Image by Tina Dawson on Unsplash Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A few days at home is great for a lot of people. But, weeks? People will inevitably get bored and even grouchy and cranky. For the sake of everybody though, we just all have to suck it up and wait it out. Besides, believe it or not, being cooped up at home this long does have its upsides. The best one is time. Now, you have all the time in the world to indulge in things you’ve never had time to do before. And you can’t use the excuse “I don’t have time” anymore to skimp out on things you should’ve done already. To spare you from general boredom, we’ve got you here a list of 10 productive things to do while in house quarantine. Make the most of your time, enjoy, and stay safe! 1. Work on Your Health Before the quarantine, a lot of us had busy schedules that kept us from taking care of ourselves properly. Now, it’s time to prioritize that especially in the midst of this pandemic. So, take up an exercise routine even just a simple one. There are plenty of fun ones like dance workouts that you can do indoors. Also, why not start eating a little healthier? And most important of all, why not catch up on that much-needed sleep we’re always mostly deprived of? Image by Form on Unsplash 2. Cook Unless you plan on living on takeouts for the duration of this quarantine, now is the time to brush up your cooking skills. Look up some easy and simple recipes online. Or raid your kitchen and figure out what creative dishes you can make with what you have. You can also take this time to eat and cook healthier. Don’t worry if it doesn’t turn out as you’d hope it would. You’re the only one who’d notice anyway. 3. Finish That Pending Novel Or Start One Aside from catching up on series and movies, it’s also the best time to catch up on that long-time unfinished novel or to start one. You can go for some dystopian tropes, the classic romance stories, some thrilling sci-fi action, or whatever floats your boat. You won’t even need to go to the bookstore since a lot of books are available online as e-books. So, find yourself a cozy corner and start turning those pages. Image by Nong Vang on Unsplash 4. Play Board Games, Trivia Games, or Puzzles Next in our list of things to do while in house quarantine is to spend time with your loved ones. And what more fun way is there than to play some games with them? Bust out your monopoly boards, scrabble boards, Sorry! chips, Codename cards, uno cards, and whatnot and spend the day with your family. This is one surefire way for you all to have fun and even forget that you’ve been cooped up for so long. 5. Practice Self-Care Aside from your physical health, now is also a crucial time to take care of your mental health. It’s okay to feel stressed and afraid during a pandemic. But, taking the time to take a good break from all the noise can help ease those feelings. Do things that make you happy like watching good movies, listening to good music or a podcast, cooking, dancing, or whatever works for you. You can even try meditation or yoga. Also, don’t forget to take a break from the news and social media to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Turn your attention elsewhere for a minute and let yourself breathe. 6. Declutter Everyone’s always trying to put off clearing away some stuff. But, now that you have more time than ever, it’s time to stop saying later. And it’s time to start Marie Kodo-ing your place. Give up those clothes you haven’t touched in a year and stow them away for donation or selling. Stow away those books you don’t plan on reading any more. And simply get rid of things you don’t need anymore. 7. Start a New Hobby Starting out a new hobby is one of the best things you can do in this list of things to do while in house quarantine. With your extra time, you can beef up your general skillset. For instance, you can start learning how to play a musical instrument. You can also dive into the arts and start learning how to paint and draw. You can even take up photography and start with things at home. The options are endless! You just have to pick one. Image by Steve Johnson on Unsplash 8. Learn DIY Crafts If you find more joy in crafts, this one’s for you. There are plenty of things you can learn to DIY. And it can be fun. Plus, the feeling of accomplishing and creating something with your own hands is so fulfilling in itself. Maybe after this quarantine, you’ll be well on your way to making useful things for yourself like tote bags, scarves, jackets and plenty other more. 9. Make New Habits According to science, it can take 18 days to 254 days to form a new habit. So, if you’ve been wanting to change up something in your lifestyle, now is a good time to start. For instance, you might want to start waking up earlier, you might want to start working out, you might want to start cooking, or any of the like. Start now and by the time this quarantine is lifted, you’d have already made a tremendous change to your lifestyle. Image by The Honest Company on Unsplash 10. Clean Your Home Lastly in our list of things to do while in house quarantine is to clean your home. With all the time in your hands, now is as good as any day. So, stop skimping on that good deep clean to your home. This way, you won’t have anything to worry about once you’re back to your usual life post-quarantine. We hope this list of things to do while in house quarantine has helped you find something to fill your time. Now, stay safe and keep hope! Facebook Comments
