I found myself doing that a lot (especially with being at home now), but recently, I've started using that "dead" time to play the guitar like practice a scale

I found myself doing that a lot (especially with being at home now), but recently, I've started using that "dead" time to play the guitar like practice a scale or something straightforward. That allows me to feel less guilty for getting bored while still getting a bit better at a skill that I value.