The entire world is currently fighting the wrath of coronavirus that has become a pandemic. More and more coronavirus cases are coming to light daily. Going out into the streets puts people at risk of catching the virus. The virus gets transferred if you get in contact with any COVID positive person. By staying at home you not only keep yourself safe but also break the virus transfer chain. Due to this reason, all unnecessary travel has been banned and work from home has become compulsory. Staying productive while working from home isn’t an easy task to accomplish. If you are an introvert, you might be loving it. But the extroverts might be facing issues with the idea of remote working.
In this article, we have tried to consolidate things that can keep you productive from home. So, if you are in quarantine with your family, we would suggest reading this article.
Clean the clutter
Being at home during quarantine, you can spend some time clearing all the unwanted items from the house. If you were thinking of clearing some old clothes or recycling some unwanted furniture, now is the time to do so. You can start by cleaning your house one section at a time. You would be surprised how much of an empty space you can generate by managing your household items. Separate the items that you no longer need. Once the quarantine is over, you can sell them or discard them as per your choice. Clearing clutter will make you happy.
Online classes
Skill-upgrade is important to maintain your relevancy in the market. Quarantine has given you the much-needed time to enhance your skill-set. There are many online portals that host courses of well-known universities. Enrolling for these courses will keep you engaged and your mind churning. Portals like Coursera, edX, Udemy, etc. are good places to start looking for your subjects of interest. Completing these courses will give you an added advantage at your workplace also. So, pick a course and complete its certification for better future opportunities.
Read a book
Inculcating a reading habit is tough. Now that you are at home due to quarantine, you can spend enough time reading books. Start by picking up a book or two from the genre of your choice. Spend about half an hour reading the book daily. This will also help you in cutting down your screen time. You can even encourage your kids to read books. Reading books is the best habit one can develop.
Reconnect with family
With surplus time at home, you can reconnect with your family members through phone or video calls. Invite multiple members of your family on these calls and have a conversation together. You can also video chat with your friends staying at long-distances. Since you can’t personally meet them, it is important that you stay connected with them digitally.
Play board games
In the digital world, people have forgotten board games. Since in quarantine you have your entire family living together, you can play board games together. These are opportunities to spend quality time with your family members. Games like ludo, snakes and ladders, monopoly, etc. are fun to play. You can also pull out the carrom board hidden in your storage to play in this quarantine.
Hobbies
Not many get a chance to work their dream job. Quarantine has given you the opportunity to get back in touch with your hobbies. You can spend ample time indulging in them. You will feel happy and satisfied by spending time on your hobby. You can also try involving other family members as well and convert it into a family activity.
Simple cooking
Quarantine is a great time to learn cooking. By doing this you won’t have to ever rely on take-out or dine-out options. You can start by making easy and quick recipes that you can find online. If you are a coffee lover, you can stock coffee pods for making coffee. These biodegradable pods last for longer durations and are easy to use. You can enjoy a cup of coffee at any time of the day.
Don’t let the quarantine hours pass by. Pick any of the above-mentioned items and make the most of this quarantine time. You will become more productive and learn a new skill. Good luck!
