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Activity ideas

Browse things to do instead of scrolling, by category or by how much time you have. For ideas personalized to your own screen time and interests, use the Instead app.
Try the interactive pickerPick a time window and an interest and get a real activity idea, right on this site.
5-minute activitiesQuick things to do instead of scrolling when you only have a few minutes.
15-minute activitiesActivity ideas that fit into a short break away from your phone.
30-minute activitiesThings to do instead when you have half an hour to spend.
60-minute activitiesActivity ideas sized for a full hour of free time.
Creative activitiesThings to do instead of scrolling that involve making something.
Fitness activitiesActivity ideas that get you moving instead of scrolling.
Learning activitiesThings to do instead of scrolling that teach you something new.
Social activitiesActivity ideas for spending time with other people instead of your phone.
Outdoor activitiesThings to do instead of scrolling that get you outside.
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