Times are weird. Without having the option to go out and socialize or explore, it can be easy to get bored. Fortunately, a lot of companies and organizations are offering free programs and entertainment to help turn their boredom into productivity and fun! Check out some of these free online resources to inspire your mind, imagination or body.

Online Courses

It’s a great time to learn more about the topics you’ve always been interested in. Coursera(coursera.org) and EdX(edx.org) are offering online courses in many subjects for FREE. There’s even a course from Yale University offered on coursera.org that focuses on happiness and productivity-something we can all use more of in times like this.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being?action=enroll&adgroupid=102459401907&adpostion=&authMode=signup&authType=facebook&campaignid=9728548210&completeMode=notAuthorized&creativeid=427875370475&device=c&devicemodel=&gclid=CjwKCAjwssD0BRBIEiwA-JP5rKP9CcflAm_FjR9BQABV9oinGQuarkbosuksR5ZapzATD-laHPbvvhoCBxEQAvD_BwE&hide_mobile_promo&keyword=wellbeing+training+courses&matchtype=b&network=g&utm_content=09-ScienceofWellBeing-US&utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg#

Museums

Many museums are offering free online tours. Check out the Louvre (https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne#tabs), Smithsonian(https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/), or Vatican(http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html) from the comfort of your own home! If you’re a nature lover, Google Earth has got your back. Take a peek at your favorite National Park or one you’ve never been to (https://earth.google.com/web/@34.73253844,-94.2082289,312.21005962a,12000019.88283111d,35y,0h,0t,0r/data=Ci0SKxIgMzVhNjc1YmQ0NjVjMTFlOTg0Yjg1NTMyNWRjMDk2MzQiB3ZveV90b2M)  Check out the websites of other local or national museums to see who has the coolest collections!

Animals

Wondering what the elephants are up to? Check out a live stream at the San Diego Zoo(https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos)! If marine life is more up your alley, take a virtual walking tour at the National Aquarium(https://aqua.org/media/virtualtours/baltimore/index.html)! Be sure to follow your local zoos and aquariums on social media for more wholesome content.

Fitness

CorePower Yoga is streaming a variety of live yoga classes on YouTube, open to all levels. Check out their website or Youtube channel for the schedule. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4z1_0UdNR70GZE9eGuDY_VlQBE78ebQ8&

If you like to create your own workouts or work at your own pace head over to the App Store and download Gymshark for free workout programs and plans. Orangetheory is also offering free fitness programs on their website(https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/athome/all-otathome-videos/).