So you have finished watching all your favorite shows on Netflix and are tired of listening to the same monotonous news on the TV. Here's what you can do to be more productive while you're stuck at home!
Try yoga
Yoga has been life-changing for me during the quarantine. I never intended to try it and the first time I did was because my mom kept reiterating its endless benefits. When I sat down one evening and started focusing on relaxing my muscles, I realized how calming it is!
With everything going around in the world today, a little relaxation is just what we need and yoga helps in elevating stress and stimulating the body. Your top priority should be to maintain your mental and physical well-being so set realistic goals and do what you can, even practicing it twice a week is beneficial. Try and find a place that is peaceful and quiet to avoid bumping into the wall!
Learn to cook a new dish
Whether you are an experienced cook or brand new at cooking, utilize this time to experiment with some interesting recipes!
There are plenty of delicious and fulfilling recipes you can cook when you're bored and have nothing to do. You don't have to be a master chef to make some tasty desserts. All you need is some sugar (usually) and an empty stomach (obviously!!) Try your hand at making some irresistible chocolate cake or go for some lavish creation like a dutch apple pie. You can even watch a baking show while eating! Isn't that interesting?
If you haven't watched The Great British Baking Show, you're missing out on some of the best recipes! This show is insightful and full of amazing cooking tips! You can even learn how to avoid a soggy bottom ( and much, much more) with tips from one of the best bakers, Mary berry!
So, now when you feel boredom stricken in the lockdown, cook some scrumptious food while watching your favorite baking shows!
Create your ultimate vision board
What kind of life do you want? Where do you want to live? What countries do you want to visit? Creating a vision board with answers to all these questions is a great way to use your creative skills. Draw a few images or just print them out and stick them on a blank sheet of paper. It's a powerful tool that helps you identify your interests and prepare for your future.
Hang the board in your room at a place where you can see it every day and try to visualize your goals which will help you achieve them!
Organize a virtual party
Who doesn't love to party? Organizing a party with your friends seems impossible in times like these but with Zoom you can host a virtual party with your friends. Gather all your foodie friends for a nice dinner over Zoom. Have everyone prepare some meals or y'all can watch some cooking videos together and make tasty dishes.
Don't forget to create an online party invitation so that everyone has a link to the meeting and online invitations create excitement at a time when we need social gatherings more so than ever!
Learn a new language
While you're stuck at home, you can surely pick up a new language to learn. All of us know of at least one language we wish we knew and now is the perfect time to learn a fun new language. Learning a new language is super easy and there are dozens of apps available online which provide this service for free. Duolingo is one of the most efficient learning tools which helps you become fluent in different languages.
When I started watching One day at a Time, a popular sitcom on Netflix, I got motivated to learn Spanish. I used Duolingo and I loved it! The other reason why I started learning Spanish is that I have been living in New York for the last 2 years and it is the second most common language spoken there. So, in my opinion, speaking another language is an incredible skill and you should be proud if you have decided to pursue this in lockdown!
Buena Suerte - on your new language learning journey!
