Right now we are going through a global pandemic. And for the safety of all, health and government officials have advised us to practice social distancing and self-quarantine. Schools, restaurants, shopping malls are all closed, making our lives dull. Concerts are postponed, sporting events are canceled, tourist attraction places are all lockdown, which means that our usual means of entertainment are off the menu. 

For many of us, the pure thought of staying at home is driving us crazy, especially if we are packed up with some over-active kids. So I have come up with 10 best ideas you can apply to make your quarantine time interesting and productive.

1. Focus on family time

Living in this modern world, we all rush like ants from dusk till dawn. Packing our children’s school bags with loads of books and rushing them from school to coaching centers is our daily routine. Think about when was the last time you had a quiet romantic moment with your spouse? Hardly in many families, we have time to seat together and enjoy a meal together. Now is the time to focus on our family values. Spend more time with your children. Talk about their interests. Play board games like Monopoly, Ludo, chess together. Watch a movie together. Laugh away any tension you have inside. Here is a list of digital board games that you can download on your mobile :

1.  Practice more on personal hygiene

Though personal hygiene should be observed all year round, we are advised by the government and health officials to give more emphasis on it now. Let’s pay more attention to our hygiene practice and help our family members to do so. Keeping enough supply of hand washing liquid, hand sanitizer, bleach and masks; and making use of it, is a wise thing to do. Short on your supply? Get it home delivered from https://www.daraz.com.bd/ 

1. Focus on online learning platforms

Learning never stops at any condition at any time. This globalized world has proven that. There are so many online platforms on the web teaching from school students to university students. So there is no chance for you to fall back in your education for this unrest situation. Even if you are not a regular student you can step-up your skills or add to your professional portfolio by learning something new from the online hub. Improve your English, get a diploma, learning outsourcing-anything is possible online.  Lilac Education has a wide variety of courses to offer.

1. Get in touch with family and friends

Maybe you haven’t got in touch with your Granma for a long time. Maybe you’ve only sent a ‘congratulation’ note on Facebook to a friend who just got married, but hasn’t spoken to her. Maybe your nephew or niece has just completed his/her SSC exam, and a bit of advice will influence them. Now is the time. Use it to get in touch with near and dear ones. We can’t visit them physically, but with the blessing of telecommunication technology, we can still express our feelings and responsibility through audio and video calls.

1. Get hands-on your home chores

Being busy with our carriers, most of us get our daily chores done by our housemaids. But did you know, there is a whole lot more satisfaction when you do it yourself? We can use our quarantine time to do a thorough spring cleaning, organize our cupboards or even cook a favorite menu for the family. Everyone will appreciate the change.

1. Give time to your self

This is the best time to take care of yourself. Pamper yourself with a home spa. Dive into your favorite novel. Make up for those sleepless nights. Reflect, heal and enjoy!

1. Focus on you long time cherished hobby

We all have a hobby in which we find our peace of mind. We wait for free time to accomplish it, but that ‘free time’ never comes. Guess what, your ‘free time’ is knocking at your door! Whether it is gardening, sewing or doing a DIY project, get your materials together and start.

1. Indoor exercise

Since we are all discouraged to go outdoor, our bodies might become stiff and heavy. We can find our way of burning calories with indoor exercises. Yoga practice is a good way to start the day to release any tension. The web is buzzing with inspirational trainer videos. Virtual yoga instructors like Psyche Truth are available on Youtube. Find your perfect workout plan on Fitness blender.com

1. Discover your moral values

Going through the news every morning, we all mourn at the alarming number of deaths caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Which makes us all think about life, death, and its Creator. Irrespective of any religious background, we all have some spiritual explanation behind these issues. So we can use this quiet time to discover our religion, know its instructions and lead our life accordingly. We can meditate ourselves following our Holy Book and try to find peace of mind in this unrest situation.

1. Keep a rigid schedule

Staying home quarantine soon may become unproductive as there is no fixed schedule for us. Keeping a rigid schedule will make us smarter. Set up goals for the upcoming weeks, make a daily to-do list and work accordingly.

And most importantly: stay positive! Sometimes, simply having a good outlook on the position is all you demand.