In connection with the coronavirus COVID-19, authorities introduced quarantine - at this time everyone is advised to stay home and wash their hands more often. Everyone has the opportunity to save the world without leaving home. I wonder how humanity will manifest itself?
Fortunately, we all have the Internet - it helps us not to feel cut off from the world, in addition, this time can be spent not only surfing on social networks, but spend time in online cinemas, games and other services that have become free from for coronavirus. So, let's find out what you can do in quarantine.
10. Create cosiness around you
We all have things in the house that we did not pay attention to due to lack of time. Maybe you have accumulated laundry in the basket, or the closet is full? Or maybe it's time to make out in the kitchen cabinets and get rid of old things?
For more productive cleaning, we offer you an action plan:
- make a list - write down everything you don't like. Did you see a drop of fat on the cabinet, noticed that the books were upside down in the bookcase? Write it all down — without a list, forget it;
- take time - we are all used to living on a schedule, and when we have free time, we feel some kind of chaos. We suggest you keep to the time frame - for example, tell yourself: “Every day at 12 o’clock in the afternoon for 30 minutes I will clean and tidy up”;
- create comfort - when you throw away everything unnecessary, put things in order, go to the next stage - creating comfort. Everyone has his own, so it’s difficult to advise what kind of person he should be.
9. Organize your work environment.
When you are a lone wolf, of course, working at home is more productive. But what to do if behind the wall the conversations of family members interfere, the children make noise? If you work remotely, you cannot do without creating a working zone.
Follow these guidelines:
- Do not rush to sit down at the computer in your pajamas. Change into what you usually go to work in. This will help you tune in;
- determine working hours - what time is most convenient for you to work? Maybe at dawn, when the household is still sleeping or at night? This time and set aside for work. Turn off the phone and try not to be distracted by extraneous things - there is time for relaxation, but there is time for work;
- make a list of tasks - write down everything you need to do and put the list in a prominent place.
8. Remember your hobbies
As long as there is free time, do what you put off. Perhaps you went to work, and in the evening you planned to paint a picture or write a poem. Now you have a great opportunity to do this, namely to awaken your sleeping talents. Who knows, maybe you are so involved in the process that you do not want to return to your previous job?
There are special sites for creative people, we suggest using:
- for writers - Daily Page;
- for artists, designers and photographers - Art Finder;
- for illustrators, animators - Behance;
- for artists - PsykoPaint;
- for those who are keen on creativity - Noisli.
7. Listen to your soul
In everyday running around, few people think about their real desires. The rich and famous differ from ordinary people in that they believe in their ideas, even though some of them are very specific. For example, Brian Jones decided to sell floor lamps in the form of a female foot, and Mark Kreis revolutionized the field of fragrances - among his original perfumes there are those that smell like a funeral home, tennis balls or a kitten’s fur ...
And what do you think? These people made a huge fortune! Maybe you have some original ideas, your own view on some things? Why not try your luck? To put your thoughts in order, take at least 15 minutes a day to meditate. She helps many to get rid of unnecessary and see her real desires. In addition, write all your wishes on paper and re-read them as often as possible.
6. Get new knowledge
With the advent of the Internet, we have access to libraries around the world. Just think! We can learn about many interesting things, and you do not have to pay for it. Think about what you are most interested in - download books on this topic and gain new knowledge. Self-education will not hurt anyone, and self-esteem increases.
We suggest you visit the following sites for self-education:
- for teaching English - 12 services;
- for the humanities - Arzamas;
- for those wishing to be enlightened in many matters - the Lectorium;
- for scientists - Post-science;
- for those interested in knowledge - ACADEMIA;
- for people of art - Arthive.
5. Put your body in order
It is wrong to pay attention to only one thing: soul or body. You heard the expression of Decim Junius Juvenal: "In a healthy body - a healthy mind"? This has been known to many since antiquity. Man, while maintaining the health of the physical body, also maintains peace of mind.
We will not offer you complex exercises, but do not forget to at least warm up, squat, pause at work and drink clean water. In order for the exercises to take place in a more fun environment, we suggest you do them in the company of trainers - you can easily find the video you need on YouTube.
4. Build family relationships
If you have to spend some time isolated from the world in the family circle, why not use this time to build relationships? Or maybe you will understand on the contrary that the person you want to live with is not near you? It is interesting that in China, due to long isolation, the number of divorces increased, reaching record levels in some cities.
Each of you has the opportunity to better know the person with whom you live: about his plans, dreams, interests. Be bolder - raise those questions that you were afraid to raise, study, communicate. You will probably recognize your family members from new sides that you never knew were.
3. Rebuild your thinking
All psychologists talk about the importance of positive thinking. Indeed, if we look at the worldviews of successful people, it turns out that blues, apathy and pessimism are things that are alien to them. Remember: pessimists almost never succeed, and positive raises a person’s energy and attracts desires.
Start working with your thinking: eliminate negative thoughts, get rid of anger, envy, resentment - these things pull us “down”. Learn to take cons and see the pros, even in bad things - they definitely are.
2. Get healthy habits
Do you want to become a strong-willed, strong and successful person? Then you can’t do without good habits! Most successful people get up at dawn, their day begins with healthy smoothies and runs. They just need to keep themselves in good shape. Because of the quarantine of jogging - for now put it off, but for now “grow” with other good habits.
Do you enjoy chocolate bars? Replace it with carrots (healthy and tasty, by the way). Open to read gossip on social networks? Instead, train yourself to include a lecture on Post-Science and at the same time do exercises. Self-discipline works wonders! By accustoming yourself to things that are beneficial, over time you will change beyond recognition, which will certainly lead to positive changes in life.
1. Become a lover of the beautiful
In connection with the coronavirus, many museums suspended their work indefinitely. But everyone has the opportunity to visit virtual tours: in Russian museums, the Hermitage. The online communities of St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theater, the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna Opera broadcast every night - you can listen to concerts and watch performances.
Check your bookmarks for movies. Probably now is the right time to watch all the saved movies, as well as review your favorite films. What is your favorite movie? If you are at a loss with an answer, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of the best films of the decade.
