Yes, regular plans such as stepping out for a cup of coffee to your nearest café or catching up with your girls over brunch now seem to find their way on to your wish list during times of like these but let us assure you that staying in comes with its perks. What better time than now to take a step back and transform your self-care Sundays into self-care weeks or even months. Below we’ve listed down five things that’ll help you stay sane as you self-quarantine
Try the shelf life
You know the many unfinished books on your shelf? There’s no better time than now to pick them up. We recommend something light and funny that you can read during your breaks while you work from home.
Keep calm and Kondo
Organising can be fun, especially if it involves binge-watching. Catch up on Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix and apply the expert’s tips to your home. Rule out the risk of overwhelming yourself by starting with something small like your bedside table.
Sweat it out
Remember exercise releases endorphins. So, the best way to bid farewell to blues is a good workout. Whether you like yoga or dancing, stream your favourite workout on TV and get your family to join in. We promise, it’s more fun when you do it together!
Every night is games night
You no longer have to wait for the weekend to bring out those board games. Squeeze in a challenging game of Monopoly or chess after dinner. It keeps your brain buzzing while you’re home.
Get some screen time
No, we’re not talking about the many Oscar-winning movies you want to tick off your watch list. Use the gift of time to video call faraway friends and family. It’s now more than ever that we need to feel connected!
New beginnings
Now that you have all that extra time on your hands, why not spend some time picking up a new skill, a new language or even a new recipe that you wanted to learn but then gave into ordering out? Thanks to the internet, you can find plenty of online courses to develop whatever skill it is you wish to hone.