More and more people are going to be self-isolating in the coming weeks. So here’s a list of Things To Do for people that are self-isolating:
- Read a book – if you don’t have any at home, remember that you can download them via Amazon Kindle.
- Go for a walk – spending time in nature is great for mental health, just remember that you should be walking alone.
- Watch a new series on Netflix – have a browse or message family and friends for suggestions.
- Spring clean / deep clean – clean those areas you have been putting off. If you can get rid of some clutter, all the better.
- Learn to cook a new meal – There are loads of recipes online.
- Play computer games – I’m currently enjoying playing Prison Architect, Stellaris and Civilization 6.
- Paint a landscape.
- Do a jigsaw – There are plenty of these that can be bought online without leaving your home.
- Listen to music.
- Dance to music.
- Treat yourself to something on Amazon.
- Enjoy a long bath or shower.
- Sort through the Apps on your phone, iPad/tablet and computers.
- Organise paperwork – We all have paperwork (bank statements, bills and the like) that could do with organising. Self-isolation is the perfect opportunity to get it all organised.
- Watch all the Disney films you own.
- Watch all the Harry Potter Films in order.
- Write a novel.
- Learn to play an instrument.
- Go for a drive – Just avoid places that people tend to congregate.
- Meditate or practice Mindfulness.
- Call/text/message/FaceTime others – for that essential social contact.
- Write out meal plans and stick to them.
- Read up on a topic from history.
- Spend some quality time with pets.
- Read some inspirational quotes.
- Write a ‘To Do’ list and then action it.
- Imagine being on holiday.
- Watch some comedy or stand-up comedy.
- Learn to knit then knit something.
- Start a gratitude journal.
- Take a nap.
- Do something you’ve been putting off.
- Sort through and edit photos on your phone.
- Create your own board game.
- Learn a new language.
- Colour in an adult colouring book.
- Listen to Podcasts.
- Create a video for YouTube.
- Watch videos on YouTube.
- Make a vision board.
- Rearrange furniture in a room.
- Do Gardening.
- Wash your hands.
- Write letters to friends and family and send them through the post. I love this idea as I love receiving any mail that isn’t bills.
- Decide what you’d do if you won the lottery.
- Decide what you’d do if there was a zombie apocalypse.
- Give up something non-essential such as smoking or chocolate
- Dress up for the evening – This could be putting on formal attire or dressing up in costumes.
- Do crosswords.
- Sort through your wardrobe .
- Bake cakes.
- Make a ‘stock list’ of all the food that you have.
- Learn to read Tarot.
- Make candles or at least burn candles with awesome fragrances. If you’re looking for candles, I sell them here.
- Get Take Away delivered to your door.
- Plan how you will celebrate when the epidemic is over.
Blog soon,
Antony
