Exhausted Netflix? Never want to see another banana bread again? Isn’t it weird to think that this time last year was not a phrase? If the usual activities during the new Covid restrictions are seeming dull and repetitive, why not try something new, something that could have a lasting impact further in the future!
No one’s expecting you to become the next Shakespeare or Da Vinci, but while we are about to be released into yet another tiered phase of new Covid restrictions, here are four things you can do from the comfort of your own home that you might not even have considered.
Write a novel
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is an annual online event in which participants aim to write 50,000 words in November! This can be a whole novel, part of one, poetry, drama- anything! The idea is to kick start your writing with clear daily goals, and a whole community to support you. 50,000 in a month sounds pretty intense and may not be doable for everyone, but why not give it a go and see how far you get? Get your creativity flowing and experiment, safe in the knowledge that no one has to read it- it can just be for you!
Study online
The beauty of lockdown means that online courses are more popular than ever, and a huge range is available. All it takes is a little research! Whether you’re interested in learning new languages or accelerating into nursing with onlineabsnprograms.com, want a whole new degree or a short refresher course, online studying is making education more accessible for everyone. You can even use pre-existing skills and qualification to boost your career, as sites like onlineabsnprograms.com collate the best online nursing courses to allow you to transition into the field quickly!
Learn BSL
Speaking of accessibility now is a great time to learn a skill that will continue to be used even after lockdown ends. Learning British Sign Language is a valuable and worthwhile use of your time, with courses widely available online. This allows you to learn at your own pace, fitting in lessons around juggling kids, working from home, movie nights and the occasional baking session. There are multiple levels of study available too, with some courses running ‘pay what you can’ offers during the pandemic. Have a look online, join community Facebook groups and as you get more confident, why not even watch signed TV shows to build up your practice?
Beat the new covid restrictions & travel!
If the pandemic has cancelled your holidays and travel plans, why not take a virtual holiday during the new Covid restrictions? This is a great thing to do with the kids, as not only is it fun, but helps broader their knowledge of the world. By playing geographical games like GeoGuessr, you can travel anywhere in the world, whilst not leaving your sofa. Get dropped in a random location and use visual clues in the environment to try and guess where you are! Just because we are all stuck inside physically, doesn’t mean we can’t keep exploring virtually!
What are your plans for during the new Covid restrictions? Do share in a comment below.
