8. Channel Your Inner Artist

You don’t have to be Michelangelo (or even a former art major) to find your muse. Doing something creative will free your mind, help you relax, and – just maybe – help you unstick a tough problem you’ve been grappling with at work or at home.
9. Write a Guest Post For Your Favorite Blog

You’re already an expert on something – even if that ‘something’ is just the funniest gifs on the web. So why not share your expertise with the world?
Fringe benefit: this will help you build up your social media following, too.
10. Skype An Old Friend
Let’s face it, most of us are wayyyy too busy to catch up with long distance BFFs on a regular basis. So when boredom strikes, take advantage! Call someone you used to be super-tight with and catch up. They’ll probably have some amazing stories for you.