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Things to Do
from SE23 April 2020
by SE Magazines
We’re all having to change our usual ways of living in the current climate. But that doesn’t mean that we have to be bored - and to be honest most of us would relish the opportunity to have some time at home. So let us help inspire you with some ideas to keep busy!
HAVE A SORT OUT - whether it’s your wardrobe, that dreaded cupbord you’ve been ignoring for years or even boxes in the loft from last time you moved! Charity stores will be grateful for the donations once we are all back out and about! INDULGE IN SOME SELF CARE - a relaxing bubble bath, manicure and meditation - you’ve got time to treat yourself GET LOST IN A GOOD BOOK (OR TWO) - with everything so digital these days, reconnect with a paper copy of a favourite or try something different. There’s bound to be a book lurking in your collection you’ve never got around to reading. BINGE ON A BOXSET - again whether it’s an old favourite or something totally new. Be entertained! EXERCISE THE GREY MATTER - puzzles like crosswords, wordsearches and sudoku are great ways to keep your brain sharp. KEEP A JOURNAL OR DIARY - whether its an online blog or a paper diary, write down your thoughts and what you’ve been doing. As well as good for mental health, it’s a great way to reconnect with writing. ORGANISE YOUR PHOTOS - most people will have biscuit tins or their computer drive. It’s a great time to relive great memories and organise photos into albums! LEARN A NEW SKILL OR HOBBY - is there something you’ve been keen to learn but never had the time. With many resources online it’s easier than ever to find information or online learning resources. KEEP MOVING - don’t forget to keep active! Pop on your favourite music and dance around the kitchen, find a workout DVD or practical some yoga. Just remember to build active time into your day. DIG OUT A BOARD GAME - a great way to get the family together for fun! And let’s face it some of them like Monopoly can go on for a while! REMEMBER TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS - pick up the phone, video call or if you are able to post a letter to friends / family not near you. The elderly inparticular will really appreciate you reaching out. MAKE TRAVEL PLANS - ok, ok so we aren’t going to be going on far flung holidays for a while but write your dream list of destinations to go in the future.
READY, STEADY... COOK! Release your inner Delia Smith and cook up a storm in the kitchen. Whether that’s sweet treats or trying out a more complex recipe out of a cook book you’ve never had the time or inclination to create. DELETE THOSE EMAILS - do you have 1,000,000,001 unread emails sat in your inbox? Dejunk and get them all filed into folders. SOW YOUR SEEDS! It’s the very start of spring so a great time to get your garden sorted or plant some containers. Whether your preference is flowers or vegetables, growing your own is something to be proud of. Plus it’s great to get some fresh air! NOT SO TAXING - if you are self employed why not get your tax return in order to avoid the January panic next year! MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL... have a plan! Days can seem long and monotomous if you don’t have a routine or schedule. Make a list of things you would like to get done - that could be daily tasks as well as longer term projects. Split your days up into sections and fill each with things to do so you have a sort of timetable to keep you on track. If you have children to care for this will be really important to keep them entertained. Put the planner somewhere prominant so everyone knows what’s happening today or even later in the week. My things to do...
