COVID-19 has forced states in The United States to enact a rule that all citizens must stay inside, unless there is an "essential" reason to be out and about. Now, I bet that everyone has at least said this once in their life, "I wish I didn't have to go outside and that I could spend every day inside." But now people are being faced with a harsh reality. The harsh reality is that bingeing Netflix and staying inside gets old after a week. I agree that it's fun once in a while to stay inside and have a lazy day, but being forced to do it every day takes its toll. Especially since it's been multiple weeks of forced isolation. All of my friends' biggest problem that they are facing with this quarantine is boredom, which isn't always the easiest to fix. Hopefully these following activities can help you escape the boredom, like they've helped my friends and I:

1. Exercise

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There are many great apps and YouTube videos that you can use. Exercising is not only good for your health, but it's a great way to cure boredom, too. One app that I recommend is Workout Women. You can choose different areas of focus and the type of exercises you want to do. They have jumping, cardio, high intensity, and yoga exercises. The best thing about it is that most of them are just seven minutes, but they burn a lot of calories.

2. Facetime Friends And Family

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This week was the first time I did a video chat with some of my sorority sisters. It definitely took away my boredom. It's also refreshing to be able to look at and talk with people that I'm not quarantined with. We played hang man and watched movies. There are many different apps that will give friends an opportunity to interact, like Words with Friends.

3. Play Board Games

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Go old school and play some board games with the family. Watching TV or Netflix gets a bit draining, which is why playing board games can be a nice breather. It's also entertaining, especially if your family is very competitive. Games like Monopoly, Life, Charades, cards, and even Heads-Up are easier to buy and a lot of fun. Or, challenge your family to less-commonly-played games like Dominos or Mahjong.

4. Find New, Fun Ways To Enjoy Food

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Most people have been spending this quarantine munching away. Fun Fact: Girl Scouts are doing online ordering to your home. But instead of sitting on the couch bingeing food and shows, have a picnic inside or outside. It's a nice activity that can be done with the family.