A large handful of teenagers spend every minute of their free time staring at a screen. Whether it’s compulsively browsing social media or playing video games, teens have a hard time walking away from technology.
Many of our New Year’s resolutions involve spending less time on screens. However, this is a totally unrealistic goal for most. Rather than holding ourselves to an overwhelming and seemingly unachievable standard, we should seek to find other activities that we enjoy that don’t involve technology. Here are eighty activities you can turn to for your enjoyment that will cut down on the time you and other teens spend on technology.
The 80 screen-free activities
1. Go for a walk
2. Cook a meal yourself
3. Read a new book a week
4. Write in a journal morning and evening
5. Take the time to treat yourself to a relaxing bath
6. Challenge yourself to sit quietly
7. Sit outside and enjoy the scenery
8. Go for a run or exercise
9. Go out with friends
10. Try a new hairstyle
11. Play board games with your family
12. Work on a puzzle
13. Play with pets
14. Explore your neighborhood
15. Go to your local farmers market
16. Exercise
17. Paint
18. Make Slime
19. Draw
20. Organize your bedroom
21. Learn a new skill
22. Do a random act of kindness
23. Prepare a treat
24. Create your own song
25. Try new restaurants
26. Visit your local park
27. Read your local newspaper
28. Decorate your room
29. Drive to watch the sunset
30. Try your local cafe
31. Start a garden
32. Go shopping
33. Learn to sew, knit, crochet or embroider
34. Ride a bike or scooter
35. Make a collage
36. Volunteer
37. Host a fundraiser in your neighborhood
38. Have a picnic
39. Dance
40. DIY
41. Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure
42. Teach your dog a new trick
43. Go Swimming
44. Score cards for loved ones
45. Enjoy a spa day at home
46. Make jewelry
47. Practice coding
48. Find a new recipe to try
49. Visit a nearby museum
50. Practice yoga
51. Look through old photos
52. Write a poem or short story
53. Learn a new instrument
54. Make origami
55. Think of new jokes to tell others
56. Complete a crossword puzzle
57. Decorate or revamp your clothes
58. Reverie
59. Go to the beach
60. Talk with your friends and family
61. Tie-Dye an Old Shirt
62. Meditate
63. Enjoy a hot drink
64. Gaze of the Stars
65. Start an album
66. Listen to music
67. Light a candle
68. Write a to-do list
69. Organize a list of books
70. Make a face mask
71. Nap
72. Create a vision board
73. Stretch
74. Write a to-do list
75. Make bath bombs
76. Learn Calligraphy
77. Make a mantra
78. Establish a skincare routine
79. Go to bed early
80. Create a playlist
These activities will allow you to de-stress without relying on technology. By challenging yourself to spend less time on screens, you’ll improve your mental health and overall well-being. This, above all else, must be your priority this year. It is important to prioritize you and how you feel in this coming year.
