Things to do to keep yourself busy during the lockdown

It has been days now since the lockdown was imposed across the world. This lockdown aims to achieve what people today call social distancing. Social distancing is one of the methods that doctors have proposed to slow down the Covid-19 pandemic from spreading across the globe. While a majority of us are in our homes trying to protect ourselves from this pandemic, another issue is seen to exist. We are becoming the victims of boredom , loneliness and sorrow.

In today’s social and highly proactive society, this lockdown means a change in lifestyles for many. For days to come, a trip to the mall or cinema or even to the park is not a viable option. Staying at home is mandatory for the community’s benefit but it has an adverse effect on our day to day lives. Ironically as we sit at home to protect ourselves from this deadly virus, we are falling prey to the emotions of sorrow and loneliness. Here are a few creative ways through which you can make the best of the situation, utilise your time and side by side keep your body healthy. The 8 various activities that you can try are:

1. Exercising : Yoga or other exercises: We aren’t able to go down to play or for a walk but that shouldn’t mean that you sacrifice your physical fitness. So why not try a few simple exercises like sit-ups or crunches or push-ups to keep your body fit. Another popular way to keep your body healthy and your mind calm is yoga.

2. Listening to music, singing or even dancing: Fun, Innovative and Entertaining. It keeps you happy and occupied. Listening to your favourite album or dancing to your favourite tune. These are tasks that provide you a way to let all your energy loose.

3. Exploring the various forms of art: A beautiful and creative way to keep yourself occupied and at the same time healthy. It engages your creative side and also provides you a sense of completion by the end of it. It all depends on you whether you wish to pick up a paint brush and produce a beautiful piece of contemporary art or pick up some sketches and do some pop-art , art deco. Who knows maybe the next masterpiece shall be yours.

4. Cooking and Baking: A fun-filled and also stomach filling activity. You can cook Italian, Mexican , Indian , Chinese or any other cuisine or you can simply check out some mouth-watering dishes on the internet that use just the minimal amount of ingredients.

5. Chatting and talking to your friends: It has been rightly said that social distancing isn’t actually emotional distancing. Talking and chatting to your friends helps you to vent out your thoughts and emotions. During times like this, talking to them keeps your happiness levels in check.

6. Starting/ Exploring something new: Sitting at home with nothing to do is a perfect time to start something new , master a skill set or learn a new language. Here are a few skill sets that you can master or learn: Learning a new coding language, Starting a new book or series, Making your own animated short film, Writing your own song or even making your very own comic.

7. Cleaning, Organising or Rearranging: You may not only end up finishing the chores you have been assigned but also be able to de-stress your mind mentally. And as we all know: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”

8. Reading or Writing: Starting a book or series that you always wanted to read or making a diary entry or writing a poem on a topic that is close to your heart. A very easy, creative yet efficient way of utilising your time and doing something productive.

So why not try something in the coming days and utilise your time efficiently. Hope you keep yourself busy, doing something new , fun and innovative and please stay home and stay safe!!