Right now, 'COVID-19' is dictating movement of people across the globe that resulted in travel restrictions.
As a result, there will be a gap in my frequency for blogposts.
Self-isolation at home is the sole solution.
The current phase well-defined by:
'There are decades where nothing happens and
There are weeks when decades happen' - Vladimir Lenin
In his 2015 TED talk, Microsoft magnate, Bill Gates underlined how the next big disaster to strike humanity would be due to microbes and not a nuclear war. The world would be under-prepared for the strike.
This is not negativity or a way to imbibe fear within us. Instead, let us take ample opportunities to spend time on our development and indulge in some productive activities.
Enough of COVID-19!
Now coming straight to the point of my post today.
How am I making a perfect utilization of the quarantine phase?
1. As the first step, for a while, I have stopped reading and watching news related to the pandemic which reduced my panic hence less stress & anxiety. In addition, no discussion on COVID-19 is taking place in the family too.
2. I am spending an adequate time with my family (which otherwise was not possible in case of working men and women).
3. In the process of learning new recipes from YouTube; preparing the same; pampering the taste buds. Trying my best to get promoted to a 'Better' chef than what I was yesterday.
4. Painting and sketches- Being an ardent lover of painting & sketching, I have made sure to give 30 mins to my art paper. The papers were piled up in some corner, dusty and getting neglected. A rendezvous with my art paper was fixed during the quarantine period time.
Thanks to COVID-19!
Two of my paintings/sketches are given below for the first two days of quarantine:
5. Online courses - I have enrolled myself in two courses on www.udemy.com related to my passion and field of work to enhance my skills & knowledge. One of them is Google Analytics and the other being Time Management.
6. Read books - Do you have any books which are left aside unread? Or some unfinished reads? Friends, this is the right time to finish the unfinished. Do not let your books lie on shelves, choose one and start reading.
I am a hungry reader and have shortlisted books for this period.
Recommended books to read, in case you are interested,
- The Fifth Beatle - the Brian Epstein Story
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
- This Beautiful Life by Helen Schulman
- Guru Dutt by Arun Khopkar
- The Free World by David Bezmozgis
- Monsoon Feelings : A history of emotions in the rain
- The Angel's Beauty Spots by K.R. Meera
7. If you are an avid writer, then pen down your thoughts in a diary. Make a list of things which you want to accomplish in your lifetime known as bucket list.
As a travel blogger, I keep visiting places and share my experience with the world through my blogs.
8. Also a music lover, playing harmonica was one of my listed dreams. So why not this time? I am also learning how to play a harmonica.
8. Amidst all the mental de-stress procedures, now let us turn our heads towards our physical well being. Workout for at least 30 minutes in the form of zumba, cardio, jogging or free hand exercises. Choose whichever you like to lift up your morale.
9. Last but not the least, sing, dance and play games.
For the time being, why not focus on being a better person than yesterday.
Why not think that God has given us a chance to self ponder?
Needless to say, stay at home and help the world to 'Flatten the COVID-19 Curve'.
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