Six best ways to pass the time on a rainy day

For others, a rainy day means a gloomy one. Children won’t be able to play outdoors, and some adults will have to cancel their plans. 

But while a rainy day keeps you from enjoying the great outdoors, it’s a lovely time to loosen up and give in to the sleepiness rain makes you feel. As per resources, the sound of raindrops falling onto the roof or windows, called ‘pink noise,’ reduces your brain activity, making it an effective sleep aid. Furthermore, the lack of sunlight on a rainy day makes you feel drowsy or a little blue.  

Though there’s nothing wrong with sleeping in when it’s raining cats and dogs, there are various ways you can still have fun indoors. Read on to check out some of the best activities to indulge in.  

Play games  

One of the simple but exciting ways to pass the time on a rainy day is to play games. You can play board or video games with your kids and other family members. In fact, research states that playing board games with kids can help sharpen their concentration skills, relieve anxiety, and promote teamwork within the family.   

he good thing about participating in these online games is that you don’t need to travel to an actual place to play. You can sit in your pyjamas, open your phone, and play anytime, anywhere.   

Whatever game you choose to play, you’ll relish every moment of it.

Pamper yourself 

Some people usually lounge on the couch, watch TV, or sleep when it’s raining. But other than those, why not elevate your indoor lounging experience and turn a rainy day into a self-pampering one? 

Take a bubble bath while sipping a glass of your favourite wine, listening to music, or reading a book. Or you can deep condition your hair or put on a lip mask or eye mask while unwinding on the sofa and binge-watching a popular series. 

Do anything that makes you feel relaxed and happy. A rainy day is an excellent opportunity to focus on and treat yourself. Once the sun’s out, you’ll feel ready and rejuvenated to step out. 

Get busy in the kitchen 

It has been said that the rainy season can sometimes make people hungrier than usual. That’s because when sunlight gets blocked and the atmosphere turns dark, the hormone serotonin decreases, causing people to crave carbs and feel hungrier. 

So, if you usually feel like treating yourself to something on a rainy day, why not make yourself busy in the kitchen? You can cook or bake your favourite food or browse through that old family recipe book you probably haven’t opened for a long time. Better yet, go out of your comfort zone and try making a dish you’ve never cooked or baked before. 

By preparing dishes, you’ll get to try delicious food, stay preoccupied, and forget all about the blues associated with the rainy season. 

Cleanse your social media accounts 

The rainy season may seem like the perfect time to lie on your bed or plop down on your sofa and scroll endlessly through your social media accounts. However, research shows excessive social media usage has been linked to an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. 

So, instead of spending the entire day scrolling mindlessly on your phone, take the time to cleanse your social media accounts and weed out people, blogs, pages, or accounts you don’t want to see in your feed anymore. Unfriend, unfollow, or block anyone that triggers negative feelings, like insecurity, dissatisfaction, and FOMO. Then put down or hide your phone for the rest of the day and engage in more productive activities. 

Exercise indoors 

Sometimes, a long rainy day can leave you feeling down. To shake off the blues, you can do some indoor exercises. Working out at home can be a great option, especially if you don’t feel like hitting the gym. Plus, it can improve your mood and overall health. 

Recharge 

If you’ve run out of things to do and the rain hasn’t shown signs of stopping, you don’t need to pressure yourself to do something. Spend the rest of the day recharging yourself. You can cosy up your bedroom by adding more pillows, blankets or hanging fairy lights.  

Wrapping up

A rainy day doesn’t have to be a gloomy one. You can draw yourself a soothing bath or whip up something new in the kitchen. Rainy days will be even more wonderful when you engage in some of these activities with your family or friends.

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