Rain causes a day to go by slower than normal. The darkness of the clouds hides the sun and makes most people underneath it drowsy. I know whenever it is rainy or cloudy I get tired, and the only thing I want to do is lay in a bed and watch movies. Here's a list of relaxing ways to spend your rainy day.
1. Study
I know this is kind of boring, but what else are you going to do? Sitting inside studying on a sunny day may feel like you are wasting the day away, but on a rainy day, there is almost nothing else to do. It is also the perfect time to get caught up on any work you missed or prepare for that hard test that you are dreading.
2. Chores
No one likes to do chores on a sunny day, but while the rain is coming down around you, this is the perfect time to do them. When it rains, I normally dust my room, vacuum, and do my laundry. They are the little things that no one likes to do, but they make your room look nicer. When your room looks better, normally your mind is in a better space and not as crowded.
3. Write letters
This is the perfect time to write letters to your family or friends. They are missing you and might not have heard from you in a while. Writing a card is an easy way to pass time but feel good about it.
4. Pamper yourself
There is never a wrong time to sit back and relax. One of my favorite past times is to throw on a face mask, paint my nails, and chill. it is a great way to unwind and destress. College is pretty stressful, and no one can say it isn't, but there is always something you can do to take some of the stress away, whatever that may be.
5. Be a kid
This is the perfect time to look back at your childhood and remember the fun times you had. Go jump in puddles, dance in the rain, or do some arts and crafts. There is no wrong way to spend a day in the rain.
6. Get cozy
Get in bed, cuddle up in a cozy blanket, and watch a movie. Maybe add some hot chocolate to the mix. Normally when it is raining, I get cold. What better way to warm up than with some hot cocoa in hand?
7. Read a book
Being college students, we don't have much time to sit down and read a book for fun. Instead, we get lost under all of the textbook readings and assignments given to us every day. During a rainy day, I like to read a book to take a break from the crazy academic world.
8. Go to the gym
At the end of a rainy day, I feel the need to exercise, since all I was doing was hanging out and relaxing. The gym is a great way to get rid of the energy that has built up throughout the day. Whether it is just going on a run, shooting hoops, or doing sit-ups, they are all great ways to spend the evening.
