In this dark and frightening era of the coronavirus disease pandemic, most countries have placed their people under home quarantine or total lockdown. While some are busy working from home and taking online classes, some people are still figuring out how to kill time amidst COVID-19 lockdown.

It’s a good thing that this article gathered some of these simple ways to stay productive even just by staying home. So, if you’re one of those people searching for random things to spend quarantine times, you better read through the next few pages and find out the answers for yourself.

1. Start looking for gifts for Christmas.

Since Christmas is just around the corner, spend your quarantine time looking for gifts for Christmas for your loved ones and dearest friends. There’s no need for you to go out just to purchase gifts for Christmas since you can now shop online. 

Of course, this pandemic shouldn’t stop the Christmas spirit from reigning in your heart. So, make the most of your time at home by preparing your gifts for Christmas.

2. Cherish quality time with family

Some people have already lost a loved one to COVID-19 pandemic, and frontliners can’t even go home and hug their family. 

That’s why the next tip you would want to consider is as simple as cherishing quality time with your family, most especially if you’re fortunate enough to have them by your side in this terrifying situation. Take this chance to reconnect and bond with your loved ones because not everyone can do that no matter how much they yearn for their hugs and kisses. 

3. Read a book

Are you stressed and worried about a lot of things due to to the pandemic? Well, ease your mind and divert your attention by grabbing a book to read. If you don’t mind knowing, reading books can benefit your mental health, as well as reduce your stress. 

As you make reading books a habit, you’re not only strengthening your brain and expanding your vocabulary. You’re also helping yourself to relieve anxiety, depression, and stress, which will more likely transpire in this unfortunate situation. So, get yourself a book to read and savour the pleasure of turning pages!

4. Hop on the home exercise trend right here and right now

If you’ve been busy with school duties or pending tasks at work before the COVID-19 strikes, then this is your chance to spend some time to stay physically fit and healthy. Beat the quarantine boredom and stress with daily exercise at home.

It won’t only help you stay productive amidst the lockdown, but daily exercise will also help you boost your immune system. For more home exercise tips, read this: Stay Home, Stay Healthy: 6 Exercises to Do During Lockdown.

Quarantine thoughts:

Staying calm and motivated during these frightening times isn’t easy, most especially if you’re facing this period without your family by your side. So, with these simple tips, we wish to help you have an idea on how to spend your quarantine days efficiently. 

If you know someone who might also need these tips, don’t forget to share it with them to spread awareness. And if you have more ideas in mind, don’t hesitate to share them with us and with our readers in the comment section. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kath Ramirez took up journalism as her Bachelor’s Degree with library and information science on the side and now writes for The Home of Gifts. It supplies the best wholesale gifts for any occasion and home collections. After a busy working week, you’ll either see her binge-watching on Netflix, cuddling with her fur babies, bonding with her family or devouring her mom and sisters’ homemade goodies.