How To Entertain Yourself At Home This Fall

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The official start to fall isn’t until next week, but harvest-themed décor is already in full swing, and the weather is getting cooler (for some of us anyway). Here in the Southeast, it’s still hot and humid during the day, but the early mornings and evenings have begun to cool off. With many of us still on the “Stay Home” train, falling temperatures mean we will be looking for new indoor activities to help us stay busy this season. Here are four simple ideas:

Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs)

A few years ago, a writing group member introduced me to a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). You can find a MOOC for just about any topic you’re interested in. The courses are taught by faculty from around the world, and they are free. If you’d like a certificate, you can pay a fee to receive one, but just attending the class won’t cost you a dime. A MOOC could be a great way to learn a new subject matter or improve existing skills. You can click here for more information. 

 Professional Organization Webinars

Some professional organizations are offering free or discounted webinars right now. If there’s a group you’ve been watching, but haven’t had the funds to invest in, take another look at their calendar. They may now be offering affordable, virtual options. A professional organization that I am a member of provided a few free webinars last month. I don’t recall them ever offering current content for free. I think it was their way of keeping members interest, while also recognizing that a lot of people don’t have extra money to spend right now.

 Virtual Workshops 

This stay-at-home lifestyle has led a lot of content creators and influencers, to push themselves into overdrive. It seems like everyone has a new virtual course or series coming out soon. I admit, not everyone is offering their content for free. If you see a workshop that interests you, do your research. Browse the creator’s social media platforms to get a better idea about whether what is being sold, may really be beneficial to you. 

 Listen to a New Podcast

Podcasts were my go-to while driving around town running errands. Since I haven’t been in the car as much, there are a ton of “new” episodes that I have yet to listen to. I prefer listening to music during my Saturday morning cleaning routine. However, listening to podcasts (even old episodes) has been a nice change. If you need something else to help you power through your weekly routines, find a new podcast, or catch up on episodes that you missed.

I hope one or two of these suggestions will add a little variety to your time inside this Fall. If not, there is a lot of binge-worthy content being released on streaming channels right now. In fact, I already have a few selections saved.