5 Productive Things to Do in Quarantine
If you find yourself at home for a long time during the COVID-19 outbreak, here are five productive ways to use that time.
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May 30, 2020
5 min read
If you're worried about the COVID-19 outbreak, rest assured you're not alone. Most people I've spoken to, myself included, are living in a state of anxiety. Sadly, people are quietly stocking up their pantries and waiting for the next development. Quarantine or isolation is also a real possibility for many of us: even if you don't get sick, coming into contact with someone who tests positive could lead your doctor to recommend a period of isolation.
Let's talk about some productive things you can do if you find yourself at home for a long time. Hopefully the boost in productivity will also help with the inevitable anxiety.
Update your CV
Updating your CV is one of those tasks that always gets pushed aside in daily life. It's hard work, it takes a long time and you usually need a few people to read it to catch mistakes. Quarantine gives you plenty of time to get your CV ready for the next time you're job hunting.
Catch up on your reading
Everyone seems to complain about never having enough time to read; commuting alone can take up so much of the day. Isolation has removed things like the commute and left us with plenty of free time to fill. Bingeing the latest true crime documentaries on Netflix is certainly one way to keep yourself entertained, but wouldn't tackling that pile of books be far more productive and satisfying?
Work on some long-term projects
Everyone has at least one thing they've been trying to finish for what feels like forever. Have you been meaning to build your personal website? Is there a half-finished scarf or painting in your craft corner? Are you writing a book or learning to code? These are the activities that usually lose out to more urgent matters in the limited hours of the day. Quarantine or self-isolation can give you time to tackle the projects you've been meaning to get to for ages.
Make (or revisit) your budget
We all know the COVID-19 crisis has shaken the markets, which may have left you worried about money. While I can't offer you investment advice (talk to a financial planner if that's what you're after), if volatile markets have stressed you out, drawing up a budget can help. Seeing exactly where your money goes can help you feel better prepared for uncertain times. If you already have a budget, consider revisiting it. Are there areas where you could save? Budgeting and saving take time to work out, so use the time you have.
Stay in touch with your network
Many people are working from home and will be for the foreseeable future. The COVID-19 outbreak is actually a great opportunity to check in with people you've been meaning to talk to. You can ask how they're doing, whether they're working from home and what the situation looks like where they are.
Let's talk about some productive things you can do if you find yourself at home for a long time. Hopefully the boost in productivity will also help with the inevitable anxiety.
Update your CV
Updating your CV is one of those tasks that always gets pushed aside in daily life. It's hard work, it takes a long time and you usually need a few people to read it to catch mistakes. Quarantine gives you plenty of time to get your CV ready for the next time you're job hunting.
Catch up on your reading
Everyone seems to complain about never having enough time to read; commuting alone can take up so much of the day. Isolation has removed things like the commute and left us with plenty of free time to fill. Bingeing the latest true crime documentaries on Netflix is certainly one way to keep yourself entertained, but wouldn't tackling that pile of books be far more productive and satisfying?
Work on some long-term projects
Everyone has at least one thing they've been trying to finish for what feels like forever. Have you been meaning to build your personal website? Is there a half-finished scarf or painting in your craft corner? Are you writing a book or learning to code? These are the activities that usually lose out to more urgent matters in the limited hours of the day. Quarantine or self-isolation can give you time to tackle the projects you've been meaning to get to for ages.
Make (or revisit) your budget
We all know the COVID-19 crisis has shaken the markets, which may have left you worried about money. While I can't offer you investment advice (talk to a financial planner if that's what you're after), if volatile markets have stressed you out, drawing up a budget can help. Seeing exactly where your money goes can help you feel better prepared for uncertain times. If you already have a budget, consider revisiting it. Are there areas where you could save? Budgeting and saving take time to work out, so use the time you have.
Stay in touch with your network
Many people are working from home and will be for the foreseeable future. The COVID-19 outbreak is actually a great opportunity to check in with people you've been meaning to talk to. You can ask how they're doing, whether they're working from home and what the situation looks like where they are.