All of us were dying for a break and even though we did not expect a break under these circumstances, we still got our wish. Now that we are housebound, some of us just have no idea how to spend our time.
It is time to cut the excuses and start doing activities that you did not get the chance to do. A prime example is exercising!
Just because you are inside and you can snuggle in bed all day (which does sound nice), does not mean you should stay lazing around all week. Set out a workout schedule and try to stick to it! Find workouts to do online that you find interesting and that you might enjoy. You do not have to do a full-on one-hour workout, a solid ten-minute workout will do just fine. Don’t push yourself too hard and remember to have a good time whilst exercising! Not only will you be benefitting physically, but you will also be benefiting mentally.
And since we are not in total lockdown yet, a short walk in the countryside (what is left of it) will not do you any harm! It is great to still get some fresh air.
Enhance your hobbies and explore new ones!
Take this time to treat yourself and do something that you love to do. With such a hectic life, constantly on the go, we tend to forget to enjoy ourselves once in a while. Whilst it is easier said than done, in life you should try and balance out all that you have on your plate. During this week, make sure to find the time to practice your hobbies and get back to the ones you might have stopped practicing. Hobbies such as drawing, painting, learning a new language, reading, knitting, playing an instrument, playing video games or watching movies.
Catch up on that series or listen to some podcasts, you can also create some new playlists or add to this one! Explore your pantry and try to cook or bake something with what you have! And if you have time to purchase some ingredients, try following a scrumptious recipe! Literally anything that your heart truly desires.
Organise your mind
Before you jump onto any of the activities I mentioned above, make sure to prioritise your to-do list! Having a clear vision of what you intend to do during the day will put you in a good mindset. It is important to be realistic – do not jot down ten different activities when you know you will not be doing half of them. Try listing at least three activities that you are most likely to finish off.
School stress tends to leave us with a messy room/study space, therefore take advantage of this quarantine to clean up. Declutter your drawers and desk, organise and label your work and prepare yourself for when lectures resume. Having a clean, organised study space will keep you motivated and improves your mindset for when you have to sit down and work.
Last but not least, do not forget to communicate with your loved ones! During such sensitive times, it is important to keep in touch with them, especially when they do not live under the same roof.
It is important to note that although it is great to relax, quarantine is not a holiday. Our lecturers are providing online resources for us and we still need to play our part by keeping up with our studies. Catch up on your work but make it fun! Listen to some music, take breaks and keep yourself hydrated all throughout.
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