10 Hobbies that Can Be Done While #StayAtHome, So How to Get Rid of Boredom

Kapanlagi.com - The government's steps in breaking the chain of the corona virus pandemic, one of which is urging the community to do all their activities at home. This self-quarantine is done for a minimum of 14 days without traveling.

In order to suppress the spread of this virus, work, study, and worship activities are forced to be done at home. The advice to stay at home must always be adhered to. Considering that the corona pandemic has not subsided and transmission is still ongoing. As a result, self-isolation at home is likely to continue.

Some people are starting to get bored during this quarantine period. Especially for people who are used to working and meeting people to have many interactions, this can be boring. Therefore, undergoing self-isolation at home is actually vulnerable to triggering stress and mental disorders.

On the other hand, self-quarantine does not always have negative effects.

There are also many good sides to this self-quarantine, such as being able to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the streets, spending a lot of time with family, and even being able to pursue new hobbies that you may not have done before.

Here are some new hobbies that have emerged and you can try during self-quarantine:

 

 

1. Cooking

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Trapped at home due to self-quarantine, cooking can be an effective step to pursue hobbies that you often leave behind due to busy schedules. This cooking hobby is also motivated by the increasing number of closed food stalls and restaurants.

Therefore, people choose to cook at home. Another reason why cooking becomes a new hobby is that people want to implement hygienic food by making it themselves. Cooking recipe broadcasts seem to be the key to finding recipes that you want to make together with your family.

2. Sports

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To overcome boredom due to the corona pandemic, it is very important to maintain the immune system and body immunity. If previously you didn't have time to exercise, now you can try it at home.

In addition to boosting the immune system, exercise is believed to reduce stress hormones in the body, as well as maintain heart and lung health. You can do light exercises such as yoga, jogging, zumba, jump rope, or even if you have a hobby of dancing, you can do it at home.

3. Maintaining Cleanliness

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Cleaning the house is a routine activity that is usually done every day. A clean house will provide comfort for you to live in. Due to the spread of the corona virus, some of you may have a new hobby of maintaining cleanliness.

You can do this by spraying disinfectant on frequently used items. Awareness of the corona virus makes you more alert and concerned about cleanliness. This is also intended to prevent the virus from sticking to your home.

4. Healthy Food

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During the corona pandemic like this, maintaining health is an important thing to do. Without you realizing it, previously you may have had a habit of consuming unhealthy food for the body.

However, in the midst of this corona pandemic, adequate nutritional needs are highly needed. With this outbreak, which previously you didn't pay much attention to food intake, now you are more selective in choosing the food to consume. Choosing vegetables and fruits can be an alternative for you to stay healthy and fit.

5. Writing

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For those of you who really enjoy writing, doing this can be very helpful in reducing boredom at home. Writing can kill time so quickly because your focus is only on what you write.

It is not uncommon for you to turn your writing hobby into a source of income in the midst of self-quarantine. You can become a freelance writer in online media, you can also write your writings on a blog or even publish your own book. Interesting, isn't it?

6. Taking Care of Beauty

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For you women, reducing boredom can be done by taking care of yourself. Looking beautiful is very important. Therefore, you can try learning makeup, taking care of your hair, and taking care of your skin.

Aside from making it a hobby, taking care of beauty certainly has many benefits. Especially if you often apply makeup for learning, it is possible that this can become a business opportunity in the future.

7. Learning

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If previously, you wanted to take the time to learn, but were hindered by time, this self-quarantine can be a solution and a new hobby to pursue learning.

There are also not many people who turn their passion for learning into a hobby. You can enjoy reading the books you have. In addition to expanding knowledge and information, reading books can relieve fatigue when you are at home.

8. Gardening

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Gardening may be one thing you can do with your family during self-quarantine. You can plant flowers and vegetables in your backyard. This positive activity will certainly bring benefits in the future.

9. Karaoke

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Choosing to stay at home for a while can indeed trigger stress. You can do this by karaoke with your family at home. Besides relieving stress, this is certainly to enhance the togetherness with your family.

Another positive benefit is that you will feel entertained and practice singing to make it a new hobby.

10. Decorating the House

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Decorating the house is one of the alternatives to spend time at home. Decorating the house can create a new atmosphere in your home. Besides looking enjoyable, your house will also look so beautiful.

 

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