Bake

Baking is a sure way to distract yourself and, at the same time, eat plenty of baked goods during the holiday. Baking can be very therapeutic, especially when done alone. It is a great way to disconnect from the electronics while still having fun.

Instead of spending your days locked up in your room, get your hands dirty, and try baking something you wouldn’t normally bake.

Baking is a way to enjoy your own company in a way that is not stigmatized. There are plenty of things you can bake—even if you aren’t the most skillful baker. Things such as cookies and brownies are pretty easy to bake, and can be decorated holiday themed. The holidays are a perfect time to start owning baking skills as pastries, and all sorts of goods are enjoyed during the cold weather.

Not only will you be able to bake them, but (and for most) the best part is you’ll be able to enjoy them after. Instead of going to the stores to buy already packaged and processed pastries, you can make your own with just a little bit of hard but enjoyable work.

Baking can also be adapted to anyone. You can bake a fancy tart like you can bake a batch of cookies. It’s not about the time it takes, but the process and delicious reward at the end.