By: Morgan Blechschmid, Gina Pallotta, and Jonathan Drake
April 11, 2020
Quarantine is tough, and people are having a hard time keeping themselves from being bored. So, how do you keep yourself active?
First, remember to take care of your body, for exercising is proven to keep the brain happier, and it helps to fight off germs. Do not worry about following a strict regimen; doing a couple of simple exercises is much better than doing nothing at all.
Secondly, remember to maintain your relationships. Being in quarantine does mean that you cannot see people face to face, but the Internet and phones make staying in contact with others extremely easy. Humans need companionship, so make sure to talk to others.
Another thing to do is to pick up a new hobby and stay with it. Some good hobbies that do not require you to leave your house are as follows: drawing, writing, 3d-modeling, writing music, cooking, etc. Any activity that is easy to learn and does not require you to leave the house is a good choice.
Next, watching television and playing video games are good ways to fill up empty hours as there is an almost endless-amount of things to watch and play. However, keeping in mind spending too much time on these activities can lead to heavy procrastination.
The lack of sports and other live events leave a hole in the schedule and heart; try watching live streams. They have the same live aspect, a similar sense of community, and in certain cases, the same level of competitiveness, so throw out any prejudice against streams and give a couple a try.
Keeping busy during self-isolation is important, for nobody likes to go stir crazy.
Do as much as you can to stay busy, and remember to stay positive as well.
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