40points

Gina Foxley

POST

Ak_Teren

Ak_Teren

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

This! Since adopting my two cats, my mental health has improved massively.

24

24points

reply

Brenda

Brenda

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

Our cat was crazy. She would get the zoomies and it would sound like a herd of elephants running through the house! She would run past me into a room, "hide" and then jump out at my ankles. She would wake me up 5 minutes before my alarm every morning by either jumping up on my side of the bed or by attacking my hand that's hanging off the edge of the bed. I would rough house with her to the point of her growling at me, she'd walk away for not even 5 minutes and come back for more! I miss her..

3

3points

reply

brenna wilson

brenna wilson

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

Yup my mental heath and physical health is improved drastically especially mental from adopting my dashound/pitbull mix CHANEL saved me as much as I did her

2

2points

reply

Auntriarch

Auntriarch

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

That's an unusual mix, could you post a photo?

0

0points

reply

Load More Replies...

Sara Rondeau

Sara Rondeau

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

I’m soooooo agree whit you!!!!:)

2

2points

reply

Alexia

Alexia

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

YES! I got a baby parrot just when I was in burnout, depression and on the verge of developing addictions. The moments of love and tenderness with him are priceless. The little dude literally saved me. IMG_201709...38def7.jpg

1

1point

reply

Firstname Lastname

Firstname Lastname

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

Whenever I don't have work the next morning, I leave my rabbit's playpen open so we can have a slumber party. Woke up in the middle of the night to find he had decided to fall asleep on top of me. Day definitely brighter.

1

1point

reply

snakelovingmetalhead

snakelovingmetalhead

Community Member • points

posts

comments

upvotes

FollowUnfollow

1 year ago

• Report

get a snake

0

0points

reply

View more comments

Me and my roommate have started a little thing called cocktail Monday. Every Monday after work we make our selves cocktails. It really brightens up such an otherwise dull day.

Report

Final score:

29points

Mis Stake she/her 🇫🇮🇬🇧

POST

View more comments

Find little bugs and look at them :3

Bugs are super easy to find because they're everywhere! Even the teeny tiny bug that lands on your glasses

Take photos of them
give them little names
Become one with the bugs :3

Report

Final score:

26points

Sooploosh MacSchnibble

POST

View more comments

Also Halloween movie month! Try to watch one halloween/horror movie every day for a month

Report

Final score:

24points

Mis Stake she/her 🇫🇮🇬🇧

POST

View more comments

I light a candle (okay, I hve the battery-operated ones) for each of my loved ones. it makes me feel like their warmth is near me.

Report

Final score:

24points

Leo Domitrix

POST

I treat myself to a good hot soak in the bath a couple of times a week. Some nibbles, a glass of wine, music in the background and my kindle. No set day, just when I need to properly relax.

Report

Final score:

23points

Michael P (Perthaussieguy)

POST

View more comments

I have one I like to do on my day offs.
I like to make a "story corner" - it's like you put all your pillows in the corner of your bed, and get a blanket. - when it's done you put Netflix, YouTube, or Amazon prime on and you watch a movie. Any kind of movie. Or series.
Of course don't forget the snacks! They are super important.
It's turns my mind off for a good while.
Sometimes I get my hot water bottle too to put it on my stomach. Nothing special reason it's just feels great.
I know it's a bit shallow and it's not an idea which rocks anybody's works but just imagine how great it feels to for one day you don't have to do anything, just this.

Report

Final score:

23points

Mini grizzly

POST

View more comments

Meditation. Just 10 minutes a day can make a difference. There are plenty of books out there, such as "Hurry Up and Meditate" by David Michie, which can introduce you to meditation and get you started in the practice.

Report

Final score:

20points

Freya the Wanderer

POST

View more comments

1. Learn one random fact just ask Google for one random fun fact (often leads to a rabbit hole when I do it but I love it)

2. Do something very random and spontaneous, turn left not right, go to whatever movie just happens to be starting, go to a museum, take a walk, but crunchy peanut not creamy doesn't matter what random thing you do just surprise yourself

3. Clean sheets

Report

Final score:

20points

CheshirePhrogg

POST

View more comments

Going out to find random water. Waterfalls, creeks, ponds, etc. Trails usually have this stuff in them.

If that doesn't work, put googly eyes on everything in your refrigerator. Or spend the day acting like you're in a soap opera: just dramatically stare out of a window.

Report

Final score:

19points

Victoria Bard

POST

View more comments

Bake or make something to eat. The DEVOUR IT ALLLLLL.

Report

Final score:

17points

A pug with bananas

POST

View more comments

Add googly eyes. That's it. Just keep some in your pocket/desk/car. Put them in random places to brighten up the world a bit.

