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The recent outbreak of Covid-19 has meant that thousands of venues are forced to remain closed and many events across the country have been cancelled. While the government has allowed certain businesses to reopen, you may not feel confident venturing into public territory just yet. Knowing how to spend your time in lockdown can seem like a challenge – especially if you aren’t used to staying indoors for a long period of time. This generation has never experienced a situation quite like it, so it is difficult to know how to remain sane through such an uncertain time.
In this guide, we’re going to look at a few fun ways in which you can spend your time this summer while in lockdown.
Learn a language
While it is not exactly a holiday in the sun, you could become extremely productive at home by learning a new language. You’ll likely have many plans on the horizon as soon as the government gives international travel the go-ahead, so equipping yourself with common words and phrases of a new language for your holiday will be a useful way to prepare for the venture.
Make a bucket list
Life in lockdown may be causing you to feel stressed, anxious and depressed due to not knowing when things will resume as normal. However, it’s best to have a positive outlook and think about the things you have always wanted to do and how you’re going to make them happen once lockdown is over. Rather than moping around in your pyjamas for days on end, make the effort to write a bucket list of your dreams and ambitions.
Get a summer house
During the lockdown, you’ll be spending more time in the house, but with the whole family in an enclosed space for weeks on end, it’s sure to be a trying experience. In this case, why not invest in a summer house? This little space can become your secret retreat where you can simply unwind and enjoy the garden in your own company, or you could even share this summer house with your family by turning it into a games room, a study den or a cinema room.
Practise meditation and mindfulness
The coronavirus pandemic has shown an increase stress and anxiety levels in people across the country. The dread of a new disease can be overwhelming and rather worrying, especially as no cure has been found. Alongside this, the government’s guidelines for social distancing can also make people feel extremely lonely – especially for those who are in single households. With this in mind, taking the time to practise mindfulness would be ideal way to eliminate negative thoughts and regain a sense of calm. There are many online tutorials and guides to follow, which can teach you about breath control and how to adjust your thought processes.
Make a video diary
We’re all living through an extremely strange time right now, so why not record every day in lockdown as a lasting memory of your experience? In the years to come, it will be fun to look back on how you spent your time indoors and the activities you got up to as a family.