DIFFICULT ROADS OFTEN LEAD TO BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS
My husband has ants in his pants and is going stir crazy during this #stayhome and #shelter in place mandate by the Governor of California. Thank God he has his motorcycle and still can go riding for the day. Although, he must return home as all the hotels including #LasVegas are closed.
Motorcycle riding is therapy. They always say wind therapy is free! All he does out there is concentrate on the road in front of him, other cars, and the scenery when possible. Today he rode from Palm Desert to Parker, Nevada. It took him over two hours each way. After he got home and had a little nap he wanted to go out again. This time in the car for a little road trip. I like the car road trip as I can listen to some of my favorite Podcasts on Spotify or a video on Youtube.
In the meantime, we should be following the marshall law to help prevent the rapid spread and overfill of our hospitals with victims of Coronavirus. Here is a list of 100 things to keep you busy while we Shelter In Place, Self Quarantine and Social Distancing of 6 feet from each other. Just remember if you don’t stay 6 feet away from others you could end up 6 feet under!
The most important thing is to remember to not isolate and that is why I will start with the Social Category for keeping busy and staying out of fear.
Socialize & Stay Connected
Call 3 people a day to say “Hi” Keep your sanity and use your old fashion telephone.
Try and get in touch with an old friend.
Do an online meeting with Zoom or Skype.
Start a book club.
Start a movie review club.
EXERCISE
Watch a Yoga Youtube video
Go for a walk — walk with a neighbor 6 feet apart,
BirdWatch
Nature Walk
Hike
Ride a bicycle
Rollerskate
Rollerblade
Skateboard
Play golf — It’s still allowed?
Youtube exercise videos
Apps that offer exercise videos Blogilates, Tone It Up, PopSugar, and Yoga with Adriene
Free workout apps like Nike Training, Shred, and FitOn
Instagram Live or Instagram stories with local gyms
Go Live on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube
Creating a Daily Schedule
It is very important to have structure during this new and unknown time. Structure helps us stay organized, busy and on track. It makes me feel safe, comfortable and disciplines me so I don’t feel sorry for myself, eat everything in the refrigeration or get negative thoughts that the end is near.
A schedule can keep you focused and keep you productive. You know what you are supposed to do A suggestion is to get up at a reasonable time, get dressed and start your project, plan, or fun for the day.
Entertainment
Binge on Netflix, Amazon, Firestick
Read a good book — Did you know you can borrow digital books from your library?
Remember Monopoly or Uno or Card games like Gin Rummy?
Arts & Crafts — make candles
Play Solitaire (My Grandma when she was alive always was playing solitaire when I came over)
Play games with the kids and your family
Find a new craft idea on Etsy, On Etsy, you can find all sorts of embroidery or macrame starter kits — try your hand at some DIY projects around the house.
Find out to build or make something on the DIY Network
Music — put it on and dance around your house (no one is watching!)
Organize your music playlists
Podcasts
Find a new show to follow. Some of my favorites are Nightline (oops no more news),
Listen to Opera: https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams/ .
Do a virtual tour of museums: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Order In with Doordash or Uber Eats who are waiving their fees and offer “hands-off” delivery options — Have a Pizza Party
ZOOM, SKYPE, DUO, APPLE FACE TIME & OTHER VIDEO CHAT :
Join a Facebook group
Post on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Tumblr)
Tick Tock
12 Step meetings, support groups, psychiatric meetings
Sell something you want to get rid of on eBay
Start a Pinterest board of your favorite fashions
Plan your next vacation
Find a new hobby
MEDITATION
Check out Youtube for lots of meditations. I like the “bowls” or “body scan” guided meditations.
Learn how to become mindful and about “mindfulness”
Try “The How” app
Be Productive
Learn something new by reading a book or watching a Youtube video
Organize your closet
Do some spring cleaning, clean out your cabinets
Donate your can food and non-perishables to a local food bank
Find volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood (Call you City, Chamber of Commerce)
Post on Nextdoor Neighbor and see if anyone needs help going to the market
Online class -You can also take classes online on sites like edX, Coursera, and Skillshare (who’s currently offering two free months of Premium).
Learn a new language
How to Paint
How to make jewelry
How to do photography
Start a blog — My favorite and who I learned most of my stuff from is Pete McPherson at Do You Even Blog
Write Stores
Start a journal- Get your thoughts down on paper and out of your head.
Try a new recipe
Bake some cookies or cupcakes
Improve Yourself
Now is a wonderful time to do some self-reflection and work on bettering yourself. What better way to get inspired than to listen to some self-development podcasts?
For Laughs: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, How Did This Get Made (about movies), Lovett or Leave It (funny + political)
For a Distraction: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, LadyGang, Oprah’s Super Soul (inspiring celebrity interviews)
For True Crime: Disgraceland, S-Town
For Entrepreneurial Inspiration: How I Built This, The Goal Digger Podcast
For History: A Way with Words, Good Witches Bad Bitches, Marlon and Jake Read Dead People
Improve Sex Life Sensate Video
Get Some travel tips for you next vacation TRAVEL TIPS from one of my fellow bloggers Traveling Tanya
Create a Travel Bucket List
Do a Budget
Sell your old books on Amazon
Sell various items in your house on Ebay
Sell your clothes at Poshmark.com
Write an Article and Publish it on Medium.com, Bloglovin.com, or another online platform
Answer a question on Quorum Digest
Get a pen pal
SHOPPING
Support your local stores and the community by buying stuff online.
https://theblondeabroad.com/things-to-buy-and-use-to-stay-sane-during-covid-19-isolation/
Listen to Travel Podcasts
When I’m on the treadmill or on a long drive, I love passing the time with a good travel podcast. Travel experts and enthusiasts speak right into your ear with priceless travel inspirations and tips.
Some binge-worthy podcasts on my playlist include: Fly with Chris and Di, Dream of Italy, The Know Before You Go Travel Show, and Travel with Rick Steves. If these don’t jive with your travel style just search for one that does as there are tons of niche podcasts for all kinds of travelers. YouTube channels for travel videos like Hungry Passport,
Explore the US National Parks with 360-degree virtual tours online.
Don’t let the news dominate your day
As a reminder, social distancing does not mean you can’t leave the house. If you can avoid leaving the house, you are helping your community and society. We don’t know enough yet to beat this Coronavirus. The experts are working on it. In the meantime, you get to work on yourself! Enjoy your day.
