Staying in bed all day may sound like a luxury, but you’ve got to get up sometime. So when you’re ready to abandon your nest, here are some productive things you can do that don’t require pants.
Get some shut-eye
Don’t underestimate the power of a power nap. If you’re tired or feeling uninspired, a short snooze can make all the difference.
Learn something new
Reading a book or watching an inspirational video are great ways to learn new things, even if you’re not in the mood for anything mentally stimulating.
You know how people say you can never go to bed angry? Well, this is a similar concept: If you’re not feeling inspired about something and want to change that, it’s as simple as putting some new information in your brain.
Stay organized
Write down your thoughts before bed so they don’t keep you up at night. Whether it’s something that happened during the day or an idea for the next morning, writing things down will help relieve stress and keep your mind on track.
It’s also a great way to remember what happened so you can use it as inspiration later on.
Write down your thoughts
Productivity is not just about the external world. It’s also about what goes on inside your head. If you can’t sleep because of something that’s troubling you, why not get up and write down what’s going on?
Boost your memory
Is there something that you need to remember for tomorrow? Get into bed and repeat it aloud until it sticks in your mind.
Do some math problems in your head
This isn’t necessarily an easy task, but if it helps you fall asleep then it’s worth a try.
Find ways to relax and meditate
Meditation apps like Headspace have been shown to help people fall asleep quicker when they’re stressed out or having trouble sleeping at night.
Learn a new language
Learning a new language can be difficult, especially if you do not have much free time to dedicate to it.
If you spend an extra hour in bed each morning, use this time to learn a few new words of a foreign language.
You could download an app onto your phone or tablet device so that you can learn while in bed.
Write down your goals
The first step to achieving anything is deciding what you want. Create a list of goals you want to achieve in the next year, five years, and so on.
Write them down in your journal or on a piece of paper and keep it somewhere safe for future reference.
Do some light stretches or exercises
A lot of people find that exercising in the morning helps them stay energized throughout the day.
If you can’t commit yourself to an early morning workout, try sneaking in some gentle stretches during your lunch break or before you go to sleep at night.
Get organized and make plans for the day ahead
Another good use of time spent in bed is getting organized and making plans for the day ahead. This could include writing down your tasks or ideas that come into your head.
Play a game on your phone or iPad
You might think that playing games on your phone is a waste of time, but you can use them to build skills or other abilities. Puzzle games can improve your problem-solving skills, for instance.
If you have trouble falling asleep, playing games on your phone could help you relax and wind down.
Watch an educational video
This isn’t the same as watching something for entertainment, but it’s still an effective way to learn something new and sharpen your skills at the same time.
Youtube is full of videos about almost anything under the sun — from how to fix common household problems, to how to invest in stocks, to how history’s most infamous leaders came into power.
Get a side hustle
What better way to use your time than to make more money? If you can’t get out of bed, try finding remote work that doesn’t require you to leave your room.
You can write, edit, do customer support, bookkeeping, or other jobs from home and make extra cash on the side.
Clean your room
Since you’re already in bed, why not clean your room? Dust off your furniture and keep your floor free from clothes, hair, and other unwanted stuff.
Your room will be more pleasant when you get back in bed after cleaning it up.
Listen to an audiobook
If you love reading but don’t have the time, listening to an audiobook is the next best thing you can do in bed.
Download Audible for Android or iPhone and choose from the wide collection of audiobooks available on the app.
Drink Water
Water is essential for a healthy lifestyle. We need it to survive, but sometimes we forget how important it is until we are dehydrated.
Drinking water first thing in the morning will help wake you up and prepare you for the day ahead. Personally, I always feel more energized when I drink water upon waking up.
Plan Tomorrow’s Outfit
If you hate picking out what to wear in the morning as much as I do, then planning your outfit for the next day before going to bed is a great idea.
This can save you time in the morning and give you one less thing to worry about before starting your day.
