[For Adults] Make the Most of Your Free Time! Ideas to Kill Time
Even busy adults sometimes find themselves thinking, “Huh? I’ve got nothing to do today,” don’t they?
What do you do to kill time in moments like that?
You’ve got time, but don’t know how to spend it!
For those in that situation, this article introduces boredom-busting ideas for adults.
We’ve gathered a variety of ways to pass the time—from simple things you can start right now to activities you can take your time with.
Find ideas you like and make good use of your free moments!
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[For Adults] Make the Most of Your Free Time! Boredom-Busting Ideas (1–10)
Read books and manga
Want to kill some time? How about reading a book or manga.
Novels take a bit longer, but they’re fun because they let your imagination run.
Manga, on the other hand, reads quickly, so if you spend a day on it, it’s not impossible to binge through an entire series.
You can pick up something completely unfamiliar, or try finding and reading the original work behind one of your favorite movies or TV shows.
Even if the main plot is the same, there are often episodes you didn’t know about, so it’s a great way to deepen your knowledge of what you love.
resin craft
You often see accessories and art made with resin, don’t you? Aren’t you curious how they’re made? Resin is a type of plastic, and there are several kinds: epoxy resin, which hardens when two liquids are mixed; UV resin, which cures under ultraviolet light; and LED resin, which cures under LED light.
Which one you use is up to you, but UV resin is commonly found at 100-yen shops, so it might be easier for beginners to start with.
First, try pouring resin and parts like beads into a silicone mold and let it cure.
With resin, you can make almost anything depending on your ideas, so give it a try in your free time!
Draw a picture
How about trying to draw during your free time? That said, there might be more people than you’d expect who aren’t confident at drawing.
First of all, it’s hard to know what to draw, right? I think it’s fine to draw whatever comes to mind, like the scene you’re looking at right now or a favorite anime character.
What’s important is to “draw with a finished image in mind.” If you start drawing without much thought, you’ll quickly find your hand stopping.
But if you decide on the finished result beforehand, it becomes clear what you need to draw, so you can keep going without hesitation.
Of course, it can also be a lot of fun to use techniques that let you express yourself freely, like abstract art!
[For Adults] Make the Most of Your Free Time! Boredom-Busting Ideas (11–20)
Puzzle
If you’re looking for a focused way to pass the time, why not try tackling a puzzle? When you think of puzzles, jigsaw puzzles come to mind.
Jigsaw puzzles range from around 100 pieces to 3,000 pieces, so you can choose one that fits the time you have.
They help build concentration, and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish.
They’re also great brain training, making them recommended for older adults.
Besides jigsaw puzzles, there are 3D puzzles and puzzle games you can enjoy on smartphone apps, so find the type you like and give it a try.
Plastic model building
Building plastic models has real depth: some people stop after assembly, while others paint to match their own vision and even combine kits to recreate their favorite scenes.
How far you take it is up to you, but even just assembling can take quite a bit of time, so it’s great for passing the time.
The classics are Gunpla, airplanes, and tanks, but character model kits have become popular recently.
If you’re good at detailed work, try finding a kit you like and give it a go.
embroidery
Embroidery is a great way to pass the time for those who enjoy sewing.
Just having some embroidery can make things look cute and give them the feel of a carefully crafted piece.
In fact, because embroidery is done by hand, it does take a fair amount of time.
But if you’re looking to kill time, it might be just right.
You can buy threads, hoops, needles, and more at 100-yen shops, and there are beginner kits available too, so it’s surprisingly easy to start.
Once you get the hang of it, you can even customize plain handkerchiefs and clothes yourself, which is a nice bonus.
Why not take this opportunity to start it as a hobby?
write a diary
How about keeping a journal as a pastime for adults? Many people find journaling bothersome because they feel they have to write every day or don’t know what to write.
But there’s actually a trick to sticking with it: decide on a theme in advance.
If you’ve set a theme, you won’t get stuck on content, and it becomes easier to keep going.
A journal also lets you vividly recall moments when you read it back later, and by comparing it to who you are now, it can become a tool for recognizing your growth.
If you regularly have some free time, why not start a journal?