15 Productive and Fun things you can do during COVID-19 Lockdown

Due to the fast-rising figures of the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) across the globe, including Nigeria, the government of many nations had resolved to enforce a national/state lockdown to help curb the situation.

Many people have been forced to observed daily holidays. For some states the lockdown is partial while for others, it’s a total lockdown. Instead of complaining and getting depressed over your state of boredom and idleness, you can try to make the best of this lockdown to engage in activities that will be beneficial to you personally, professionally, and in your relationship with family and friends.

This brings us to the 15 productive and fun things you can do during COVID-19 lockdown

9 Productive Things to do

1. Learn a new language

Greeting in India

If you have always had an interest in learning any foreign and local languages but haven’t had the time due to work, school, or your tight schedule, then you could use this long free time to start. You can watch YouTube videos, attend online classes, or download mobile apps and videos that teach the language of your choice.

2. Try home-based workout

Are you worried that staying at home and eating all those foods will make you add some pounds, then you should try out some home-based exercises either alone, with friends or family. There are a lot of home workout apps available on your mobile phone Play Store. Alternatively, you can watch or download workout videos on YouTube. For people like me who are looking for an opportunity to add some pounds, the options above still apply to you, but this time, your search should be for weight gain.   

3. Read a book

Woman reading a book

You can never go wrong with this one. While you may decide not to bother your head with reading, there are various entertaining books, novels, magazines available online and in a PDF version that you can download and read later. This lockdown also provides you with the opportunity to complete those books that are taking you forever to finish.

4. Pamper your skin

Staying at home should not make you to neglect your skin and looks in general. You should always aim at looking good always. Use good skincare products. They work better when you are not exposed to the sun, and so this is the perfect opportunity to invest in them.

5. Do a thorough house clean up

woman doing house chores

You are likely not to have the time to thoroughly clean the hard to reach areas in your house. Use this opportunity to remove curb webs, clear and arrange your wardrobe and clothes, clean the kitchen cabinet, among others

6. Meditate

Woman meditating

Living in hustling and bustling areas like Lagos might likely not provide you with the opportunity to have a quiet time, think, and reflect on the past, present and future. You can finally create the time to meditate during this COVID-19 lockdown.

7. Study an online course or acquire a professional skill

There are quite a number of online courses that you can start during this lockdown, ranging from graphics design, customer service, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Event Planning/Management, Blogging, business administration, among others

8. Update your Professional account and CV

Already thinking of a change of job? Or are you ready to enter the labour market?

Then you should start considering creating or updating your CV. If you might need help with it, get professional assistance online. (Gechy’s Blog is at your service, wink*).  Asides your CV, you can use this lockdown opportunity to update and optimize your professional account e.g. LinkedIn, as well as connect with other users on the platform. You never can tell where that new job assistance might come from.  

9. Build engagement and followers on social media

An anonymous person using social media-application on smartphone

If the professional account is not your thing or your target audience is not there, then you can consider social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Connect with other users, post contents, build engagements, and followers.

6 Fun Things to try out

10. Watch new movies

You are probably going to be staying at home for a long while and wouldn’t always want to be looking at the ceiling like a lost soul. Watch movies on your TV or better still your mobile phone. Netflix, Iroko TV, Airtel TV, etc. have made life easier for many of us, especially the young folks who are currently living on the internet. Now you can catch up with the latest movies and have something to gist about with friends and family.

11. Create time for your loved ones

In busy areas like Lagos and Abuja, many people engage in time-demanding jobs and hardly have time for their families, friends, or even themselves. All thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, you are going to have ample time for your loved ones. Make good use of this opportunity to show love and care to them. Create family-friendly activities and play together.  

12. Play board games

Chess Board

You can never go wrong with this, from scrabble and ludo to checkers and chess, as well as card games.

13. Play video games

Two players playing video games on TV at home

Video games are alternatives to board games. You can either play with the computer or with someone else.  

14. Take a stroll

Tired of staying indoors for too long? Take a morning or evening stroll around your neighbourhood. It also allows you to clear your head and ease stress. (Don’t forget to use your nose mask, maintain social distance, and carry your hand sanitizer).  

15. Cook new meals

Man making dough in the kitchen

You will be eating more often than usual this period and so won’t probably want to be eating the same food every time. It’s time for some creativity and change and the COVID-19 lockdown has provided such an opportunity. Look up new recipes on food blog sites and yes! YouTube.  

This is not just limited to women, as a man, you too can learn how to prepare new meals and improve your cooking skills.   

Here you have it! My 15 productive and fun things you can do during COVID-19 lockdown. Of course, it is not limited to the ones listed above. Find what makes you happy, take up new hobbies, discover and build some skills. Don’t let this lockdown come and go without impacting yourself positively.

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