Lock Down Can Be Fun! #Covid19India

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Story by: Esther Cabral

Since many companies have given their employees an option of working from home and schools and colleges closed, there have been many Covid19 memes doing the rounds. Parents having trouble managing their kids, couples having to spend additional time together and well in some cases domestic helps being asked to take paid leaves as a precautionary measure. This has made every household nothing short of the Bigg Boss one. Jokes apart, this is actually a good time to bond with family members, share the load of household chores and revisit older, simpler times.

Fashionmostwanted.com enlists seven things that could make being house arrested fun!

Time for home exercise

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Staying at home doesn’t mean you skip exercise. Yes, we know more workout places are shut but let’s get creative. For this, YouTube could be your best friend! Try some yoga asanas for a great morning kickstart or then go for a jog on your building terrace. Ensure that you go at a time when there are fewer people. The world has moved to virtual reality and a lot of dance, music and zumba classes have started taking place over the web. Check them out. There are several apps that can assist you in home exercises. So, what are you waiting, start those jumping jacks now!

Play board games

When was the last time you played Monopoly? Or picked up a Draw 4 in a game of Uno? It is time to bring out those boxes and cherish the small victories.

Talk, because there is no hurry

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Heart-to-heart conversations are somewhat non existent these days. Time to talk to listen, understand and bond. After all, there’s no cab waiting for you!

Rediscover old hobbies

Ah, can’t emphasise on this enough. It is a good time to go back to enjoying the things you so loved but somewhere lost because of no time and too many commitments.

Discover new hobbies

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While you’re at that, you could also discover news hobbies. Bake that cake you’ve been meaning to!

Get started at that decluttering

Spring is almost here, so get cleaning!

Slow down

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Remember the saying: When you want something, the universe conspires to give it to you. Take this house arrest as a sign and slow down from your hectic schedule. Enjoy the small moments””a warm cup of tea, a mindless gaze into nature, chirping of birds, rustling of leaves”¦

Carpe diem folks!


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