Due to the lockdown, we are all stuck at home. This is something we haven’t experienced before. A 21-day lockdown was announced by PM Narendra Modi to stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus. During this lockdown, common men and celebs are discovering themselves and showing their hidden talents. While some are cooking, some are singing songs and some are painting.
We are here with a list of things that you can do at home during this time of social distancing and quarantine to chase the boredom.
Things to do at home during quarantine
1. Dance
Dance is the best workout. You can start dancing and try any dance form-be it Bollywood, Salsa, Hip-Hop anything.
2. Try a new recipe
There are lots of YouTube videos on cooking. So you can try and make some new recipes for desserts and or any sweet dish.
3. Learn a new language
Learning different languages is great. What can be the best time than this? You can learn Spanish, French, German and whatever you like from YouTube and Duolingo.
4. Paint
Have you ever tried your hands on painting? Do try and you can follow the tutorials on YouTube. There are lots of videos on how to do a portrait, abstract painting and a lot more.
5. Be a TikToker
I know many of you don’t like Tik Tok. But this can be the best way to chase your boring day. Download TikTok and see you can also act.
6. Learn to sing on Singing App
Are you a bathroom singer or ever felt conscious to sing in front of others? Online singing apps can be of the best help. You can download an app like Smule and you can be a singer too.
7. Try clicking photos
Try your photography skills during this time of social distancing. You can try this at home but make sure you don’t go out to click.
8. Learn a musical instrument
Music lovers can learn a musical instrument at this time.
9. Video call your school friends
Missing your school friends? Video call is the best option to connect with them.
10. Write a poem/short story
Develop your writing skills by writing poems or short stories.
11. Try make-up tutorial
If you love doing make-up, you can record video doing a make-up tutorial.
12. Open a YouTube channel
Depending on what you like, you can open a YouTube channel and be a YouTuber.
13. Meditate
Meditation will help you to be calm and take less stress.
14. Clean your home
Cleaning cleanses your inner soul. So try cleaning your home.
15. Read books
Is there any book on your bookshelf that you haven’t read yet? Read one and that can be your favorite pastime.
16. Play video games
Download cool video games and play with your friends, family or siblings.
17. Learn embroidery
All you need is a needle and colourful threads.
18. Learn how to make pickle
Making pickles is an art and very few can master it. Ask help from your mom or grandmom to teach some of their recipes.
19. Cut your hair
As all the salon and parlours are closed, try to cut your own hair if they have grown.
20. Skincare
Try making scrub at home and do the skincare routine at home.
21. Do yoga
Yoga can heal a lot and also helps in keeping you in shape.
22. Learn to make greeting cards
Try learning homemade greeting cards and you can gift to your friends, family on Christmas, New Year or any occasion.
23. Clean your refrigerator
Remove the unwanted stuff from your refrigerator.
24. Play cards
You can play Poker, Blackjack, Solitaire, and Rummy.
25. Try making jewellery
If you love wearing homemade jewelry, you can try making some by yourself.
26. Bake
Bake a cake for your family.
27. Arrange your cupboard
Re-arrange your cupboard and give the unused stuff to the needy.
28. Feed stray dogs
During this time of lockdown, stray dogs are also not getting enough food. So, you can feed them with the leftovers instead of throwing them.
29. Learn magic
You can learn magic with cards and there are tutorials on YouTube.
30. Play Antakshari
Antakshari can be a great pastime.
31. Clean your garden or lawn area
As the sweeper is not coming to your place due to the lockdown, clean it by yourself and see how good you will feel.
32. Wash your soft toys
If you have soft toys at home, clean them all.
33. Improve your gardening skills.
Water your plants and take good care of them.
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