Despite most of us having been assigned work from home we still find ourselves with some free time.
Watching movies all day with the kids is fun and all.
We have come up with a bunch of activities that you may find to your liking.
In this article
1.
Woodworking
You might have tried woodworking projects once or twice before but trust us it never gets old.
If you have a garage and a workbench.
Then a few tools and pieces of wood can be an amazing stress reliever.
Like a wooden shelf, cabinet, small tables for the kids.
you could also do wood carving and make small decorative wooden showpieces.
You will have to practice regularly.
it’s possible for you to use apps and join in on line courses to learn effectively.
Do not think of it as a language course you had to take in school just for the grades.
Rather think of it as an opportunity to learn something new and interesting.
There is also a chance you never tried painting seriously.
even without a lockdown or quarantine, painting is an amazing hobby to have.
Not only is it a stress reliever but also a medium of self-expression.
Either way, trying it out is worth it.
You also do not need much equipment, to begin with.
All you need are pens, pencils, and paper.
Most of us might have even bought musical instruments with the hope of learning and playing it a lot.
After getting into our jobs we just got too busy to jam around the old guitar.
If that is the case, we can certainly brush up on our skills during this lockdown.
Of course, you will be a bit rusty at the beginning but you certainly can pull it off.
Sewing
Sewing can be another amazing stress reliever.
This may take some time to get into but will certainly be worth the time.
There are online classes in sewing and even whole communities in social media.
you’ve got the option to use these sewing skills to sew handkerchiefs, scarfs.
More intermediate projects require more skill.
Writing a novel
Why not let the creative juices flow in?
Writing short stories, novels or any sort of creative writing can be fun.
you could pick a subject you like the most and create your very own little world using your imagination.
A lot of you may have thought about writing one but somehow could not manage the time.
Even without the equipment you still can try out exercise routines.
you’re able to try freehand exercises like push-ups, squats, sit-ups.
Whatever you do, make a routine first.
Set a goal and then start.
How about trying the 30 push-ups for 30 days challenge?
Learn Origami
Origami is a form of art and one of the most satisfying one indeed.
It is the art of folding paper and turning them into decorative pieces.
There are even levels to it, starting from basic to advance.
Among all the activities mentioned here, this one certainly feels like the most relaxing one to do.
Even if you dont need to go outside to buy the materials .
you’ve got the option to use A4 sized papers to make origami.
YouTube is the perfect place to watch tutorials and guides on how to learn origami.
Who knows by the end of this lockdown you may just become an expert on it
9.
Try out new dishes to cook
Food videos are always popping up on our social media platforms.
So, why not have a go at make something new for yourself and the family.
So, try some activities.
Something to keep us happy and productive.
You might just find a new hobby while trying out the things we have mentioned above.
