Its 3 months of being quarantined at home. And don’t know how long it will take to normalise the situation. So everyone would be asking what productive you are doing being at home!? Yes we are getting a lot free time and in that case instead of absurdly wasting it, we should do something that will add to our personality. And to be honest this pandemic made me realise that I have no good hobbies so that working on them I may get perfection in them:/ But we should not get diasppointed as we have many more sources through which we can try our luck on. Trying things doesn’t mean only related to the academics. You should try things even for fun because this time will never come back so as much as making it productive, make it joyous as well! On the top of, you can learn so many things online being at home so trying different things will only add on more to your personality.
Here’s a list that we can do in this no vacation holidays!!
1) Blogging:- Yes you can start writing a blog on your own. Blogging helps write on the particular topic you are interested in. And being alone bored at home having depression or suicidal thoughts, then you should definitely try writing you’ll feel relaxed and it will be same as people are listening to you!
2) Painting/sketching:- This is the right time where you can relive your adolescence, childhood. You can sketch, paint, draw according to your interest. Don’t try to bring perfection, just try and check you skills. Atleast for fun.
3) Meditation:- I know it will not be called a hobby but make it a part of your hobbies. Meditating just 30 seconds, yes its only a matter of 30 seconds. Start with really less time and slowy increase it second by second. Thanking and being grateful for everything you have now even in this hard time.
4) Online courses:- Join an online course and start practicing it. We are having many online courses available for free that can add up to our skills.
5) Dance:- Even when you are a bad dancer you should dance for a while. Its a best stress booster. You will be overwhelmed and will feel energetic and joyous. You don’t have to have good professional steps. Dance as you like to dance..choose the basic steps, silly steps but you should dance atleast for 2 minutes. Even ask your family members to accompany you.
6) Singing:- Is it too much that am asking you? Never mind; ) those who are bathroom singers don’t restrict yourself to that area, sing infront of your parents. They will be satisfied that the kid is not pinning into the phone.
7) Watching good movie:- Watching good movies, web series and shows with your family will stronger your bond between your families, and try to watch comedy movies more. This time is of living with less stress.
8) Cooking:- Mostly people are stuck to this one hobby which is good. This is the best thing one can do and being a foodie and as well being a good cook(chef) will make you do wonders in cooking. Try on tasty food items at home and let your parents know your magic in cooking.
9) Share market:- This is a good time to know about the position of the market. On going pandemic has brought a drastic decline in the market. So, investing time in this may get you knowledgeable in this field. ‘First learn and then earn.’ Not a part of your hobby but may add more to your knowledge.
10) Reading:- Make reading as your habit. Reading is a basic part of our life. Reading will help you open up various ideas, will broaden your point of view and change the scenario.
Try on some of these and try to make it a part of your daily routine. This will change your perspective and you will feel positive.
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