If you’re stuck at home, not working and feeling pretty bored right now, then perhaps it’s a good time to start trying new things. If you have the time to fill, then why not? What have you got to lose? Here are eight things you can try during the lockdown, and you never know, you might find something you love:
Online Dating
If you’ve not done it before, then now is a great time to start as there is no pressure to meet up with anyone. You can explore the world of dating apps such as Tinder or find Chat lines on thechatlinenumbers.com and see what all the fuss is about without having to commit to anything.
Yoga and meditation
You only need to head over to YouTube to trying yoga for the first time, and there is so much choice, you’ll be able to find the right one for you. There are some great videos that are mixtures of yoga and meditation, which makes them great for relaxing and managing anxiety – which is perfect right now. You can also have a look at The School of Meditation, which is offering free half-hour sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 am. Everyone can take part in the introductory classes which are designed to help people relax and relieve tension.
Cocktail Making
Do you have the shaker and the recipe books but have never tried cocktail making? Well, why not give it a go? If you need some guidance, get online and open your drinks cabinet and try the Standard’s quarantine cocktail club, which offers fresh and interesting ideas every week.
Try your hand at writing a novel
Did you know that Shakespeare wrote King Lear in isolation during the plague? If you’ve always wanted to write a novel but never had the time, then now is your chance. If you’re not really sure where to start, there is a free course from Future Learn on how to start writing fiction.
Tour ancient Rome
If you’re desperate to travel, then you can do the next best thing. Thanks to the wonders of technology, you can explore other cities and even other times online. Take a virtual tour of ancient Rome and experience the forum, Capitoline hill, and other famous monuments.
Visit the MoMA
Have you always wanted to go to New York and visit the galleries? Okay, you can’t travel right now, but you can enjoy a free virtual tour of New York’s MoMA, which means you don’t even have to move from your sofa, and there’ll be no crowds to contend with either.
Volunteer
If you’ve always said you would like to volunteer, then why not start now. Whether its a local group helping the vulnerable or isolated during the lockdown or if you would rather reduce your contact, you can volunteer with schemes like 7 Cups as an online listener and help other people get through this tough time.
Upcycle old clothes or accessories
Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes that you hardly wear? Why not use the time to update, reuse, or upcycle everything from old t-shirts to shoes and furniture. Again there are loads of videos online to help you, and if it goes wrong, you’ve not lost anything.
