While life in quarantine can be quite dull, it doesn’t have to be that way! Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were required to stay in one place for a certain period? If the answer is yes, you came to the right place. The tips below are intended to make your life a bit more interesting in these times of stress. To save lives, we must confine ourselves inside our houses. So, let’s make the best out of it!
- Rearrange your closet and make it fresh again
I’ve come to the conclusion that I have too many clothes in my closet. Although I know it seems a bit off to say it, I think there can actually be such a thing as too much clothing. Cleaning your wardrobe can help you to really pinpoint pieces of clothing you enjoy wearing and discard those you don’t need. Have a dress you wore five years ago, but it seemed kind of out of style even then? Take it out and put it for a charity. Depending on your cupboard size, you can spend a good day or two cleanings, sorting, and deciding what to keep and what to give away. In this way, you will be productive while still doing a fun activity to take your mind of the time that doesn’t’ seem to pass.
- Take a photo session – inside your walls
You don’t need an awe-inspiring beach, steep summits over the valleys, or urban-zone neighborhoods to get amazing images. Sometimes, your house is everything you need to get a fantastic photo session. Prepare your camera and get up early in the morning. Move curtains to the side and let the sun rays just pour through the glass. This is the way to get great shots, utilizing sunlight and shadows. You can sit by the window and experiment. Try to make half of your face get sunbathed, while another portion is hidden in the darkness. It is an easy way to get artistic-looking images without much effort. Photography is a kind of game that allows you to try out new things even if you just have your smartphone. Play around with angles and light and see what kind of pictures you like. You can spend more than a day enjoying this activity, and you will always discover something new. Visit Lenses Pro if you want to learn some awesome photography tips.
- The makeup session just for yourself
Do you still harbor those makeup ideas about getting full makeup with intense colors and contrast between your eyeliner and red lipstick? Now it is time to experiment with a different style of makeup and put on all those combinations you wanted to try. You’re not going in public, no one will see you, so it is time to live on an edge a bit, even though you’re not really risking a judgmental view from anyone. After all, in your house, you are in quarantine, so you can do what you please. Get before the mirror, turn the YouTube tutorial on and get going. Fancy a costume makeup, like a Joker? Now it’s time to do it.
- Home workout can help you stay fit
Having to live without access to the gym should not be used as an excuse to skip working out. Although regular visits to the local gym make a feeling of a commitment much more energetic and is a more significant guarantee that you will keep fit, you can also be active from your home. Working out while in the quarantine can be really fun, and you don’t have to think about someone usurping the machine you are using. The only towel in your workout space is your own, so no danger of spreading germs around. There are many courses on how to do a practical yet fun home workout. There are countless tutorials and walkthroughs on YouTube. A more fun way is to download an app from the Play Store or App Store. By doing this, you can keep track of your progress, which will help you stay motivated, and in return, you will have an interactive session with your smartphone. It may sound weird, but it will help you in these times of stress.
- Learn how to prepare a new dish
Exercising is a great way to keep yourself healthy, but another effective way is to eat right, nutrient-rich food. And it doesn’t have to be dull. There are some old recipes you always wanted to try. Now you don’t have an excuse – you are free to cook it. Take the groceries, fire up the stove, and get going. Try different varieties of some healthy snacks. You don’t even have to spend too much time on, as long as it’s fresh and healthy. If you want to try something super delicious, you can make those sweet pancakes with oranges and chocolate, or that extra-cheese, extra-pepperoni pizza.
- Learn a new language online by talking to strangers
Quarantine made as all feel alienated and left out. In this subjective feeling, it is essential to know that you are not alone. Everyone feels the same. The fact that we don’t even have a chance to talk to our friends from the same city, in our native language, shouldn’t stop us from learning a totally new language. There are lots of strangers from different countries who feel the same. Get in touch with them via online learning platforms and chat rooms and try to learn a couple of new words, phrases, and more. It is a cheap or even free way to get some knowledge and to change your daily routine.
Self-isolation will eventually be a thing of the past. I know it doesn’t seem so now, but it is an inevitable fact proven repeatedly throughout human history. While you are a responsible person who actively protects others, there’s no reason not to keep yourself entertained during these times of stress. Pieces of advice shared above will get your mind of all the negative things we hear every day and, in return, make your life just a bit more interesting.
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Writer’s Bio: John Bennet is a photographer & a part-time author of the Lensespro blog. He has been a professional photographer for over six years, and he has great knowledge & passion for camera lenses.
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