How to stay Happy/Occupied when at home a lot?

i was off all summer on sick leave from work and now i only work 3 days per week so i am still off somewhat. while i was off in the summer, i made scrapbooks for our nieces for christmas and did some scrapbooking for money. i have also made cards and gift tags to sell. now, i have started a new craft, weaving, and i hope to make some woven bags to give as gifts. i also bought some beads at a thrift store and am stringing them. i am always on the lookout at the library or on etsy for new craft ideas, so i never get bored!

If you look at my pass discussion, you will find out I'm having a similar situaion to you. I am a housewife, I don't work, I don't have a driving license yet which mean I'm not able to leave the house without somebody drivess me as it is a must around where I live. I was dying within last couple weeks. I do a lot of cookings and bakings at home. I walk my puppy, I sew pillows and I started a little project to build up a little city for my husband's train set. And I have been finding my old schoolmates on the internet through facebook and playing Texas Hold'em on facebook. I hope my little reference can help you some :-)

My problem is compounded by panic attacks. I have been in this situation for the past 7 years and sometimes I feel my brain would just blast from inside. There's no one to speak with except for my parents and though I work online but it's getting increasingly difficult for me with each passing day. I sincerely wish some miracle happens soon. Wishing you all the best.

Map out your activities for the day, do alot of exercise and stay positive. Think of it as your preparation for the coming times when you have to invest alot on your health so that when you work, everything goes smoothly for an occasional visit to the hospital is a let down. Maping activities means planning one day ahead on what to do tomorrow and trying to meet the goal as much as possible. A positive mind is a healthy mind, hey, there is always a reason for everything. Cheer up!

I have the same problem. Unemployed and at home too much. Sometimes I work out for a bit, to keep my mind off things. Reading a book always helps. Even though it's winter, you could go for a walk around where you live. Look up card games on the internet where you only need yourself, and learn a few. Meditate. Learn to do yoga.

I'm in just about your same situation. Most of what I do revolves around a screen too (World of Warcraft and Xbox Live). I agree it does get old fast. With no money it's like your home becomes a prison.

Hi infernal I understand how bore you will be now without any works. You are young and you should not spent your time idle. If you have completed your college studies,why don't you think of searching a job? Once you join some job,you will be more engaged and you will have no spare time to be restless. When you are at home don't do any job continuously.That will be monotonous and boring.You can listen music,watch TV,play games,Browse internet,Cook something,work in garden,talk to some friends on phone etc..etc.. Now you are in mylot.You can spend your time usefully,by starting new discussions like this.When you get responses,read them,give comments,rate the responses,you also respond to others discussions.You will find the time passes quickly and fruitfully. Never remain idle.Idle mind is devils workshop Happy mylotting .

Here are some suggestions: * start an art journal where you can collage and work on other projects outside of drawing - it passes the time really well * visit the library once or twice per week * find some free courses to take through the mail or online (I know, you said you were tired of the computer, but a lot of online courses require work away from the computer) * write in a paper journal * start a container garden I'm home a lot because there's a LOT to do here (we're a large family), plus I work from home. So, those are some of the things I do to break up my routine. I also read Simple Abundance by Sara Ban Breathnach, which was a HUGE help in this matter.

sounds like you are pretty bored ... you say you are doing some voluntary work can you make more of that .. lots of people and organisations need some support these days .. its a good way of meeting people , look around your local area and see what you can find ... to make a bit of cash look at MONEYMAGPIE.COM they have some good ideas for earning while at home, online admin ect . ... i do surveys and get vouchers to spend , and its good to be asked your opinion look at .. LIGHTSPEED .COM , ...GOOD LUCK AT COLLEGE YOU WONT BE BORED THEN *

TV, lots of TV and then more TV. I work about half the time. My favorite thing to watch on TV is drama series' like Deadwood, Rome, or SciFi like Battlestar Galactica or Stargate SG1. That's what I do with my time when I get bored. I like to watch the series' from beginning to end all at once. Sometimes it take a month or two as I can only get one or two episodes in in a day and that's when I have a day or two off from work. Yup, I lead a very boring life :?)

The majority that eats my time is being in front of the computer trying to earn some extra cash. LOL. Other than that, I do my homework or likewise kill myself texting or being on the phone. I am not that much of a T.V.-person. There are only a few shows that gets my attention. Or if there are no more interesting programs, I just plug in the DVD and watch some movies.

hi infernal! i am a college student and now i am enjoying my holiday. when i was in high school i have a lot of homework to do. i could seldom play computer. at that time i felt very tired . but now , i have no homework ,i surf the internet all day long, but i also feel tired and boring.i think maybe reading is a good choice. or i prefer to go out with my high school classmates.

Well, Sometimes if I am bored, I spent time with my family and this really does keep me occupied. I will try to learn some new jokes and make them entertain as well as enjoy my time making them laugh. I feel that making others happy make me feel happy. I sometimes feel restless too but, when I make others laugh maybe by sarcasm, they really make me feel great. Try to make changes in other people's life and you will find some changes in your life too :)

I like gardening and when im free i do this or i prepare some dishes just to time pass and my little brother got a ps2 and i often play games with him on the ps2

Read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill and once you are done write a definite plan on hw to get out of the situation that you are tired of being in.

I have recently retired (3 months ago) and was feeling exactly the same as you. My days just seemed to run into one another and I never felt like I had accomplished anything. I was bored. There is only so much reading, computing, etc., you can do in a day. So I sat back and took stock of my situation; I needed to organize my time at home, and this is what I came up with for me. I have 2 dogs, so now there is no excuse for not taking them for a daily walk! I take them out early in the morning before it gets too hot. I go out for a ride on my bicycle most days which keeps me active and healthy. I spend a lot of time in my garden either mowing the lawn, or just pottering, and I go for walks on the beach. The best thing that I feel has helped me enormously is to volunteer at the local Plant Nursery - it fills my time, I meet people, and I feel like I'm doing something useful - besides learning a lot more about plants, which is my passion. I find it very satisfying. I'm a keep photographer too, and I live in a beautiful area next to the beach, so I have a world of flora and fauna at my fingertips; I'm just waiting for the perfect shot! The key word is organization I think, and routine. You need to know that you have done something constructive during your day. Hope this helps.

There is no place like your home. Home is place of peace and it should be a place of joy. You are unemployed? don't worry. You can do a lot of jobs at your home. You can make some thing to sell it in market. You can work at computer to earn money. You can establish a shop at your home. There are hundred and one activities which can solve your problem of unemployment. Keep yourself safe and busy at your home and try to not waste the time there at your home.

Hi Infernal, I suppose being young and restless, it's rather difficult to stay home. Well, I am no longer young, so I do enjoy staying home, with quite a lot of things to occupy me. I enjoy reading, watching TV and Dvds and going online. Besides these, I will do some writing, housework and simple cooking.

If you're at home a lot then you probably don't have a job? You can work from home and get a job online. Just be careful some online jobs are scams. Never pay someone to get a job, they should be paying for you. And invite some friends over! You shouldn't feel lonely, just hang out with your friends and do something. Go shopping. Go to the movies. Don't just sit around the house all day. I personally hate to watch tv but thats just me.