This Is How You Can Nail Self-Quarantine During Coronavirus

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With many of us stuck at home these days, the days can feel longer and mundane. If you’re an extrovert, this time is especially hard for you. But rest assured, you’re doing the right thing. Resisting the urge to go out or mingle can literally save lives and you’re successfully doing your part as a good samaritan. We’re here to win the fight against coronavirus but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun. We have all the time in the world which we can use that to reinvent ourselves. There are endless ways to make the most out of a coronavirus self-quarantine.

On a more holistic note, lets come out of this pandemic as better people!

Coronavirus self-quarantine and social distancing has been putting a damper on things. You can’t go out to meet your friends, go to the gym or dine out. Even some major events (sorry BTS fans) have been delayed. But fret no further, this list will help you stay sane in the confines of your home and like it! However, if your love for public transport trumps everything else, we can’t really do much about that.

Try THESE self-quarantine hacks

1. Miss dining out? Give cooking a try!

Chef Gusteau from Ratatouille had one thing right, his motto: ANYONE CAN COOK. It’s true, and it can be fun! Cooking is a very rewarding experience, for starters you get to eat and it doesn’t dig a hole in your pocket. There’s no downside here. With coronavirus, you shouldn’t be ordering food anyway but why would you when you can treat yourself at home? A little goes a long way, the simplest ingredients can make the yummiest dishes. You can cook for your partner and have a little date, or your roommate and call it a day.

Just look at this, one of my friends sent me this picture on Whatsapp and I’m literally drooling…

Here are 89 easy recipes to get you started!

2. No gym, no problem! Get that summer body at home.

Coronavirus self-quarantine or no self-quarantine, exercise is important. Sure, going to the gym has its perks, it has a certain discipline to it and you might not find that at home. But there are numerous ways to loose weight or stay fit without any equipment. If your house has ample open space, running shouldn’t be a problem. And if you want to follow a strict workout regime, here’s a 30-minute home workout you can try.

If you really want to make the most of this situation, try clean eating. There are a tonne of healthy recipes on the internet that won’t go straight to your hips! Chances are, once this outbreak is under control, you’ll be one step closer to your goal weight – or there.

3. Wanna hang out with friends? Try Netflix Watch Party

This free Google Chrome Extension allows you to chat with your friends while watching your favorite TV shows. It’s like going to the cinema without having to pay for the ticket, once again, your bank account thanks you. The side chat bar lets you share your thoughts on a particular scene with your friends. So laugh, roast, crack dirty jokes and interact with your best pals to your heart’s desire!

In order to access this service, everyone in the group needs a Netflix account. Just visit netflixparty.com and you’ll know exactly what to do.

4. Get a new skill

Many of us practicing social distancing are students, some of us have shifted to online classes but others haven’t. Regardless, the job market is continuously evolving and some of the most lucrative courses aren’t being taught in most universities. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ranks at the top, it has actually been around for quite some time now but it’s still an amazing skill to master. YOU, yes you, you’re reading this article BECAUSE of SEO. The latter deals with all things digital, how does a website get visitors, how do people come across an article when they type words on Google? SEO answers all of that. Luckily, trying your hand at SEO is largely free. There’s a variety of courses available online, both paid and free. As unusual as it may sound, the free ones can be better!

SEO training by MOZ doesn’t require a single penny! If you’re interested, click here to be redirected to MOZ training.

4. Read a book and forget you’re in coronavirus self-quarantine

Yes, I know, it isn’t everyone’s thing but reading is probably one of the very few things on Earth with zero side effects. Being glued to a screen can become monotonous, reading is another way to immerse your self in experiences that aren’t your own. Social distancing obviously means you can’t take a stroll down to the nearest bookstore. Thus, all hail the digital age! There are thousands of online publications you can easily access, and some online archives even let you ‘borrow’ books, as you would in a traditional library. There’s an awesome book for every genre out there.

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Here are my top picks:

A thousand splendid suns – Khaled Hosseini

The boy in the striped pajamas – John Boyne

Lord of the flies – William Golding

5. Join Reddit

What sets Reddit apart from other social sites is its blessed lack in validation fueling. Reddit is a place of wonders, it has a sense of community and it lets you interact with the weirdest of souls you can’t find elsewhere. The site is also great for introverts, you’re virtually anonymous, so whether you decide to spill your deepest darkest secrets or just read up on some really intriguing – sometimes questionable – experiences, is your choice. AskReddit is one of the most engaging communities, you can ask anything and people will answer, devotedly!

Try these recommendations and kiss your coronavirus self-quarantine blues goodbye!

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