A lot of schools are shutting down this next week. This is a good thing, after all, student safety takes priority above anything else. However, I’ll confess that I’m worried about being isolated in my apartment all day. A Netflix binge might be fun for one day, but an entire week will make the mind rot.
After doing some digging, I’ve collected a couple of tips on how to keep productive when everything should be done from home.
- Keep in contact
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Humans are social creatures. Being totally alone with one bad news alert after another is disastrous for one’s mental health. If you feel comfortable, invite your friends over for a relaxing night in. Maybe even work from home with some buddies. Skype is also a great option if you don’t want to risk infection.
- Work out
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Working out keeps one productive, and you don’t need to go to a gym to get a session in. If your gym is closed, there are plenty of YouTube channels that’ll help you be active.
- Go for a walk
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I’m not suggesting going to any big events, but just being outside can reduce stress. This could be anything from reading at a local park to just walking around outside. Choose something that’ll get you outside of your apartment for just a moment or two.
- Take up a new hobby
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There are plenty of good online resources to learn all kinds of skills, from drawing to cooking. If there’s something that you’ve been wanting to try for a while, these courses might help keep your mind off the newscycle for a moment.
I hope these tips will be of some help. It’s important to take care of both our mental and physical health. Even though these times are without a doubt stressful, it’s important to find little lights until we reach the end of this tunnel.