Knowledge in corona lock down

5 fun things to do at home during this lockdown

If you’re sitting there asking yourself what day it is and you’re unable to remember the last time you left the house, you’re likely in need of some new ideas to try at home.Don’t go stir crazy, and don’t further cement that permanent spot in your couch while binge-watching all the popular shows right now on Netflix. There’s more to life than that.1) Start or perfect a hobbyIs there a craft project you’ve been meaning to tackle, or a professional camera lying around collecting dust? You are home with plenty of time on your hands, so now is the time to either pick up that forgotten hobby or start a new one.If you’ve been wanting to learn how to play an instrument, you could order one online and find how-to videos on YouTube.2) Take an online classUniversities and colleges around the world have online classes you could take. And now you have the time. It’s a win-win scenario for all.That online class could also include you learning a new language. Give Duolingo or a similar app a try. You’ll be ready for an international vacation by the time this lockdown is lifted.3) Virtual happy hour with friendsNow is not the time to hole up and be antisocial. Our mental health still needs to be social with others, you might just have to do it virtually.Get a group chat going or better yet have a virtual happy hour with friends. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite adult beverage and hop on a Zoom call with your besties.This connection will likely bring out all the laughs, and laughter is some of the best medicine right now.4) Share something hopeful and positiveIt can be difficult to deal with all the news right now. Why not share something positive, like a video of people showing solidarity during this pandemic or a good news story that you found online?You can also help limit the spread of misinformation online by only sharing advice from experts and reliable sources, like the World Health Organisation. This will help stop people around you from panicking. 5) Read a variety of booksReading is a form of extended learning, so why not take this time at home to read everything from the classics to self-help books to fiction? Take turns rotating from Shakespeare to Brene Brown to J.K. Rowling. Now is a great time to actually read the books you've had on your shelf but never opened.