Coronavirus has completely disrupted the world and everyone's daily life. Today I am going to share some ideas to make the most out of this insane time.
Start a routine
- Whether you have a strict or loose routine, have a regular scheduled time to wake up and get your day started. This pre-planning for your day or week will allow you to stay productive and energized.
My Schedule
8:30-9:30: Wakeup and eat breakfast
9:30-11:30: School work
11:30-1:30: Eat lunch, watch a show
2:00-4:30: work out, read, tan
5:00-6:00: Eat dinner
6:00-10:30: Watch a movie, chill, Read
How to cure your boredom
1. Bible Study
This is a wonderful time to start or grow your relationship with God. A daily bible study is a good way to begin. There are so many bible reading plans online and devotional books that offer daily readings. There are also other christian books that are informative reads.
-The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
-Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out by Alvin L. Reid
2.Read Books
Personally, I have always wanted to read more books, I just never felt I had the time. This is a great way to pass time and be entertained while doing so. I just read The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo and I am currently reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Once I finish that, I will be looking to read Brave New World and All the Light We Cannot See.
My Top 5 Books
- The Catcher and the Rye
- Unbroken
- Farenheit 451
- The Great Gatsby
- The Start of Me and You
3. Go Outside
This sounds simple but there are so many activities we can do outside. It is also a wonderful escape from staring at our electronics all day. These past few days I have learned to juggle while riding the ripstik. I enjoyed riding the lipstick when I was younger and ended up finding it in the garage. I have been able to use all of our sports balls we have had sitting in our garage and have created new ways to use them.
Outdoor Activities
-Run - tennis -Walk - basketball -Bike Ride - soccer -Tan - volleyball -play with your pets
4. Watch Movies
I LOVE movies. I can make many many lists over what movies to watch and genres but I am going to try and keep it short. This is the perfect time to catch up on box office hits and see movies that recently came out in your own home. Take advantage of the special at home offers this pandemic has brought us.
Freedom Writers La La Land Onward
-Netflix -Amazon Prime (rent) -Disney +
-2007 Drama - 2016 Musical/ Romance -2020 Animation
Marvel Movies Hunger Games Divergent
- many streaming services -amazon prime - amazon prime
-24 movies - 4 movies - 3 movies
Inception Interstellar Dead Poets Society
- Netflix - amazon prime - Vudu
- 2010 action/adventure. - 2014 Sci-fi/ action -1989 Drama
(I could suggest so many more)
5. Watch TV
Now is a great time to watch old re-runs of your favorite shows, or get hooked on a new show. I have been watching re-runs of two of my favorite shows of all time: Boy Meets World and Friends.
My Favorites Reality TV
-Stanger Things -The Voice
-Gilmore Girls -American Idol
- Riverdale -The Bachelor
-Gossip Girl -Cheer
-Friday Night Lights -The infamous Tiger King
-Mr. Robot
-Cheers
6. Workout
It is imperative that you still get up and exercise your body a little bit everyday. The "go outside" activities has many options for exercising, but I will suggest a few more here.
Jump Rope!!
This is a fun way to get your cardio in. You can go outside and enjoy the fresh air while jumping to your favorite music.
Online workout videos
During this time there are so many free trials for workout programs and classes. Also there are many trainers who are doing workouts live on their instagram. I have been loving @Philfit and @centrfit instagram live workouts. You can also zoom with your friends and family and do a workout together.
Dance Cardio
This is another fun and great way to get your cardio in. Zumba is one of my personal favs when it comes to dance cardio. There are many YouTube videos that have dance cardio workouts. Also there are multiple choreographed dances you can learn if you want more of a challenge. The Arnold Sisters YouTube posts different dances you can learn each week. Also, we all know Tik Tok always has dances for you to learn if you want a real time passer.
7. Videos
This could be watch or make. I have a long list of suggestions for videos to watch; definitely guilty of scrolling through hilariously funny yet completely invaluable content for hours during this quarantine. However, it does make for a good list to tell people about.
What to watch
-Clips of Lip Synch Battle
-Interviews of your favorite actors/ actresses
-Clips from Jimmy Fallon and James Gordon
-Youtube Videos
Kylie Ross
John Krasinski: Some Good News
The Bucketlist Famisly
Sophia and Taylor Vlogs (plug)
Recreate Videos
-music videos
-iconic movie scenes
Dirty dancing (I've Had the Time of My Life)
Tangled (When Will My Life Begin)
Grease (Hand Jive)
Risky Business (Old Time Rock 'N Roll)
Mamma Mia (Dancing Queen)
8. Online Shopping
Wether you buy anything or not, this is a great way to pass time and look at cute clothes. I have browsed and shopped during this quarantine while watching shows and videos.
Favorite stores
- Madewell -Billabong
-Abercrombie and Fitch -Nike
-American Eagle -Free People
-Urban Outfitters -Rip Curl
- Altar'd State - Princess Polly
9. Make Lists
Making lists is a good way to set goals and organize your thoughts and plans. They are fun a good way to keep track of life.
List Ideas
-Bucket Lists for various occasions
Before you die
Summer (or any season)
College (before you graduate)
-Books to Read
-Movies to watch
-Playlists to make
-wishlist
-Favorite quotes
-Hobbies you want to start doing
-Favorite things
movies
shows
sports
actors
books
songs
10. Be Creative
There are so many creative options during this time of isolation. Whether you are crafty or not this is a good way to spend your time. You can become more creative or start using old skills again.
Ways to be creative
-Paint
-color
-sing
-play an instrument
-Write a song/poem
-start a blog
-make a bullet journal
-edit your photos
-try on your clothes/style outfits
-make a collage
-calligraphy
-puzzles
11. Stay connected with Friends
Now that we can't go out and see our friends and family it is important to stay connected and a great way to do that is through FaceTime and zoom.
Fun ways to stay connected
-watch movies together though zoom
-eat a virtual meal together
-take virtual tours together
-write letters
-use the habit tracker app to share your activity with friends
12. Learn something new
Now that we have so much time on our hands, we have a perfect opportunity to start something we have wanted to do for a long time. Using this time to improve ourself will make the isolation much easier to cope with.
What to try
- how to solve a Rubik's cube -start a scrapbook -learn to play guitar
-learn to play piano -become more flexible -learn to play drums
-learn a new language - card tricks -how to sing
-learn about nutrition -how to box -draw
- play dominoes or other card games
13. Music
Music is one of my favorite things in life. There is so much to love about music and you can do it while partaking in a majority of the aforementioned activities.
14. Miscellaneous
Now for the last few suggestions that are random, fun, and time-killing activities.
reorganize your room
Paint your nails
bake/cook/try new recipes and food
Look at old yearbooks
watch family videos
have themed family meals
read old letters and birthday cards you have received
listen to podcasts
-Mad About Movies (podcast app)
-Crime Junkie (Spotify)
-Every Little thing (Spotify)
I hope you got some good ideas to help you cope with quarantine! Thank you for checking out our blog!!