Due to the Coronavirus, which has affected the whole world and poses a serious threat to life, we have been forced to stay at home. The World Health Organization has labeled it a "pandemic," meaning a global outbreak of a disease, which has confined us to our homes, but this is not the end of life. There's no need to succumb to pessimism.
There are plenty of activities to be done in our living spaces, our homes. In fact, this situation can be an opportunity to tidy up unfinished tasks, complete neglected details, spend more quality time with family, read books that have long been postponed, and watch movies you've been curious about.
During these days when schools and many workplaces are on break, it's possible to turn the crisis into an opportunity without panicking, while managing stress and taking necessary precautions. So how can we spend our time qualitatively and efficiently during the process when we are compelled to stay home? Here are some suggestions…
We all know that this crisis will not last forever; it will eventually end. And once life returns to its normal flow, you can start making a to-do list now to avoid stumbling and to continue from where you left off. It's beneficial to plan out postponed work meetings, vacation plans, schedules, appointments, and rearranging the flow, among other roadmaps, while you're at home.
If you enjoy reading, you can finally get to the books you've longed to read but couldn't find the time due to work hustle. Not only will you not notice how time passes, but you'll also work through the list of unread books piled up in your library, expanding your horizons and giving your mind a rest.
One way to spend time productively and enjoyably is by watching films and series. There's a rich general film archive that will appeal to everyone, after all. Movies you've been planning to watch but couldn't, partially watched films, or those you enjoy so much that you notice something new each time, will occupy you during your time at home. You won't even realize how time flies.
Watching series and movies that you've been meaning to see, without the rush of having to be somewhere, will be beneficial for your mind and soul.
Especially during crisis periods, maintaining our mental health becomes even more crucial. To protect both your physical and mental health, calm your mind, and relax psychologically, you can engage in activities that relax the body and mind, like yoga and meditation, quite often. Relaxing music, a hint of incense smoke from sandalwood, and the quietest corner of the house will suffice.
Relax by practicing special techniques, surrender to the rhythm and natural flow of life, turn inward, and unwind. You'll see how beneficial it is, especially when you need it much more than usual…
How long has that crepe pan been waiting in the depths of the kitchen cabinet? How long has it been since you cleaned the bottom drawer of the dresser in the bedroom? And could the blouse you've been searching for months actually be at the very back of the wardrobe shelves? Cleaning out closets and drawers is one of those tasks most of us want to do but keep postponing due to laziness. There's no escape now. It's the perfect time.
Once you start, you'll realize how relaxing and engaging this activity can be. You'll find things you've been searching for and thought lost, and you'll have clean and organized drawers and shelves. As we said, it's the perfect time…
Maybe there's a series you left halfway on Netflix, or a colorful blanket you started crocheting for the sofa but got bored of, or a book you've been waiting to finish for years, or a model airplane you couldn't complete due to work obligations. All of these are waiting for you. Feel the peace of completing an unfinished task, and let time flow by without boring you.
Digital photos accumulated in your phone gallery, files slowing down your computer, folders—all of them have been waiting for a moment like this. Deleting the extras, eliminating space-consuming items, organizing and categorizing will do wonders both for your soul and electronic devices.
These days are the perfect opportunity to finally make that cheesecake you've been eyeing for so long. There's no rush, after all. Slowly, savor every moment, and maybe that cheesecake will become your specialty. Who knows, maybe the hidden chef within you will emerge. This is what making the best of a crisis truly means.
Cooking in the kitchen is also a great form of rehabilitation. Enter the kitchen and make that roast, the saffron rice, and the chocolate cake you were hesitant to try.
These are just the first ideas that come to mind. While at home, and waiting for life to return to its normal flow, you can get your accumulated tasks done, rest your mind, and emerge from this serenity well-equipped and renewed.
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