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The quarantine life feels pretty dull sometimes. It seems like the only things you can do are eat, sleep and binge-watch Netflix. While that may seem bleak, it is not entirely true. Here are a few fun activities you can implement into your day to be both more productive and more active.
Read: Reading is a great pastime. Many students tend to associate reading with the heavy-duty textbooks and other boring genres—reading is essential to learning after all—but there are plenty of more entertaining books to dive into. Reading is a great way to keep your brain engaged while enjoying a story. Find the time to pick a book that you think will be interesting and have fun with it!
Explore the kitchen: It seems like many people these days are preparing a variety of food in their kitchen. Whether it be banana bread, a nice steak or even a salad, now is the time to hone your cooking skills. You do not need to be an aspiring chef or baker; mistakes can be made! You would much rather try and work on your cooking and baking skills than regret not trying at all.
Exercise: It is totally possible that this term leads to horrified facial expressions. In reality though, working out can be done in so many ways. Find a fun song and dance, break a sweat! Is the sun out? Go for a nice, long walk or jog! Feeling like a couch potato? Go do something about it! Especially while in quarantine, when it feels like activity is so limited, workouts prove the opposite.
Research: Are you totally unsure of what your future holds? Do you fear going on LinkedIn because you’re intimidated by the professional world? Get ahead of the game! Take this time to learn about career options. Exchange contact information with people who have occupations in the field you are interested in. Learn about people’s experiences in different fields of interest. Take this time to apply to internships for the future. Make some new connections!
Remember, you would much rather come out of quarantine knowing that you helped yourself somehow than regretting how you spent your time in isolation and wishing you could turn back time.