Fun-filled home activities to do during the lockdown
With another two-week extension of the national lockdown, try to stay busy and creative.
If the thought of being locked in your home for 21 days causes you to feel anxious, know that you are not alone. Most (if not all) of us are having trouble wrapping our minds around how we are going to cope with being stuck in isolation for an extended period of time.
CEO of RE/MAX of South Africa, Adrian Goslett, encourages South Africans to find purpose in the fact that we all have a major role to play in reducing the spread of the virus by staying at home, practicing social distancing, and being extra hygienic.
“I encourage people to use this time for personal development. As much as we love binge watching Netflix, there are many other activities we can do to stay happy, healthy and calm. For starters, this is a unique opportunity to spend quality time with your family, to start writing the novel we’ve been dreaming about, or to finally learn how to speak another language,” he suggests.
Take a look at the below ideas on how to keep busy and intrigued at home during the national lockdown:
Cook up a storm
Food can be a great comfort during this time, so get your creative juices flowing.
“You can’t go to restaurants, so you’ll have to bring restaurant quality food to your home. Set the table and lay the scene of your very own at-home restaurant. For variety, host your dinner in a different room of the house each night. If the weather’s good, you can do alfresco dining. To up the ante, create a live cooking show to share on your social media or have a cook-off with your partner.”
Declutter your space
You need to find ways to still feel productive even though you’re at home. Tackling household chores and projects can help provide that feeling of accomplishment.
“If you’ve always wanted your clothing cupboard to be colour coordinated, now is as good a time as ever to make it happen. Everyone has a dedicated cupboard for Tupperware, which rarely stays tidy. Use this time to declutter and reorganise your kitchen. As a bonus, you could sell the things you pack out to earn a little bit of cash once this lockdown is lifted.”
Find your ‘zen’
Exercise releases much needed endorphins to improve your mood over this time. It can be helpful to create a designated workout space. There are many at-home exercises that you can find online and do in the comfort of your lounge.
DIY projects
There are plenty of things that you can fix, create or do at home, so get out your notebook and start jotting down any do-it-yourself projects you’ve always wanted to do but could never make time for. You can find many tutorials online on re-purposing items in your house. Even if the DIY project is as small as moving the furniture to open the space up, any small updates will improve the environment and lift your spirits.
“We all need to stay strong and keep motivated during this time. Although it sounds simple enough, it may become challenging as the days start to pass. Keep an eye out for any new updates regarding the virus but try to stay away from all the fake news floating around social media. Things will return to normal, so don’t allow yourself to get swept up in the panic,” Goslett concludes.
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