Initially Bored, These 5 Things Turned Out to be Trending During Social Distancing

Kapanlagi.com - Social distancing, staying at home, online class, and work from home, if done continuously, indeed require their own tricks to maintain a good mood. Especially for those who are used to meeting many people every day. Staying at home is indeed challenging and can make you feel lonely. Miss hanging out with friends? Unfortunately, you can't go anywhere because of the threat of a dangerous virus.

But netizens are always creative in filling their spare time. Some things that were initially just for fun, now have become trending. What are they?

1. Posting OOTD during WFH

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Working from home days wouldn't feel complete without posting outfits that represent how you work from home. So, it's no wonder that various OOTD posts during WFH have started to color the social media timeline since the first day of this policy. What's even more exciting is that netizens come up with various outfits while working from home.

Some still dress on point as if they were going to work for real. Understandably, there are still many online meetings with important clients. But there are also many who wear house dresses, pajamas, and other home clothes. There are also those who start working at 8:00 a.m. and wake up at 7:55 a.m. with pillow face because they just woke up. Yes, stories like this will definitely make your WFH more colorful.

2. Make Instagram Bingo Template

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When boredom starts to kick in, it's time to open social media to find some entertainment. While having plenty of free time, it's fun to search for Instagram templates that are currently trending on the timeline. There are many topics to fill, ranging from daily activities, favorite movies, to favorite foods during social distancing.

If you're really bored, it doesn't hurt to try making your own. With design applications on your smartphone, creating an Instagram bingo template is super easy. Choose topics that you and your friends like, or it can also be about nostalgia from your school days. Don't forget to upload it on social media and tag your friends to join in.

3. Join in Making Dalgona Coffee

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Everything has its TikTok moment. Yup, there are quite a few who used to mock this app's content, but now they're caught up in the 15-second dance trend. For those who feel unable to imitate the complicated choreography, there are many other viral content that can be tried, one of which is dalgona coffee.

Many videos show how easy it is to make this trendy drink from Korea. Just prepare coffee powder, sugar, hot water, and a strong determination to whisk it until smooth and foamy. Now, many are also trying other variations, such as replacing coffee with matcha, Milo powder, or finding the easiest and fastest way to make this creamy drink.

4. Photo Challenge on Instagram

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Besides the viral bingo template on Instagram, many people are now uploading photo challenges. One of them is the hashtag #untiltomorrow which makes many people, including celebrities, post old photos sometimes accompanied by funny and embarrassing poses.

There are still many other photo challenges that color Instagram's timeline, ranging from doing a handstand while trying on clothes, capturing motherhood moments with their children, to the female empowerment challenge by uploading a photo and tagging 10 other women to show support for each other.

5. Spread Referral Codes While Hunting for Vouchers

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While you're bored and have a lot of free time at home, it's not a bad idea to do activities that are more beneficial and profitable. One of the things that many netizens are after is spreading referral codes while hunting for attractive vouchers. But wait, whose referral code can bring benefits if it's spread diligently?

Of course, it's DANA's referral code, the beloved digital wallet application that makes your digital transactions during #DiRumahDuluKak (at home first) easier. The good news is, by diligently spreading referral codes to your friends, you can get various attractive vouchers from DANA. It's also very easy to do.

Open the DANA app, tap the Invite Friends or Invitation Code banner in the My menu. Tap the Share icon next to your referral code. Then, you can share the code through your favorite messaging app. Check the Status, then remind your friends to register with DANA, do top-up, play games, or pay bills with DANA, and Send Money. Invite as many friends as possible, get lots of DANA vouchers, and win prizes! Don't miss out because this promo only lasts until April 30, 2020. For complete information about the DANA app, click here.  

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