13 Ways to Banish Boredom, Even When You’re Broke AF

2. Window Shop

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Online shopping is a wonderful way to virtually realize your most lavish fantasies – just make sure you hide your credit cards first, or this can get dangerous!

We recommend curating a Pinterest board of all your wish list items. Share it with your friends and fam before your next bday, and not only will you get exactly what you want, gift shopping will be a breeze for them – so everybody wins.  

Or, you can just wait until your viral video makes you a millionaire, and then splurge.

 

3. Get Cultured

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When was the last time you watched something on Netflix that wasn’t recommended for you? 

You don’t know you don’t like French Film Noir until you try it.

 

4. Support A Good Cause

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There are two ways to do this.

First, you can participate in volunteer activities within your community. Who knows, maybe your local animal shelter is looking for someone to walk, pet, and play with some adorable pups!

Second, you can make it your mission to complete a random act of kindness. You could hand out flowers from your lawn, set up a free advice stand, or give out free hugs – the list goes on.

Either way, the smiles you’ll receive from the people you’re helping will inevitably make you feel good all over.

Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.