Report

Final score:

17points

Bibliofile

POST

Do little things that that you always wanted to as a kid. Example: get a box of Lucky Charms, and pick out all the marshmallows and eat them. It’s amazing how great it feels!

Report

Final score:

16points

Sara Wilson

POST

View more comments

If you can afford it, buy yourself some flowers or a flowering plant. Even if it’s only an African violet (which come in a great range of varieties and are very easy to care for). Put them somewhere where you will see them, like at the kitchen sink or on your bedside table. Enjoy the simple beauty of nature without having to travel far or spend a lot of money.

Report

Final score:

16points

The Queen Of France

POST

View more comments

Go outside. Pull some weeds. Dig in the dirt. Before you know it you’ve been getting fresh air, sunshine, and exercise.

Report

Final score:

16points

Jaclyn Steinmacher

POST

Self-care with whatever calms you down or entertains you.

Report

Final score:

15points

MaximumKarmaSaint

POST

View more comments

Eat cheese. That always makes me happy

Report

Final score:

15points

Paul Harris

POST

View more comments

I make fruit breads in mini loaves. I give them to those who seldom get thanked. In my case, I take it to pet smart groomers, nurses, and my local dispensery. I try to do 1 nice thing for someone else each day.

Report

Final score:

15points

Julie Welch

POST

Every Saturday we're having brunch at our workplace. Everyone is bringing something to make it a feast. Cherish your coworkers! Work as a team! Stick together against higher management and rude customers or clients!

Report

Final score:

14points

Foto Gini

POST

Find a new (to you) place. Small town, big town, store, museum, park. Someplace you have never been to.

Report

Final score:

14points

Meredith Lill

POST

View more comments

Sometimes, just go crazy. The weirdest but funniest things happen when your logical brain goes out the window

Report

Final score:

13points

The Amazing Fluffernaut

POST

1. Let yourself enjoy the things you enjoy, even if they're "dumb" or silly. I think sometimes we can think our day has to go a certain way or we have to act a specific way because we're adults, but if something silly brings you joy, why would you deny yourself that joy?

2. Embrace Goblin Mode once in awhile, as long as you're not doing anything harmful of course. I work in fast food and one location I used to work at was dreadfully slow sometimes. So I'd be bored and get the urge to do something fun, and I'd bake something off menu out of ingredients we could find in our store. My employees would be like "what are you doing?¿?¿?¿" And I'd be like "I'm making a bread pudding /obviously/. It made them smile and generally made the duller parts of the day more fun.

Report

Final score:

13points

Jackie Richer

POST

View more comments

Put on your earbuds and dance your booty off! Bonus if you sing into your hair brush and pretend you're a rock star!

Report

Final score:

12points

Susan Stead

POST

Eat.
Cake.

Report

Final score:

12points

Hannah

POST

Make grocery shopping or errands a challenge if you have a SO or roommates. Split it up evenly, and see who does them all first.

Also, plan time to chat with friends :)

Report

Final score:

11points

QueerAxolotls

POST

View more comments

Friend(s)! Have a phone call where you both do something mundane and boring like work/laundry/dishes/etc., during which can chat about non-boring things, so the time for the task(s) just fly by. Ditto for 'errand hanging', and 'I found this cool ____, which is seemingly boring, but I am excited because_____.' They're always a spirit lifter.

Report

Final score:

11points

By Deleted User

POST

learn a new language. Either to speak and/or read/write.

Report

Final score:

11points

Rostit. .

POST

Be late for work when you know nobody will notice.

Report

Final score:

10points

Jimmer

POST

Write a story about your life if it was the most chaotic, interesting thing in existence. Maybe, in the story, you step outside and there's a dragon or something. Just have fun and let your imagination run wild!

Report

Final score:

10points

By Deleted User

POST

View more comments

Go for a walk in the dog park, take your dog or cat or children(or relatives children). Greet all the doggies that will let you pet them. Smell the air look at the trees, creek/ river. Pay attention to the wildlife, the coyote scat, the burrows, the birds, owls, woodpeckers, flying squirrels. Talk to other people, start with random observations, but always say something you immediately like about them or their pooder, and let the joy flow in the conversation between you. Watch your dog play, get muddy, smell things, smile.

Report

Final score:

10points

Puppy Dancing!

POST

Foot soak. My budget version is a "dish tub", filled with hot water, Epsom salts, and some bubbles or peppermint oil - put on a towel in front of the couch and soak away for as long as you want. You can go with a full on home pedi or just some lotion and soft socks after. It's wonderful, especially if you've been on your feet all day.

Report

Final score:

10points

Lou

POST

Start a Vlog called "TheMundaneLife" and share your boring day with like minded people.

