Amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus, doctors and medical health professionals are urging people to refrain from going out in public, and to distance themselves in order to prevent the virus from spreading further. The government has advised against public gatherings, and organisations are allowing their employees to work from home. While introverts are enjoying this period of self-isolation, it may become taxing for many who are used to being around people and have an outgoing lifestyle. If you’re wondering what you can do with limited company and are having trouble killing time, here are a few suggestions for you to kill your time.
1. Learn A New Skill
Thanks to the internet, there are loads of websites that offer a plethora of courses to choose from. And knowledge never goes to waste, whether it’s a course that will help you hone your skills and help in your career, or something you want to learn for fun. Now is the time to invest in yourself.
2. Make Macrame Wall Art
If you’ve always wanted to add a bohemian touch to your home, then Macramé is the perfect art form for you to learn. The materials are pretty easily available – basic ropes and yarns that you’ll find at any local supplies store. So, get knotting.
3. Try Yoga and Meditation
Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises help reduce stress and keep the blood circulation going. It’s always good to have some form of exercise, and basic yoga poses are pretty easy to learn at home.
4. Read a book!
You know how you’ve been meaning to read that one book, but you just end up turning on something on Netflix, and binge watch it till 4 AM, and then tell yourself you’ll start that book tomorrow? Yes? Go, read that book.
5. Focus on clean eating
Yahi time hai, full body detox karlo. Anyway, you shouldn’t be going out to any restaurants to eat food. It’s a good reason to just go on a detox. Eat fruits and khichdi, drink immunity shots and juices, and add tonnes of antioxidants to your diet. This is probably the time that your body needs it the most.
6. Learn how to cook/bake
Of course, post detox you’ll want to commit the best of all the seven sins – gluttony. Avoiding food outside is advisable, and not stepping out (unless absolutely necessary) is imperative. The next best alternative is DIY, my friends. Learn how to make pizza from scratch, or bake a rum cake; choose your poison!
7. Build your own terrace/balcony garden
Gardening is therapeutic. Research into indoor and outdoor plants, and plant saplings and flowers. If you have a terrace space, now would be a good time to work on your terrace garden. If you don’t want something that requires as much commitment, succulent plants and money plants are good, low maintenance options.
8. Redecorate and make a productivity corner
If you’re working from home, it’s important to have a space in your home where you can sit and work. (Tip: As far away from a bed as possible.) Pick a corner, and redecorate as per what makes you feel productive. Go all out with motivational quotes, hang a monthly planner, whatever works for you.
9. Marie Kondo your life
No time like now to decide what “sparks joy”. I know you have too many clothes you don’t wear, too many books you’ll never read, and progress reports from Standard V when you got all straight A’s. Throw that stuff out, or better yet, donate!
10. CALL YOUR MOM.
It’s a trying time for everyone. Your parents, old friends, cousins, everyone is going through the same thing. You can’t catch up with them at your favourite bar over a round of beers, but you can call them. Social distancing doesn’t mean complete isolation. It’ll help you keep your mental health in check, and make you feel like you’re not the only one going through this.
