Did you know that people who use their smartphone on the toilet sit there on average significantly longer – and have up to 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids? That a bathroom visit occasionally takes a bit longer is completely normal. However, with a smartphone, you easily lose track of time – and often sit longer than would actually be necessary.
Between boredom and mindless scrolling, there is fortunately a middle ground. In this overview you will find analog alternatives for longer bathroom visits without screens. All activities are consciously chosen so that they are easy to implement, can be interrupted at any time and are meaningful.
A few stitches crocheted on each bathroom visit – this gradually creates a project and is perfect for small, regular progress.
Instructions:
→ Hat instructions
→ Scarf instructions
→ Pot holder instructions
Solving the cube or training against time – a classic activity that promotes concentration and spatial thinking.
Recommendations:
→ Rubik's Cube with timer
→ Rubik's Cube simple
Daily bathroom doodles – big ideas can emerge from small sketches.
Recommendations:
→ Mini sketchbook with spiral binding
→ Mini sketchbook with hardcover
Paper and folding instructions at hand, and from one sheet emerge animals, flowers or geometric shapes.
Recommendation:
→ Origami set
Hand and finger positions (mudras) from yoga relax, promote blood circulation and can be practiced anywhere.
Recommendation:
→ Finger yoga book
Training hand strength – particularly valuable for people who type or write a lot.
Recommendations:
→ Smart grip trainer
→ Grip trainer simple
From a thread, headbands, small baskets or cords quickly emerge with the French knitter – simple, meditative and productive.
Recommendation:
→ French knitter set
Instructions:
→ Headband
→ Small basket
Learning a new knot every day – practical knowledge that can be useful in everyday life.
Recommendation:
→ Knot box
With general knowledge or fun facts – short reading snacks that convey knowledge without overwhelming.
Recommendation:
→ Neon "Useless Knowledge"
Anatomy, law, math and more – perfect for anyone who wants to learn regularly.
Recommendations:
→ Anatomy flashcards
→ Flashcards for various training courses
Offline puzzling without screens – Sudoku offers a classic puzzle activity.
Recommendation:
→ Sudoku block
Nonograms, Kakuro and other puzzle variants – the selection is large and offers varied challenges.
Recommendations:
→ Nonogram puzzle book
→ Kakuro puzzle book
Theoretically solving chess situations – perfect for chess fans who want to train without a board.
Recommendation:
→ Checkmate in two moves
Puzzling with your hands instead of scrolling with your thumb – these puzzles promote spatial thinking and patience.
Recommendations:
→ IQ wooden puzzle
→ Metal puzzle
Small enclosed labyrinths where a ball usually has to be moved from A to B – promotes concentration and fine motor skills.
Recommendation:
→ Perplexus New Epic
Strengthening positive thoughts – short, inspiring sentences that can lift your mood.
Recommendation:
→ Affirmation cards