12+ Great Things You Can Do While in Quarantine

Humans worldwide are locked down in their homes and trying to cope with a lifestyle that actually goes against their sociability nature.

However, there is really no need to go sedentary, not us humans who are also genetically equipped to adapt to all circumstances by remaining active. Sure, we are under lockdown but our capability to think, act, create, innovate, etc, isn't "locked down", not unless we chose to.

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So, we can choose to go back and forth to the fridge, self-denying that there is nothing else to do but eating and sleeping, or we can take advantage of this new situation and "milk it" to our benefits in order to keep evolving.

Basically, don't try to "kill time" while in quarantine. Instead, use Time to your advantage to do great things you can benefit from.

#1 Acquire a new language

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If you are a Lebanese, you're probably thinking that you already know three. However, think again. There are about 6,500 spoken languages in the world, 2,000 of which won't be of use to you since only a few thousands speak it, and you still have 4,500 options.

Among these, some are becoming quickly important to learn in the business world, like the Mandarin Chinese. In our progressive tech era, you can do so easily online.

#2 Take a cooking class online

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We Lebanese tend to believe that cooking is the job of women in our society; the unpaid one really since most of our professional Chefs are men. So, seriously, anyone can master cooking and enjoy it. After all, we all love eating. It's the top pleasurable deed of all humans.

There are plenty of cooking classes online these days, and this will keep you productively entertained for a while, especially if you go for learning different cuisines. (Sahtein!)

#3 Learn a new skill or two

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There is no need at all to stagnate in wait for the university to reopen or for you to go back to your job. This is your perfect (grace) period to acquire a new skill that you could use in your career or any transferable skill.

The options are many today with online courses: Graphic Design, hairstyling, make-up art, writing, interior design, music instrument, social media marketing, fashion design, jewelry design, and so on.

#4 Join a virtual gym class

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You don't need to be an athlete or a gym-freak to get to do some daily physical exercise at home. Anyone of any age today can do so to improve or maintain one's health and energy and have some fun while doing it. These classes are generally free on Social Media. Go for it or for a Yoga class, and make it a daily activity.

#5 Discover a new hobby

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You could surprise yourself and discover a new side of you. Painting, drawing, crafting, designing, music mixing, etc; options are endless today online. You might also have been brewing in your mind for a while to take on a particular hobby. Now it's the time to do so if, of course, it doesn't involve you going out.

#6 Volunteer for a cause online

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Follow your heart in selecting what cause is dear to you and go for it. You might also know already what cause you are passionate about and haven't got time for it before.

Don't go solo with this. Check what related organization has online-based activities and are in need of volunteers. Giving it an hour of your time a day will be helpful for them and morally rewarding for you. (And you'll be making new like-minded friends!)

#7 Put your academic skills to use!

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With all students today at home (and online!), parents would love to find private tutors to help their children, especially in subjects where they are lagging behind. If you are a university student, or a graduate, or a teacher, or even a grandma with a mastered knowledge, here is how you can put your skill to use and make some money.