Productive & Fun Things To Do During Lockdown

Nowadays Covid 19 pandemic has become a serious cause of global fear and concern. However, we can avoid the life-threatening virus from affecting us and our loved ones. Many people are finding coronavirus lockdown comfortable. If you are not one among them, you definitely need to engage in something to make this time at home productive rather than boring or frustrating.

Here are some ideas of how to use your time wisely & healthy during a lockdown.

• Keep yourself updated

Reading books is a habit of the highest standard. The more you read, the more your perception gets clearer, and the more you gain knowledge. Give yourself a break from reading COVID-19 news and create a window of time to keep yourself updated on literature from your field.

• Learn a new language

Lockdown gives you plenty of time to dedicate to learning a new language. With a wide selection of YouTube videos and online tutorials it is not a big task to learn a new language.

• Learn to code

In this digital age, the ability to code can put you at a major advantage. Now is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain new skills. Try it today.

• Yoga and exercise

It is probably the best time you can indulge in exercising and ensuring that you remain healthy and fit. It will improve your immunity and make your body less susceptible to the Coronavirus.

• Deep clean your house

The most important thing to do when it comes to preventing the spread of the virus around your home is disinfecting frequently touched items. Having taken a decision to clear the mess or trash, it can be a challenging task to know where to begin the exercise, which room or section of a house to start with. This is an activity that you don't have to do all at once, but it will keep you busy for at least 30 minutes each day for a couple of days.

• Watch movies and TV shows

This is the idle time you can indulge in binge-watching old or new movies that you have never seen before. Pick a few good movies, grab some popcorn and call your family members to engage in this fun activity. 

• Play Indoor games

It's a great way to get entertained during this lockdown time by playing games like chess, ludo, card games etc. By playing games, you will get to consume some quality time with your family members and create enchanted scenarios. These games are quite exciting and positively influence the mind.

• Time to learn to cook

Cooking can be lots of fun and allows us to choose our own ingredients and menu based on our taste. You can find great recipes online, even if you’re on a limited budget. A lot of YouTube videos are also available for free and you can try new dishes everyday.

• Understand nutrition

Understanding nutrition and how food affects your body, health, and mood, will help you make better decisions for your overall well being and even better use of your current food cupboard.

• Start a blog

Interest in pastimes like cooking and board games has shot up over recent weeks – if your hobbies are trending, why not set up a blog and share your knowledge? Writing can be an incredibly therapeutic practice and one which can help to pass the time.

• Don’t forget to take breaks

Planning breaks into your schedule is really important. Schedule rest breaks and make them part of your day to day routine, so that you can recharge your batteries and keep achieving your goals effectively.