The ManicaPost
WITH half of the world practising self-isolation and social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Mnangagwa last week ordered a 21-day lockdown during which people are encouraged to work or stay at home.
Staying indoors can be just as fun and productive as going out. Here are tips to keep boredom at bay during the fight against Covid-19. From learning new skills to embracing your inner DIY guru, we’ve got you covered.
Clear out your wardrobe
Dedicate your new-found time and attention to sorting out your clothes, declutter your home, ditching items you haven’t worn for six months and co-ordinating clothes into sections so it’s easier to browse in the mornings.
This is a great opportunity to get inspired by new outfits or rediscover an old favourite.
Give yourself a manicure
Sometimes it’s the small things in life that make us feel better, with a fresh manicure being up there. Take some time for yourself, push your cuticles down, slather on some hand cream and choose a shade that makes you smile from ear to ear.
Read a book
It’s time to read that book that’s been seating on your shelf for the last few months.
Get inspired by a best-selling memoir, indulge in a celeb-approved book or escape to a different world for a few hours.
Do a crossword/Sudoku
Looking for something a bit more challenging? Put your brain to the test and do a crossword or Sudoku puzzle and see how far you can get.
There’s lots of online crosswords or word puzzles which means you don’t have to leave the house to have a go.
Make a photo album/back up your phone pictures
Remember that girls’ holiday you took in 2016 or when you swam with dolphins?
Ensure that memories like this are treasured by taking the time to compile a photo album or scrapbook.
Similarly, make a back-up of photos on your phone, to ensure you don’t lose them in years to come.
Plant some flowers
Introduce some welcome colour into your house or garden and plant some flowers.
Marie Kondo your drawers
In the words of everyone’s favourite Japanese organisation expert, if it doesn’t ‘spark joy’, it’s got to go.
Sift between socks, underwear and whatever else is lurking in the depths of your drawers and reap the rewards of a tidy and organised chest of drawers.
Baking
Indulge your sweet tooth and try a Bake Off masterpiece of your own at home.
Learn how to knit
Pick up your needles and take the time to hone a new skill like knitting. Not just for grandmas, knitting is considered incredibly therapeutic and practical.
Dance it out
Blast out some of your favourite tunes and get dancing in your bedroom, living room or bathroom. Hairbrush microphone is optional.
Exercise
Replace your gym visit with an at-home work-out, with squats, burpees and press-ups all achievable without equipment. Transform your lounge into a yoga space and stretch it out.
Make a travel bucket list
Write down in black and white the places you are yet to explore, the trips you want to take and the food you’ve got to sample. Similarly, Pinterest is the perfect place to find inspiration and pin places you want to go to. All you will need is a map.
Learn a language
Challenge yourself to learn a new language in just a few weeks, ready for your next trip away. With a ton of apps and websites that give you lessons for free, you’ve truly run out of excuses not to.
