Being stuck inside the house is not that bad if there is something to do, especially now that it is finally summer. While coronavirus lockdowns are lifting in some states, many of the usual things people do to entertain themselves are now probably still off the menu.
At some point, even introverts are going crazy about being cooped up inside the house. They would probably think it would be nice somehow go out outside, especially those who have kids.
Fortunately, the internet is responding to this dilemma by providing options for social gatherings than ever before. This includes free online concerts and other ways to create people's sense of community even if they are living alone.
Below are just some of the list that can help people entertain themselves during quarantine while still practising social distancing in the warmer weeks to come during this summer season.
1. Exercise
Just lying on the couch may be fun for a while, but it can get old so quickly, and you might get restless after some time has passed. There are dozens of virtual fitness programs available online that you can choose from to do at home.
There are some fitness apps that do not require you to pay like FitOn, which is packed with features that other apps may charge you for. Applications like Pocket Yoga offers free features but to have the full experience, they require you to subscribe. But anyone can just workout using Google Home or YouTube.
Working out at home does not require it to be expensive. You can just clear out a small space for you to do your workouts like the resistance training or some barre exercises, pilates and yoga which only requires a few square feet that typically do not need any equipment.
2. Gardening (indoors or outdoors)
According to UNC Health Talk, gardening can do wonders to a person's well-being. It can build the self-esteem, is good for the heart, can reduce stress, can improve one's strength, good for the whole family, give a person the boost of vitamin D, and growing your food can help you eat healthier food.
This summer, it might be good to start your garden, whether it is in the outdoor or inside your house. Asking your kids for help with indoor plants is also a fun way to help them stay active and reduce their screen time.
3. Clean your house
Some people reserve cleaning the house for weekends, but if you are stuck at home this summer, there will be likely more extra time to do some general cleaning of the house.
CNET has listed some tips in cleaning the house, or your phone, your car and even the dryer vent and kitchen sink. Cleaning will also help you keep yourself healthy and away from the virus.
4. Read a new book
Reading books is beneficial both physically and mentally, which can last a lifetime. According to Healthline, some of its benefits include strengthening the brain, increases the ability to empathize, builds a person's vocabulary, helps prevent age-related cognitive disability, reduces stress, prepares for a good night's sleep, and helps alleviate signs of depression.
Nowadays, books are easier to access thanks to technology. Anyone can download electronic type of books on Nook, Kindle and the Apple News app for iOS.
But there are also websites which let you download ebooks for free online like the website Authorama and Project Gutenberg. You may check out these 10 different ways to download free books.
5. Do-it-yourself projects
Don't let your quarantine stop your creativity. There are tons of projects that you can do yourself while staying inside your house. Pinterest can help you with that, with its aesthetically pleasing pictures and ways to be creative.
You might find some things in your overflowing closet that you use in the project that you have in mind like organizing your kitchen or some activities to keep the children busy.
