Here is a list of things you could be doing instead of doomscrolling.
Interesting New Things
- Find a mountain or interesting location nearby and make a plan to explore it.
- Play a new game (chess, cards).
- Learn to skateboard or surf.
- Listen to a new genre of music.
- Try a new sport.
- Try to paint — it doesn't matter if it's bad.
- Investigate a trip away with friends.
- Rock climb.
- Sit with nothing and think of something to do.
Stuff Around the House
- Clean your room.
- Call a relative you don't speak to enough.
- Call a friend just for the sake of it.
- Go for a walk around the neighbourhood.
- Do some maintenance around the home.
- Learn to cook a new meal.
- Write a letter to a friend.
Productive Stuff
- Read a book.
- Study.
- Stretch or meditate.
- Go for a swim.
- Plan out your week.