If there’s one benefit of this quarantine, we have more time to engage in creative activities that we were probably too busy with before the outbreak. By now, you’re probably tired of binging shows on Netflix and scrolling through the same social media apps every day. So, why not do something more productive with your time, like engaging in creative hobbies?
Here are some creative activities that adults can enjoy:
1. Design a jacket
Do you have an old jean jacket gathering dust in your closet? Breathe new life into it by decorating the fabric with embellishments like playful pets, gems, rhinestones, and more. You’ll have a new fun thing to wear and a blast from the past (but don’t let anyone tell you that jeweled jackets are too out of style!).
2. Start a scrapbook
Scrapbooking was all the rage back then, but it’s still fun to store memories and unleash your creative spirit today. And now that we’re in quarantine, we have all the time in the world to make a scrapbook full of pictures, stickers, embellishments, notes, and everything else.
3. Color
Many adult coloring books are available online with various themes and designs. You’d be sure to find one that suits your preferences. Not only does coloring help you use your creative juices, but it’s also one of the best ways to relieve stress and reduce anxiety, which is essential now that the situation is still uncertain.
4. Make a new recipe
Drop that cookbook and make your own recipe, be it your favorite dish or something unique that you’ve wanted to try making for a while. Now is your time to do a little trial and error in the kitchen! And who knows? Maybe your new recipe will become a staple in the family menu for weeks.
5. Write stories
Writing is one of the best outlets, especially during these difficult times. It’s also a great way to keep your mind active, expand your knowledge, and further hone your writing skills. So, while you’re stuck in your house, for the time being, let your imagination take you to other worlds by writing stories.
6. Practice music
Take this opportunity to have more free time to practice your music. Besides developing your musical skills, practicing music helps relieve stress and anxiety, which are increasing because of the pandemic. You can even try recording your music or taking a video of you playing to share with your friends and family. Who knows? Your music might be just what they need for a pick-me-up.
7. Try coffee recipes
Instead of going to the drive-thru for your favorite coffee, why not try making your own at home? Look up coffee recipes online and try to recreate your favorite drink. Even if you don’t achieve the same taste, it’s still a fun activity to do at home, and maybe you can even start making your coffee from now on instead of buying it.
8. Turn your clothes into something new
Do you have many old clothes you don’t wear anymore? Instead of letting them sit at the back of your closet, why not try turning them into something new? For example, cut a pair of sweats, resew the hems to make shorts, or design an oversized shirt into a cute dress. When the quarantine is over, you’ll have new clothes to wear when you can finally go out with your friends again.
9. Learn a new language
Although learning a language might be more difficult in adulthood, it’s not impossible. If you plan to travel to a different country after the pandemic, catch up on your language skills now. But even if you aren’t planning to go anywhere when things (hopefully) return to normal, learning a new language is a productive way to keep yourself occupied.
10. Recreate scenes
Are you an actor or actress by heart? Recreating scenes is a fun way to pass the time, even more so if you get other household members to do it with you. Choose scenes from your favorite movies, plays, and TV shows and try to recreate them as well as you can. You can even record it and add soundtracks, video effects, and sound effects to the video. We’re all bored, we all want to go outside, and we’re all anxious about what the future holds. But as we make the necessary sacrifice to stay inside, we can still let our creative juices flow by picking up our old hobbies or learning something completely different.