Report

Final score:

9points

Rostit. .

POST

View more comments

Remember nature, that adage of stop and smell the roses is pretty spot on, also as someone else suggested, look at the bugs, have a look at dew on a spider web, just remember little things.

Report

Final score:

9points

2 Shiny Pennies

POST

View more comments

Calling family especially aunt or uncle whom you may meet them only once a year. I feel so wornout yesterday, my aunt called and we talk for hours. After that i feel great, and it really brighten my day

Report

Final score:

9points

Lilolab

POST

View more comments

People have their own little activities and hobbies they love to do.
For me, I gravitate towards what I actually like to do even when I'm not bored. It may sound lame, weird, odd to others, but I love sorting things. Anything, really. I'll create organizational projects. It's not everyone's cup of tea. But that's what I enjoy because it's the one thing I feel I have the most control and decision over. No one's micromanaging me. It also gives me a sense of order and accomplishment in my life that is full of uncertainty, chaos and mess.

That leads to the best idea of all. Enjoy the little things and the big things. It's all about perspective. I don't see my life as mundane. I love food and my coffee. So, I make sure I have my favourite foods and coffee everyday.
When I'm shopping for stuff, I don't buy something just because I momentarily think it's cute or interesting. I ask myself how much I like it and if it's going to be useful to me. Even in a spiritual, comforting way. When I surround myself with the things I like, even if it's a few things, I feel happier.
Appreciation is key. Appreciate what you got and what you're able to attain.

Report

Final score:

9points

StrangeOne

POST

View more comments

Post something controversial on a social media platform then sit back and see what kind of comments you get lol

Report

Final score:

7points

Lyne Smith

POST

View more comments

I make a list around 11am of everything I already did and some things I want to do for the day.

First on list,...cross of everything I already did! Yeah! I feel great!

Report

Final score:

7points

Kathleen

POST

Adopt a cat. You will never have mundane days again.

Report

Final score:

6points

Kim

POST

#1 On my lunch breaks I people watch and create whole scenarios about the type of people I see and make up fake conversations that they're having. It's like free cable but I'm the narrator and writer of the show.

#2 I talk to the trees, the sky, the clouds, the wind and fire (if I build a fire) because the nonhuman things on planet Earth get lonely now that peoplr have been conditioned to not see life within anything that isnt human.

#3 I like to play in rain puddles in the rain.

#4 I find all the pretty little hidden wooded areas near me that have a river or creek nearby and I enjoy the scenery.

#5 I act like a crazy tourist whenever I go somewhere new and gank a menu or brochure or something silly and add it to my collection of "free souvenirs" which I then randomly grab one out of my stash and revisit whatever I grabbed.

#6 I buy storage units that don't get sold in auction so I can buy them for $10-$20 and then I give random friends and people in need mini home makeovers and etc. I've now fully furnished 6 homes and 2 studio apartments.

#7 I paint often. It's therapeutic.

Report

Final score:

6points

Sarah E Cofer

POST

Turn the chores you hate into your me time (not the only me time you should have). I hated washing dishes but then I found the right podcast for me that I love and since that time is uninterrupted I now won't let anyone else wash the dishes because that's my podcast time!

Report

Final score:

6points

Shoshana Sherrington

POST

Learn something new every day. Read a non-fiction book, a biography. Learn a new knitting stitch, try a new recipe or do something you've never done before. Doesn't have to be any big deal, just something that engages you.

Report

Final score:

6points

Jackie Lulu

POST

I make up silly questions, and ask them of people,even inanimate objects if I'm at a "YARD sale" I'll ask "how much for the yard?" Or ask the light bulb"why are you so dirty"? At a park I'll ask the slide " do you really like all these kids scraping their butts on you"? I'll ask an actor on a show I'm watching" are you really that dumb"? People look at me like I'm nuts, but it makes me laugh, and relaxed when I'm really bored.

Report

Final score:

6points

Sharon Goodhue

POST

Sometimes I like to buy a $5 gift card and tell the cashier to give it to the next person they think needs it. I like to think that the cashier gets a little smile for doing something kind and witnessing something kind and that the ultimate receiver gets a little sunshine added to their day. It somehow always makes me feel better to think I've brightened at least two other people's day 😊

Report

Final score:

6points

Praea Kitten

POST

Report

Final score:

5points

Madre_Dr4gnZFly

POST

View more comments

Look up random words in another language. Sometimes I look up one specific word in several languages - looking up the names of animals is a favourite of mine. ---- @the welsh here at BP: I love your name/description of a🐞. "buwch goch gota" is/are my 'word(s) of the week' even while failing to pronounce it correctly.

