You might get hooked? Boredom-busting ideas for your hospital stay
When you’re in the hospital, there’s often nothing to do and you get bored—so bored that a single day can feel incredibly long.
You’ve probably felt that way before.
And since a hospital stay can be heavy on the mind to begin with, you want to spend it as enjoyably and positively as possible, even just a little, right?
This article introduces ideas that are perfect for taking your mind off things and passing the time during a hospital stay.
If you have an upcoming hospitalization, make sure you’re fully prepared.
You might even find yourself hooked on some of these ideas after you’re discharged!
And if you’ve been admitted unexpectedly, use this as a reference to help you enjoy your hospital life, even just a bit.
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Listen to music
As long as time allows, listening to music is recommended because it can lift your spirits and soothe you during a hospital stay, when it’s easy to feel down.
These days there are many streaming services, so you can easily listen to music from around the world with just a smartphone.
You might simply let yourself relax into the music, or take a fresh look at the lyrics of songs you know and discover something new.
In particular, many people in Japan don’t have much music in their daily lives, so while you have the time in the hospital, why not try finding some songs you like?
Music appreciation
Music that brings peace to the heart.
Listening to music in your free time can help relieve stress and refresh you during a hospital stay.
Even if you don’t have any particular favorites, hearing nostalgic songs may bring back old memories and help stimulate your brain.
With the extra time you have while hospitalized, it’s also a great chance to explore music genres you haven’t been interested in before.
By drawing inspiration from the unique worlds and cultures hidden within music, a boring hospital stay can transform into a more fulfilling experience.
movie watching
As a hobby you can enjoy while seated, watching movies is also recommended.
You can take your time and watch at home, or enjoy films at the theater.
You might choose to watch new releases, or revisit beloved classics.
The latter can also be a chance to reflect on memories.
By the way, in recent years, remastered editions and colorized versions of older films have been released, and DVDs have come out as well.
Even if it’s a film you’ve already seen, it may feel fresh again.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some ways to pass the time during your hospital stay.
If you tend to get lost in your thoughts, try immersing yourself in something that helps the time fly and lifts your spirits.
And I hope that after you’re discharged, even a little of it becomes a good memory and a meaningful experience!