The coronavirus lockdown provides people with plenty of time for self-reflection. They may use this time to consider essential aspects of their life, such as physical and mental health, career goals, etc. It’s also a perfect opportunity for meditation, which can refresh the mind, ease stress levels, and boost immunity.
Meditation
Meditation can help relax and refresh your mind during this period of lockdown, as well as improve your health and wellbeing, boost energy levels, increase immunity levels, etc. Additionally, spending some time cooking may also be productive; take this chance to try new recipes that might otherwise go uneaten!
This study set out to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown affects dispositional mindfulness chronotype, sleep-wake patterns, memory functioning, and subjective passage of time. Results revealed that decreased dispositional mindfulness was directly correlated with later shifts of sleep timing on workdays as well as a decreased sensation of time expansion/boredom; furthermore, it indirectly caused an associated decline in PRMQ scores.
Cooking
People who enjoy cooking can utilize the coronavirus lockdown as an opportunity to sharpen their culinary skills and experiment with new recipes and styles, which can reduce stress levels and improve their overall health. You could also spend quality time together as a family making meals together – perfect for reconnecting after leading busy lives for so long! Moreover, exploring some new recipes could add variety to daily meals or try your hand at DIY beauty products during this period.
Spending time with family and friends
The coronavirus lockdown may be challenging for people accustomed to living busy lives, especially children whose school and homework have stopped altogether. But there are fun activities you can enjoy at home with family and friends during this period that will make the best use of your time.
Spending quality time with loved ones during a coronavirus lockdown is an excellent way to ensure their happiness and entertain them, as well as an ideal chance to reconnect with long-lost friends. Our fast-paced lifestyles often result in broken bonds being severed between us.
Taking a walk
Participants reported that before the coronavirus pandemic, they frequently went for walks; however, due to lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, they no longer could. Many felt this was one of the worst consequences and that they felt isolated; nonetheless, they found other means of getting exercise, such as watching online videos or using the treadmill at the gym.
Lockdown time can also provide the ideal opportunity to organize and revamp your wardrobe, as well as experiment with different looks using old pieces from your closet. Use this time wisely by reflecting upon personal and career aspirations and goals for the future.
