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40 things to do at home while you’re self-isolating
Not sure what to do at home during the COVID-19 epidemic? Here are some suggestions. We’ll be sharing more ideas on our social media in the coming days and weeks (@PsyberGuide on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook).
- Learn something new. There are lots of free courses are offered through Khan Academy and Coursera. You could also learn a new language via Duolingo.
- Organize old paperwork.
- Write daily letters or emails and send them to family or friends.
- Start and keep a journal.
- Build something (now would be a great time to pick up some woodworking!).
- Find a good home workout plan. Many gyms and clubs are now offering live streaming or online classes. Check your local centers’ social media pages to learn about their ongoing events.
- Read an actual book.
- Picnic in your backyard.
- Group FaceTime with friends and family.
- Start a blog.
- Have a conversation with your family or roommates (check out this list for good ice breakers).
- Cook a new recipe.
- Put together a scrapbook.
- Check out museums with virtual tours.
- Teach your kids or someone you live with your favorite schoolyard game
- Clean (we know, but what a great time to finally do those tasks you’ve been putting off!).
- Listen to a new podcast.
- Bake something.
- Do some crafts.
- Call your friends or family to say hi!
- Puzzles — try a crossword online (you can invite friends to do these with you), sudokus or ken-kens
- Purge your closet.
- Tend to plants.
- Make up a game.
- Reorganize cabinets or closets.
- Write down 3 (or more) things you’re grateful for.
- Do something for someone else. This may be calling or leaving a note for a neighbor, texting a friend or loved one, donating to a charity, helping someone at home.
- Do an online yoga class. Many yoga teachers are offering live streams of classes. Check out your local yoga studio to find a class. (This is also a great way to help support teachers who are self-employed during this time).
- Take a walk outside (when possible).
- Watch a movie (especially all the really long ones you’ve been putting off watching).
- Listen to a favorite album from your teenage years, or find some new music to listen to.
- Meditate (check out Balance, Headspace, Calm and Sanvello which have all released free content).
- Treat yourself to some pampering! Do your nails, do a face mask, moisturize (here are some ideas for a DIY face mask!).
- Look at pictures of cute animals.
- Take a bath.
- Draw a random shape and create a unique picture.
- Have a Netflix party.
- Invite your friends to play some online games.
- Practice or learn to play an instrument.
- Rearrange your furniture. Give your home a new look and feel!
Show us what you’ve been up to! Tag us in a post and use the hashtag #StayHomeStaySafe. Stay safe and healthy, from all of us at PsyberGuide.
This list was co-authored by our amazing PsyberGuide team, John Bosco S. Bunyi and Kristy Palomares.