Are you feeling bored due to having quarantine because of the current COVID 19 Pandemic going around the world? Here are some activities you could do to help you pass the time. These activities are also pretty diverse so there should be something for everyone regardless of their hobbies or interests.
Personal Development.
You could use this time at home to develop your skills or learn new skills to help you advanced in your career or on your interests. If you have access to a public library card (check your local library for access) you could access a website called Lynda.com or LinkedIn Learning. What is great about that platform is that you get certified for each course that you do, and they do not expire. Speaking of certifications, you can even upload them to your social media channels such as LinkedIn.
The website also has a lot of courses around various fields such as Business, Marketing, and Design to name a few. There are also course paths that you can do in an area which combines some courses in an area to help you go deeper into a particular area of interest.
The courses length varies from course to course but on average each course can be from 0.5 hours to 4 hours. Also, each course instructor is a professional on the field that they are teaching which is great because you can learn a lot from them and get some insights to various topics and experiences.
Reading.
Another activity you could do at home is to read a new novel or a series of books that you may have at home that you have not read yet due to having a busy schedule or other commitments. Reading a good book is a good way to relax and escape the current situation of the virus and also if you want you can even sit with your family and read together. If you are needing some suggestions on what to read some great series that I recommend reading are: Harry Potter, Shadow Hunters, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (and its sequel series Heroes of Olympus), Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
Watching Shows and Movies.
Another activity you could do is watch some movies or shows and again you can do this with your family. These days there are many options to watch movies or TV whether it is on cable, DVD’s/Blu Ray, or streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to name a few. There is always a show or a movie to watch and entertain yourself and your family or use that as an escape from what is happening right now.
Playing Video Games.
Another good option to pass the time and entertain yourself is to play some video games as all consoles have great games you can play as well as console exclusives. Most games these days also have online so you can play with friends. Games genres will vary based on what you like but some great genres to explore are RPGs, Adventure, shooting games to name a few.
Conclusion.
I hope the activities I suggested will help make your stay at home and quarantine easier and will help you escape and make it more bearable. If you have suggestions let me know in the comment section of what you would suggest doing during this time.
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