Ahhhhh, you’re injured and the boredom is starting to creep in.
Being stuck in a cast and sidelined from your usual activities can be incredibly frustrating. Whether you’re recovering from a broken bone, surgery, or another injury, the days can feel long and repetitive—and your patience might be wearing thin.
You may find yourself hobbling around the house, searching for creative ways to stay mentally engaged while your body does the hard work of healing. You’re feeling cooped up, restless, and maybe even a little stir-crazy.
Sound familiar? It’s enough to make anyone irritable. You want to do something—anything—but your options feel so limited.
Hang in there, help is on the way! Here’s a list of activities to help keep your mind active and your spirits up while you rest and recover. These ideas can help distract you from the things you can’t do right now—and remind you of what you still can.
- Binge-watch your favorite movies or a childhood TV series from start to finish
- Play board games, start a puzzle, blow bubbles, or bust out the Play-Doh…why not?
- Sort through old photos and make scrapbooks for your family and friends
- Learn something new, like knitting, playing the piano, sofa juggling, or maybe even a new language
- Create a free blog, share your experience AND your road to recovery in the midst of a pandemic
- Start that bucket list; in fact, make a book with photos to help inspire you during this time (think about who you’ll want to share this experience with years from now!)
- Research your next vacation; big or small, near or far…plan something fun
- Color…who doesn’t love to color? It actually releases tension, too! For FUN coloring pictures, click HERE
- Create a playlist. Add all your favorite songs and jam out while making it. Cheers you up and gives you something you can use forever!
- Decorate your cast, boot, or crutch; family stuck at home might also enjoy sharing this project with you! Be sure to check out our 3 part blog series “How to Bling Your Boot, Cast, & Crutches“, too!
Here’s a bonus tip: Do something “old-fashioned”. Write thank you (and catch-up) notes to your friends and family!
We’d love to hear from our readers! Please leave your best family-friendly tips and ideas, below!