We still have another month of Summer and the weather has been hot hot hot. So here are The Best Indor Activities to Beat the Heat!
Sometimes summer weather gets too hot to go outside. You don’t need to risk your health or get sunburnt to have fun during the day. Try some of these indoor activities to beat the heat, make memories and pass the time. You’ll have plenty of fun and defeat boredom in between the cool morning and evening hours.
1. Try a Complicated Puzzle
Puzzles are a great way to spend your time. You’ll challenge your mind with a puzzle that may entertain you for a few days or longer. When you complete the entire thing, the finished picture could become your newest framed art piece.
You can also boost your brain by selecting a word or number puzzle. Instead of a traditional puzzle that creates a picture, number or word challenges improve the brain’s memory retention abilities because they challenge your cognitive function.
Think about what you want from your puzzle experience to find the best one to complete while listening to a podcast or hanging out with your friends.
2. Learn How to Play an Instrument
Anyone can learn how to play an instrument without leaving the house. Decide what you want to play, order it online and find virtual courses through a website or app.
Your self-confidence will skyrocket as you play new songs and you’ll have an easier time avoiding sunburns because you’ll remain indoors. It’s an especially important priority for anyone taking medications that cause sunlight sensitivity, like antidepressants, anti-inflammatory drugs or chemotherapy prescriptions.
3. Practice Your Cursive Writing
It’s never too late to learn or practice cursive writing. You’ll need to write your name in cursive when signing legal documents when you buy a car or a house. It’s also a great skill to have if you want to send personalized thank-you cards or write letters to loved ones.
Practice your cursive with a virtual tutor or find a calligraphy website to improve your handwriting. You’ll develop a useful skill while enjoying the comfort of air conditioning.
4. Fill in a Coloring Book
Adult coloring books help people when they’re bored, stressed or anxious. Focusing your thoughts and energy on filling out the colors on the page takes your mind away from whatever’s distressing you.
A recent study found that coloring decreased anxiety in adults because art therapy is highly effective. If you’re stressed about the heat or anything happening in your life, supplementing your free time with coloring books is an excellent way to use your indoor hours to your advantage.
5. Attend Virtual Painting Classes
Painting is a fun skill that’s also a helpful outlet when you’re bored, stressed or sad. There are many virtual classes you can take at home if you can’t attend them in person at a local studio. Even painting along to old episodes of Bob Ross’s “The Joy of Painting” will show you how to express yourself in a new way and invest in yourself while you’re stuck indoors.
6. Bake and Decorate a Cake
Order a set of cake decorating tools and you’re on your way to your new favorite hobby. You could make triple-layered cakes in your favorite flavors and decorate them for the time of year. Post them online to show off your skills as your decorating abilities improve. People may hire you to bake for their big events or you could end the summer with a new love for baking.
7. Try a New Game
You never know what you like until you try it. You can search online for free games, like crosswords or word puzzles. Many newspapers and magazines have puzzles and quizzes on their websites that change every day, making the fun endless.
8. Host a Dance Party
Host a dance party whenever you’re in a good mood and looking to pass the time. There are many free playlists available online that may already have all of your favorite songs.
Dance when you’re alone to cheer yourself up and get active. Invite your friends or family over to dance before dinner. As long as you’re having fun, it’s a worthwhile way to stay cool during the peak summer months.
Want to challenge yourself? Sign up for dance classes. Whether you attend them at a studio or in your house, you’ll love honing your physicality and learning a hobby you can enjoy for decades to come.
Beat the Heat With Indoor Activities
These are some of the best indoor activities to beat the heat and avoid health complications like sunburns or dehydration. You’ll stay inside without getting bored if you try these ideas during your next free afternoon.
Cora’s passion is to inspire others to live a happy, healthful, and mindful life through her words on Revivalist – wholeheartedly convincing them that everyday moments are worth celebrating. Cora has spent 5+ years writing for numerous lifestyle sites – hence her sincere love for both life and the beauty of style in all things. Keep up with Cora on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
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