The world has changed over the past couple of months like never before in the modern world with over a quarter of the worlds population in lockdown.
Just let that settle in for a second "Quarter of the world population on lockdown"
So what are people doing in the lockdown? Well everyone is taking it differently… some positive and others negative.
Now for the people who are getting depressed being in a state of lockdown, I ask you one question is the situation within your control, could you change your circumstances…..
Unless you have a cure for Coronavirus or a PPE suit for everytime you go out then the answer is a big No!
So my suggestion is to try and make the most of this time during the lockdown and try to do something productive.
There are lots of articles out on the web discussing how to stay productive during the lockdown and some suggestions will make you even more depressed such as this article.
Deep cleaning the kitchen, moving furniture and cleaning, cleaning your email inbox….. Are they trying to go down for manslaughter or do they just have OCD.
So what are some good suggestions?
1. Learn a new skill or hobby - People will be surprised on what they can achieve if they put their mind to it and invest dedicated time towards it.
I have a HUGE sweet tooth but rarely make any deserts at home, I just find it difficult to find time between work, social activities and kids, this is something we as a family have been doing together and it’s been great.
2. Workout - Being lockdown isn’t good for your body as you tend to have no routine and start losing discipline. You need to ensure your body is getting the exercise it would normally get during a normal day when your walking or hitting the gym.
There are lots of personal trainers who are offering services online or free YouTube homework outs.
So when you come out the lockdown you could be in your best shape.
3. Enjoy the kids - For the parents out there, this is some valuable unexpected time to spend with your children. We sometimes forget that majority of the things we do is for our children but we miss out on giving them the ‘nurture’
Use this time and do activities with your kids, maybe integrate suggestion 1 with the kids and then upskill them in their weak school subjects.
These are just a few to get the ideas flowing, please add more suggestions to the comments.
