All of us are currently stuck in self-isolation… and it’s not fun. If you’re anything like me, all this alone time is probably starting to make you go a little insane. Since we can’t leave our houses, I’ve decided to compile a list of some things you can do to try and keep from getting so stir crazy!
1. Binge Your Favorite Movie Series
One of the best ways to kill time in a boring reality is to immerse yourself in a new one! Some of the movies I’ve been watching include the Harry Potter series and the full Marvel Avengers movies.
2. Coloring Books
It’s a nice throwback to your childhood, and definitely takes up you time. Bonus: it’s a great stress reliever!
3. Get Informed
Everyone has something they wish they knew more about. Use this time to research for the upcoming elections, finally understand the stock market, or figure out how taxes work.
4. Spring Cleaning
Now you finally have time to reorganize your closet, deep clean the bathroom, or do all those other little chores you usually put off. A clean space leads to a clear mind!
5. Make Plans
Let’s be honest: things kinda suck right now. So it’s a great escape to plan out a bunch of fun things to do this summer when life starts getting closer to normal again.
6. Try Out a New Look
Whether you keep it tame by putting together a new outfit or go all out and dye your hair, trying out a new look keeps things fun! And the best part? If it doesn’t look as good as you imagined, no one else has to see it!
7. Phone a Friend
It’s hard to feel alone and removed from all the people in your life. FaceTime a friend to see how they’re doing or reach out to someone you’ve been meaning to reconnect with!
8. Enjoy the Great Outdoors
We have to be distant from each other right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in touch with nature. You can hike a mountain or just sunbathe in the backyard. However far you go, getting outside can help release stress and and feel refreshed.
9. Write It Down
Journaling is a great outlet to get your feelings off your chest. You can chronicle your time in quarantine, write out your goals, or keep a dream journal. Also, if you have old journals, now is a fun time to reminisce on memories from back in the day.
10. Start a Project
Usually, we’re so busy that we don’t have as much time as we want to focus on our passions. Now, the opportunities are endless. Learn how to play guitar, start writing your novel, paint a masterpiece, cook a fancy meal, compose music–whatever your heart desires.
Things right now are pretty tough. But if we use this time to think, relax, and connect, we can all come out even better than before.
-Lauryn
Lauryn Starke 