Coronavirus Quarantine: Things To Do While Being At Home

We all are caught up in a hectic whirlwind of activities that start on Monday morning, end on Sunday night and then begin all over again. And, once in our life comes a time when we desire to skip this mundane routine life and take a break. But, with juggling jobs, running the household, chauffeuring our children, our parents and spouses to work, school, colleges, appointments, and commitments, it has always been impossible to take that break. And, now, with the Coronavirus outbreak, most of us have got this opportunity to stay home and utilize this newfound time to do things we always wanted to do but can’t usually squeeze into our day. Trust me you, this is a time when life is going to get simpler. Let's deal with this situation without surrendering to anxiety or boredom and make most of it.

Self-care

Most of us have never taken our emotional health as seriously as we take our physical health. We hardly get time to take care of ourselves. Reason can be - a busy life schedule, stressful job, or we are too consumed with technology to make time for ourselves. Well, then this is the time to practice emotional hygiene  — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies. This is the time where we should slow down and look where we are going, and above all, be grateful for people/things we have in life. You will feel more connected to yourself and the world around you.

Spend Quality Time With Family

In the hustle and bustle of life, we are so busy chasing our dreams that we struggle to make time for our family. So, why not take advantage of the present situation. Take a pause and enjoy some family time. Cook your favorite meal together, clean the house (may not sound fun, but is surely productive), revamp your house by moving the furniture around, enjoy meals together, talk to each other, play a board game, binge-watch your favorite shows, go through your photos library (full of moments worth remembering) and relive your best memories and many more ways. Remember, spending time with your family is not a chore, it is a privilege. So, spend this time with them and create new memories.

Call friends & Family 

Socialize but only via phone calls and video chatting. Call the people you love and are about but in everyday routine, don’t have time to talk to very much. Whether it be an old friend, a relative, a cousin, a former colleague, a classmate, a college mate or an ex, surprise them with a call. During this outbreak, It is really nice to just have a carefree conversation with a person whom you had not caught up with, in a while. At the same time, it would be great joy in knowing that the person on the other end was probably happy to hear from you too.

Sun Therapy

Spending time in the Sun has become a thing of the past. A fast-paced life has left us with no time to catch that beautiful sunrise or the calming sunset. So, this is the time, wake up early and greet the sun. You never know what watching the sunrise and basking in the sun can do to you both mentally and physically. It has actually been proven to help fight against stress, depression, and anxiety, putting you in a better mood throughout the day. During this difficult time, sunrise will bring hope for the new day, and sunset would give a sense of peace that everything is going to be alright.

Yoga Regime

For many of us, a regular yoga practice may be a difficult thing to achieve. But, now, with an ample amount of time in hand, we can have a yoga regime at home, effortlessly! Practicing 15 minutes of yoga a day can transform your mood and your health in more ways than you could imagine. It is a known fact that yoga can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone, which in turn can improve your overall health. So, it should be something you look forward to doing.

Meditate

The habit of meditation is one of the most powerful things I have ever learned. I recently started meditating and I can genuinely say that it has changed my life for the better. No, I have not reached enlightenment or experienced some coveted cathartic state, but I have learned, in most situations how to be more passive and thoughtful as opposed to more aggressive and irrational. Meditation always has immediate benefits. While many people think of meditation as something you might do with a teacher, in a Zen Center, it can be as simple as paying attention to your breath while sitting in your bedroom or balcony. So, when you feel stress, take a minute to pay attention to your breath, and return your mind to the present moment.

Read Books

When was the last time you read a book? Read books that you have intended to but just didn’t have time. There’s enough time now! Reading comes with many benefits that make it worth your time. The relaxation effect achieved by reading is stronger than listening to music, drinking a cup of tea or coffee or taking a walk.