To get out of a routine, write 50 things to do on 50 pieces of paper and put them in a jar. Whenever you have time, pick out of the jar! Here are some sample things to do to get you started:
Volunteer.
Host a movie night.
Go dancing.
Go for a bike ride.
Go on a hike.
Play board games.
Bake homemade bread.
Teach yourselves to solve a Rubik’s Cube.
Learn how to change your car’s oil.
Meet your neighbors.
Organize a potluck block party.
Visit a museum or zoo.
Seduce your partner.
Build a blanket fort.
Have a yard sale.
Do a puzzle.
Try meditation with an app like Headspace.
Teach yourself a card trick.
Write a letter to your future children.
Learn a musical instrument.
Take a long bath.
Clean out a room in your home.
Donate anything unwanted to charity.
Babysit for a stressed-out parent (if you’re not already a stressed-out parent).
Think about the next few birthdays of people close to you—go shopping.
Hold a potluck.
Host a picnic.
Go on a hike.
Check NextDoor to see if any neighbors need their dogs walked.
Audition for a play.
See if there are local classes you’d be interested in taking.
Learn to juggle.
Color.
Do a face mask, paint your nails, or get a haircut.
Compliment a stranger.
Go swimming.
Try a Meetup.
Fly kites.
Try a cuisine you’ve never tried before.
Try cooking something you’ve never tried before.
Rent a kayak or boat.
Do an escape room.
Go mini-golfing.
Go fishing.
Find the best chocolate chip cookie in town (do taste tests).
Make s’mores (even if it’s over a stove).
See if there are any local concerts.
Take a road trip with no destination.
Grow a vegetable or plant.
Take a parent out.