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Technology-Free Quarantine Activities

If your screen time is scarily increasing... pay attention

Caroline Canny
Apr 15, 2020
Fordham University
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Technology-Free Quarantine Activities

During quarantine, it is pretty easy to just lay in bed and watch Netflix, scroll Instagram and watch TikTok's all day. However, that probably isn't the best for your eyes or brain or personal being, and honestly, that gets pretty boring after a while. Here are some fun activities to keep you busy that don't require a screen!

Painting & Drawing

I honestly don't know what happened to me, but I have had the overwhelming feeling to paint and draw. It's extremely fun and relaxing while getting out your "creative juices", and it's honestly pretty fun to facetime your friends while painting and drawing.

Clean Your Room

I know that sounds disgustingly boring, but it's kinda necessary when you can't leave your room. Currently, your room should be sort of like your sanctuary and make you happy. Also, you may find some fun things in your room- I just found my string and have been making string bracelets.

Journal

My mom has been telling me to journal for like, ever, but I never wanted to. But, now I decided to do it during this time. It's actually pretty fun and makes your ~feelings~ flow.

Read

Although it physically pains me to read a 4 page pdf for class, I have always liked to read like fun books. Recently, I started reading for fun again and its actually very fun and ~calming~.

Walking

During this quarantine, I have walked in my neighborhood more than I have in the entire 10 years of living here. It's great to get outside, get some fresh air, and listen to music.

Tye-Dye

If you've spent a second on social media, during this whole time- you'd know that tye-dye is everywhere. I've finally convinced my mom to let me buy a kit, but it's not coming til may so i am COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS.

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