10 Productive Things You Can Do on the Couch Besides Binge-Watch TV

With so many ways to spend your time, it's a shame to waste hours upon hours on TV — especially because the more you watch, the greater your risk of death from causes like cancer and heart disease, according to some T-E-R-R-I-F-Y-I-N-G research recently published in The American Journal of Preventative Medicine. 

So, instead of nursing your remote, or — god forbid — moving, add these ideas to your arsenal for the next lazy day.

1. Treat yo'self to a massage. You don't need a masseuse to relieve tension in your hands:

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Your neck:

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And your face: 

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And you don't need to tip.

2. Tweet at someone you respect and compliment their work. The author of the book you just read? The creator of the show you'd otherwise be binge-watching? Put down the remote and make their day.

3. Actually compose a bucket list. Where do you want to go? What do you want to learn? What goals do you want to achieve? It's a hell of a lot easier to make your dreams come true after you articulate them, even if it's only in a note on your phone.  

4. Plan your next vacation. Like watching TV, this can help you think big with relatively little effort. Start on Kayak, which has an explore function that lets you chart the cheapest outgoing flights out by location and season.

5. Choose an ingredient you've never cooked before and find a new recipe that features it. Chances are, you'll pin it and never make it, so you'll really NEVER HAVE TO MOVE. (And on the off chance that you do feel inspired to relocate to the kitchen? Your tastebuds will almost definitely thank you.)

6. Instagram the pet who loves couch time as much as you do. If yours is as cute as any of these, you're about to get allll the likes.

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And while you're at it? Try these tips to up your Insta game. 

7. Do this couch workout. ​You won't need any equipment — except a cushy place to collapse when you're done.  

8. Actually try one of the nail art designs you've pinned or liked on Instagram. Just use a magazine or dinner tray for a flat surface. You'll either surprise yourself or surface with a hilarious #NailFail:​

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9. Use these iPhone storage hacks and this simple tip to make your phone work better. 

10. Masturbate. What do you think guys do when they're bored — before they even think of Netflix?

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