Report

Final score:

5points

Show thyself

POST

View more comments

Play a video game, even if it's just on your phone. Or, play an analog tabletop game with friends. Play an instrument. Go on Google maps, street view and "walk" the street on another continent.

Report

Final score:

5points

Crafty Time With Dave

POST

I like to have something to look forward to - my after work coffee, a certain time to watch a TV show, set myself housework challenges. It gives some purpose to the day. My favourite is definitely the after work coffee.

Report

Final score:

4points

Noodlepillow07

POST

I always love going back and watching old movies and TV shows. Those kids cartoons are not as innocent as you remember! 🤣

Report

Final score:

4points

Amelia Martin

POST

Just look into the headlights of a car. (Not while crossing the street, I don’t want you to get hit like meese or mooses or moose or whatever.)

Report

Final score:

3points

Cosmologistinterntobe (human)

POST

View more comments

I personally nibble upon a bar of soap whenever I am feeling rather glum.

Report

Final score:

3points

Ozymann-k

POST

View more comments

Dress up! Then go about your day as you usually would. You'll see a positive change in the way you feel about yourself and in the way people interact with you.

Report

Final score:

3points

By Deleted User

POST

Not for everyone, and not one to be done one a whim of course - but for me, having a child really helped brighten my days. I was pretty miserable beforehand, and now something as small as watching a little person learn to say a new word brings me such happiness and excitement. It's certainly brightened my days :)

Report

Final score:

3points

Sandella

POST

A bible verse with chocolate.

Report

Final score:

2points

Julia Cargile

POST

First and most important-Wake up! Look around and see, really see, Sunrises, Folds in the clouds, The wink of a colorful flower and a bird flying by so free. Ah! life is so glorious if you take the time to savor the simple things FIRST!

Report

Final score:

2points

Gary Geracci

POST

try to find one new song a day from a genre you like like rap i find new songs pretty much every day as my music taste evolves which i think is pretty cool to discover new artists especially lesser known drill artists like my pfp DThang Gz

Report

Final score:

2points

Drilly_94_YGz!

POST

If I wake up feeling blue (or worse, angry because of a bad dream), I just go to YouTube and search "baby laughing at ripped paper original" or "baby dancing to beyonce original" - either - or both - of these immediately make me happier!

Report

Final score:

2points

Catherine Maven

POST

I'm trying to grow some plants in my room! Carrots specifically. Costs about 6$ in total and it's nice to see how they are growing

Report

Final score:

2points

Fennecfoxcat

POST

Walk in the woods. Even better if it’s raining

Report

Final score:

2points

CobbleJink

POST

Make a hot drink really mindfully and with lots of love and then take your time to enjoy it, maybe with cake!

Report

Final score:

2points

Sandella

POST

Find a happy place. Even if you can't go there every day, find a place that makes you feel safe, free, and alive.

Report

Final score:

2points

Gorilla guy

POST

Shopping therapy at a local thrift store. Even better when you donate some stuff ( if you have not worn something in a year its prob time to recycle it). Never know what you may find. I try and go to those that support the local women and children shelter or one that exceprs vouchers to victims of domestic violence. Do good by giving and buying goods. It's a win win.

Report

Final score:

1point

Sara Runyon

POST

Weird Walk.
My counselor was telling me how she hates exercising but if she leaves the house and looks for something "weird" then you laugh at it, maybe take a picture, tell a friend about it. You did your walk/exercise for the day. You got outside. It works! The other day I went on a walk and watched a punk kid pop a wheely and loose his front tire on his bike. I laughed, went home, called my friend. We laughed... good times

Report

Final score:

1point

sara fulmer

POST

Use good quality, natural soap (you can probably buy local too). It feels like one of life's little luxuries.

Report

Final score:

1point

blixten1982

POST

I turn on the recorder on my phone and try to see how many different character voices I can come up with. It doesn't have to be recognizable like cartoons or political figures, I just tried to come up with voices that might match like an old man living in the mountains or a 60s hippie or maybe even something scary for this time of the year. I sometimes use them on my voicemail, hoping to bring a smile to the person leaving the message. Try it it can be fun!

Report

Final score:

1point

Rick Ours

POST

Adding whipped cream to you regular coffee. Always makes me feel fancy.

Report

Final score:

0points

Kayla Schuster

POST

Use good quality, natural soap (you can probably buy local too). It feels like one of life's little luxuries.

Report

Final score:

0points

blixten1982

POST

When I receive emails (often from senior management but it can be any email really) which I can have a bit of fun with I rewrite them and send them to certain trusted colleagues. I have rewritten HR policies, new employee introductions, complaints about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and many more. This works best in an open plan office. You know each time someone reads it because you can see them looking at you and trying not to laugh.

Report

Final score:

0points

Chez2202

POST