Do I Have to Be Productive During Quarantine?

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/1*NCEMSj_rqN_4xxpFQQ5JpQ.jpeg"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@lovelypeoplestudio?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Mish Vizesi</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/enjoy-your-day-words?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure>Are naps and Netflix really so unproductive?<ul><li>Staring at the walls: You’re not out possibly spreading a virus that you don’t know you have.</li><li>Sleeping in until noon: You’re likely catching up on much-needed rest.</li><li>Scrolling through social media: You’re keeping up with friends and family who you’re socially distancing from.</li><li>Not searching for a stay-at-home side gig: You’re taking time to mentally relax.</li></ul>Now, I’m not saying do only those 4 things and you’re golden. I don’t think it’s healthy to use this time to be a total bum.<h1 id="350d">Doing these fairly simple, non-time-consuming things help me feel tremendously more productive during quarantine.</h1><ul><li>Journal: Writing as little as one sentence will give your brain a little exercise. It can be as simple as jotting down your current emotion, what you ate for breakfast, one thing you’re thankful for, or the best movie you’ve watched during quarantine.</li><li>Get outside: Even if for only 5 minutes, fresh air does wonders. Have coffee on the porch, let your dog sniff a few extra minutes, or take a walk around the block while listening to your favorite playlist.</li><li>Organize: Doing 1 small o

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rganizational project a week can boost your mood. Some simple ideas are: straightening your shoes in the closet, reorganizing your disheveled silverware drawer, or cleaning out your under-the-sink bathroom cabinet.</li><li>Put your phone down: Yes, I know. This can be quite difficult these days. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can get so down on myself or feel icky if I spend hours on my phone. Have a meal or watch a movie with your family and leave your phone in another room.</li><li>Force yourself to smile when you start feeling down: It may sound silly, but literally telling yourself “hey, smile” can really help. Find <a href="https://readmedium.com/is-it-okay-to-laugh-during-a-pandemic-569a6c126160">ways to make yourself laugh</a>. It’s kind of like fake it ‘til you make it.</li></ul>The bottom line is that this entire pandemic has brought upon an enormous amount of stress, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity. We all handle these emotions differently. So, if your best friend is working towards losing 15 lbs or your coworker is writing a book during quarantine, that’s great. But, that’s them. It’s also worthy of a high five (in a year or so or whenever high fives are allowed again).Do whatever you need to do to each day to feel at peace, to feel content each night when you lay your head down. And, if you don’t feel content when you lay your head down. That’s okay. Wake up tomorrow and start a new day.And, hopefully, when the pandemic is all said and done, we will return back to our normal life feeling rested and refreshed.</article></body>

Do I Have to Be Productive During Quarantine?

There’s so much pressure to be productive during quarantine. What if we all just take this time to do whatever our heart desires while remaining inside our homes?

For the first time, for most Americans anyway, we aren’t forced to be so busy 24/7 (shoutout to essential workers and thank you). So, instead, people are either ignoring the pandemic and trying to go about their lives anyways or they’re trying to figure out how to remain productive while at home.

Don’t get me wrong, props to all of those who can’t sit still and want to continue to be a boss during these times.

However, there are surely some people out there who don’t want to dive into DIY home projects or find ways to work out at home or learn Tik Tok dances (is that considered productive?)

Personally, I think no matter what you’re doing while staying home during quarantine is productive.

You’re probably already being productive during quarantine and didn’t even know it.

Are naps and Netflix really so unproductive?

Staring at the walls: You’re not out possibly spreading a virus that you don’t know you have.

Sleeping in until noon: You’re likely catching up on much-needed rest.

Scrolling through social media: You’re keeping up with friends and family who you’re socially distancing from.

Not searching for a stay-at-home side gig: You’re taking time to mentally relax.

Now, I’m not saying do only those 4 things and you’re golden. I don’t think it’s healthy to use this time to be a total bum.

Doing these fairly simple, non-time-consuming things help me feel tremendously more productive during quarantine.

Journal: Writing as little as one sentence will give your brain a little exercise. It can be as simple as jotting down your current emotion, what you ate for breakfast, one thing you’re thankful for, or the best movie you’ve watched during quarantine.

Get outside: Even if for only 5 minutes, fresh air does wonders. Have coffee on the porch, let your dog sniff a few extra minutes, or take a walk around the block while listening to your favorite playlist.

Organize: Doing 1 small organizational project a week can boost your mood. Some simple ideas are: straightening your shoes in the closet, reorganizing your disheveled silverware drawer, or cleaning out your under-the-sink bathroom cabinet.

Put your phone down: Yes, I know. This can be quite difficult these days. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can get so down on myself or feel icky if I spend hours on my phone. Have a meal or watch a movie with your family and leave your phone in another room.

Force yourself to smile when you start feeling down: It may sound silly, but literally telling yourself “hey, smile” can really help. Find ways to make yourself laugh. It’s kind of like fake it ‘til you make it.

The bottom line is that this entire pandemic has brought upon an enormous amount of stress, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity. We all handle these emotions differently. So, if your best friend is working towards losing 15 lbs or your coworker is writing a book during quarantine, that’s great. But, that’s them. It’s also worthy of a high five (in a year or so or whenever high fives are allowed again).

Do whatever you need to do to each day to feel at peace, to feel content each night when you lay your head down. And, if you don’t feel content when you lay your head down. That’s okay. Wake up tomorrow and start a new day.

And, hopefully, when the pandemic is all said and done, we will return back to our normal life feeling rested and refreshed.