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Self-isolation distractions
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thought I would make this thread in case anyone else has to self-isolate cause I am bored! (also don't know where to put this to @The Mix help?) 
some things you can do when you're stuck at home are:
- self care (a face mask, bubble bath, do your make-up, yoga)
- organize or clear out your wardrobe
- learn something new
- update your CV
- do some housework you've been putting off (washing windows, mopping/hovering floors, disinfecting handles/touch surfaces)
- catch up on homework
- watch your fav movie
- facetime your friends/family ( its important to stay connected)
- create a summer reading list
- put together a care package for someone else self-isolating
- try a new recipe
- make a vision board
- do something artsy
- start a blog
feel free to share your own aswell
Mod edit: Covid tags added
some things you can do when you're stuck at home are:
- self care (a face mask, bubble bath, do your make-up, yoga)
- organize or clear out your wardrobe
- learn something new
- update your CV
- do some housework you've been putting off (washing windows, mopping/hovering floors, disinfecting handles/touch surfaces)
- catch up on homework
- watch your fav movie
- facetime your friends/family ( its important to stay connected)
- create a summer reading list
- put together a care package for someone else self-isolating
- try a new recipe
- make a vision board
- do something artsy
- start a blog
feel free to share your own aswell
Mod edit: Covid tags added
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I would probably do these things:
-redecorate your room
-dye your hair
-make new outfit combinations
-walk in and clean shoes
-fix any broken clothing or other items
-learn a new language
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20200315
I will definitely be doing lots of reading (already ordered lots of books of amazon) and I've found some good yoga videos on youtube just in case I have to self-isolate or my yoga class gets shut down.
I'm also going to do the spring cleaning I promise myself that I will do every time it hits March and never do it - going through all my clothes to decide which ones to give to charity/recycle/keep/repair.
https://zoella.co.uk/2020/03/14/spring-cleaning-series-8-hacks-for-getting-your-wardrobe-sht-together/
I think keeping in contact with people is also so important so me and the people in my office have exchanged phone numbers to keep in touch
Stay safe and try and enjoy having some extra time at home
I have also started trying to meditate in the mornings. Before I start work (I'm working from home) I try and set aside 10 mins to focus on my breath and nothing but the present moment. Finding it quite difficult so far but I might start using Sam Harris' Waking Up app as you can email them to ask for a free subscription if you can't afford it - which I can't.
Generally I'm sketching way more now, along with painting too. The next things on my learning list is to start learning Spanish again and to start learning the guitar. Who knows how either of those will go but got to try and keep things fresh!
Group video chats are also so fun, especially on Facebook messenger where you can put on loads of different filters/play games.
Best of luck to everyone out there 💃🏼
Become a plant parent!
-make Easter cakes
- do an Easter egg hunt
- design an Easter egg pattern
- watch some films
- pay some games.
- make those cheesecakes with Easter eggs!
- make your own chocolate Easter eggs