Personal Development | Productivity
Boost Our Creativity and Live Happily in Quarantine Days
Six steps I took for rewarding times in my quarantine time
In quarantine days, you might get so bored as well as depressed. You might think that therefore you cannot be so productive. Well, I was almost too sad to be productive until I tried these six things in my quarantine life. In this article, I would like to share some of my experiences and tips that keep me alive and fruitful!😃✨
Step 1. Make a Morning Routine. 🌅
Having a routine is very crucial for a healthy mind. First, we need to wake up in the morning. I would say no later than 8 AM. Not only your time that you can work increases efficiently but also your attitude towards a day changes. Brush your teeth, have breakfast, and tidy up. Make sure to organize the bed. It is an excellent way not to lie down anymore.
Step 2. Work on Self-Initiated Projects and Learn New Things With Online Course. 🤓
Now that we have some more extra time in these quarantine days, it also means we have finally time to work on something we always wanted to. Here’s what I did. I’ve always wanted to learn design and coding but never had a chance to learn those in school. So I took this time as a chance for learning and gaining these disciplines. I started taking online courses on graphic design and practiced coding. And finally, my partner and I made a dashboard to show the COVID-19 worldwide statistics. Usually, I wouldn’t have made time for this kind of self-initiated project. But we created something meaningful and rewarding through quarantine. I also started working as a freelance illustrator.
You may check this article about my review of the online courses I love:
Step 3. Join Online Activities: Competitions/ Share Ideas With People. 📢
Nothing is more powerful than a reaction. The reaction will keep you moving and improving. You’ve got to show what you did proudly to the world and promote it. Who knows if your project will be successful and generate extra income? Even if it doesn’t, don’t worry. Your skill and ability have increased.
In my case, I join the Online-Hackathons at Devpost.com as a developer and join an Artist call as an artist at ArtConnect.com. There are plenty of new opportunities and fun during this pandemic time!
Check out the project I did during the quarantine time here:
Step 4. Work Out and Move the Body! 🕺💃
Working out is a break from the home office. When we stay at home, we tend not to move so much. Moving the body not only makes us stay in shape but also changes the mood. Home training videos can help us. You can subscribe to get more content, and there are plenty of free videos as well.
Here are some home training videos that I like to watch at home.
- Body Project: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFjc9H89-RpWuIStDqhO7AQ/featured
- SELF: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfMagazine
- Beach Body: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/
Also, I just bought my brand new Nintendo switch. (Quite late I know) And I am in love with it so much! The Ring Fit Adventure gave me fun-time fighting the monsters while exercising at home. You may check a review from IGN here:
Step 5. Try New Cooking Recipes. 👩🍳🍳
Eating pleasure, I would say, is a significant reward for our hard work. No matter how much we love dinner time, we are tired of eating the same dish every day, cooking with the same recipe over and over again. It is time for our creativity to pop in. Try out new creative recipes! You can easily search on the internet for simple and refreshing recipes.
For me, I love eating Thai food. I always follow this Facebook page for new Thai-dish recipes. Although the main language is Thai, I was lucky that my boyfriend translates everything for me.
Conclusion
So, that’s some of my tips to stay productive and happy in the quarantine days! I cheer for your creativity and a good time at home! Stay not only safe but also vigilant!
Author’s Message: 💌
I hope you enjoy my article and get some tips for your quarantine days. Please share with me some of your ideas as well.
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Lastly, don’t forget to wash your hand :)
