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Lockdown Boredom Decoded – Things You Can Do

Break the Lockdown Monotony with These

Are you feeling stuck at home during the lockdown? Well, there are a million others across the world who are currently feeling the same thing. It is obvious to feel bored at such stressful times when all you have to do is eat, work from home, and sleep. Therefore, we present productive ways to help you beat lockdown blues and make the most of this time.

Read books

Read books

Do you see old books in your home that have been resting in peace for a long time? It is time to wipe the dust off those books and read them to utilise your time efficiently. 

Cook exotic dishes

Cook exotic dishes

So what if you can’t order your favourite fast food from restaurants. You can try making them at home with the help of YouTube videos. Being able to cook something new will feel like an accomplishment. You can also show off your culinary skills to your friends and loved ones on Instagram. 

Watch your favourite movies

Watch your favourite movies

Now is the time to binge-watch all your favourite shows, movies, and documentaries on Netflix. You can also download Netflix Party and enjoy movies together with your friends. 

Stay fit

You don’t even need to hit the gym to stay fit. With the help of fitness videos available online and Fitness trainers available on video call you can plan your workout session at home. You can even arrange a Yoga session on a video call.

Decorate your home

Decorate your home

Remember all the décor pictures that you saved on Pinterest that once inspired you to decorate your home like a palace. Use the time of lockdown to add colour to your home and decorate it beautifully with the available items. Organise your wardrobe. You can also try DIY décor tips and tricks to accentuate the look of the house and make it more welcoming.

Video call your buddies

Video call your buddies

You can ask all your friends to get on a group video call and talk endlessly about things with them. You can also have a party together yet apart via a video call that will certainly put you in a good mood.

Play online games

Play online games

There are many fun game apps that you can download on your mobile phone and play with your gang online. It will remind you of the summer vacations during childhood when you used to play all day long with your cousins and had a great time.

Create something beautiful

Create something beautiful

Every person is an expert in some form of art. It can be writing, painting, baking, or anything that makes you happy inside. Use your talent to create something beautiful during the lockdown and stay engaged.

Learn a new language

Learn a new language

Anything is possible with the help of the Internet. You can even learn a new language with the help of online courses, which will also make your resume look good during interviews.

Make a bucket list

Make a bucket list

Create a list of things or places that you would love to explore once the lockdown gets over. It will give you something positive to look forward and plan your next adventure.

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