6 THINGS YOU MUST DO BEFORE LOCK DOWN GETS OVER....

• Recently I happened to read in newspapers that suicides and deaths are increasing due to depression and fear of being affected by COVID 19. 
• Don't allow some negative thoughts to control your life. We are born in this world to accomplish something for a greater good and all our lives have purposes. 
• Further the lock down is also extended for another month and we have sometime to work on us. So I felt it is essential to share with you, the 6 ways to spend quarantine productively and you will have LOTS OF FUN😄 doing it.

 I got complaints from friends, neighbours telling that, 

    1. They feel bored and could do nothing but just lying in the bed scrolling Instagram.

    2. They wish to spend the time productively but don't know how to do it.

    3. They already knew ways to be productive but do not feel like doing it.

I guess this post would answer as well as motivate the readers.

1. EXERCISE

Guys I am serious. I myself had experienced the benefits of a healthy workout and I really felt the change in me that's why I wanted to recommend it to you. ACTUALLY SPEAKING, I thought of preparing a post that would be unique and involves ways that no other blogger would tell. But I couldn't keep 'Exercise' out of this particular post. Exercise does more to me than just shaping my body. It gives me a good mood and a sense of persistence.

Let me share the combination of workouts I do,

EXERCISE	COUNTS
JUMP ROPE	100
PUSH-UPS	20
JUMP ROPE	100
SQUATS	20
JUMP ROPE	100
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER	30

I rest for 20 seconds between each exercise and perform it 3-4 sets everyday.

Let's name some of the benefits derived from doing regular exercises: 

1. It makes you happier.
2. It shapes your muscles and tones your bones, slows down the process of ageing.
3. It Increases blood flow and energy level
4. Researches have proved that regular exercise can reduce chronic diseases, obesity, depression etc.

So why wait? Pick up your jump rope, join us in the process of creating fit and healthier society.

2. CREATE YOUR OWN BLOG

Some may know, some might not know what a blog is. Blog is defined in the google dictionary as " a regularly updated web page or website, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style." Guess what. you are currently reading a blog.

You would have a lot of knowledge and information in some field and you would wonder how to share it? Blogging is the cheapest and the best way to share knowledge. Don't think Blogging is quite tough and takes special skills to do. It is very simple and we will guide you through the process.

1.Decide your Blog's purpose

It is very much essential to decide the purpose of your blog. It will help in finding and reaching your target audience.You have variety of options for starting your own blog.

• Lifestyle blogs
• News blogs
• Travel blogs
• Food & Festival blogs
• Movie review blogs

If you are not interested in these types and have some other ideas waiting in the upstairs, GOOD! 

2.Blogger

Blogger helps in publishing your creative blog. Blogger was bought by Google in 2003. It is very convenient to start a blog in Blogger. Click the link down below and start your own blog.

https://www.blogger.com/about/

3.TURN-OFF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS

Have you ever noticed, You would have planned something productively to do and suddenly one notification from Insta pops-up and BOOM. All your plans get collapsed and you will start scrolling Instagram. Guys never allow this to happen again.

All social media apps are competing for just one thing, that is people's attention. And they are working to maximise the time you spend on the phone. Not to mention, every one of us have that in our pockets. The worst scenario is " Mostly children and teenagers are being affected." They are working to schedule thoughts in your mind, the thoughts which they decide. And by doing so they earn huge profits but you? Are you going to allow this happen to you.

Acceptance : First you have to accept the reality that you are being persuaded. You might defend by telling that 'I am in control and using it wisely'.  But INTROSPECT.

Action : When you realise that social media apps are consuming your time, Its time to take action. TURN-OFF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS. 

Uninstalling them is not necessary, but spend limited time on it. You use it, don't allow it to use you.

4.HOBBIES! YOUR SWEETBIES

After the arrival of tonnes and tonnes of dumb serials, homemakers stopped pursuing their hobbies. Hobbies are the way to spend time effectively. They also help us in career opportunities sometimes. Hobbies are essential part in the life of humans since ancient times. 

At this point of time, I would like to share the importance of hobbies in UPSC. If you aspire to become CIVIL SERVANT, you should mention your hobbies before the personality test. You might wonder what is the use.Through hobbies one can improve his/her Intellect and sharpness. The interview panel will question you on your hobbies and try to understand how well you pursue your hobbies.

In Julius Cesar drama Julius Caesar describes Casius as dangerous because

"He loves no plays

  he hears no music..."

J.R.D.Tata liked to listen to music across the world, Homi Bhabha liked to paint during his free hours, and Albert Einstein loved to play violin and write travelogues. Don't leave your hobby in midway. Contribute time for it. Not only for this quarantine, pursue your hobbies even when you are stressed and lonely. Philately is the king of all hobbies. We will try to do a post exclusively for philately.

CREATIVE HOBBIES TO TRY DURING QUARANTINE

• Letter writing
• Gardening
• Comic creation
• Philately (Stamp Collection)
• Lyrics writing
• Wood working
• Learning a new language

5. READING THERAPY

You may think there are alternate ways to gain knowledge, then why sit and read books for long hours.

There's a reason guys. Video mediums provide information through images which will limit your imagination, whereas while you are involved in reading, you tend to run the scenes in your mind. This will do some warm-up to your imaginative ability and adds to your creativity.

Reading good book gives you a unique experience and a sense of accomplishment when you successfully complete reading it.

"Rich people have small TV's and Big libraries and 

Poor people have Big TV's and Small libraries."

Having difficulty in choosing which book to read? Click the link below for the top 5 self development books to read during quarantine.

https://eurekavillage.blogspot.com/2020/06/top-5-books-to-read-during-quarantine.html

6.LIVE, NEUTRAL, EARTH

Of course, many of the 2K Kids don't know about household electrical stuffs.This quarantine will be a great opportunity to do so. Take the guidance of elders in your home and try to learn the following:

1. What are Live, Neutral, Earth wire and what are their functions? 
2. What are two phase and three phase wiring? 
3. How to read electrical meter in your home and how to handle short circuiting?

Also find how much electricity bill you are paying. This awareness will surely help you in later periods of life. But guys be safe while doing so. We'll also do a post on HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICALS.

CONCLUSION 

Every post requires a conclusion. After reading our " 6 ways to spend Quarantine productively", you might feel lazy to do all this stuff immediately. Try to impart it step-by-step, slowly and steadily. Because Habit installation takes time and effort. But remember these 6 ways to spend quarantine productively are more effective in shaping your perspective and helps in making you a WORLD CLASS PERSON. 

Now there are 2 CHOICES in front of you. After this COVID-19 LOCK DOWN got over

1.You can either get back to your normal routine as the same OLD YOU 

(OR)

2. You can use this time wisely and go as a changed and developed NEW YOU 

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About the author

Yogesh Kirubha is a student of B.A Economics in Loyola College, Chennai. His passion for writing articles and contents is immense, loves to read and run. One of his favourite book is "The 5 AM Club". He is also a  UPSC aspirant.

   

     email id : yogeshkirubha31@gmail.com