Activities to keep you entertained while Quarantined

Activities to keep you entertained while Quarantined By: maria krug '22

Photos by Maria Krug '22

Most teens tend to use the excuse, "I am too busy to read" or "I just don't have enough time." So what better time than now to pick a book that’s been sitting in your room and read it! My favorite book ever is “The Glass Castle”, a memoir highlighting the struggles of a poor family and their difficulties in life. This book is a great read and will surely keep you hooked on it.

Cooking and baking are found to be very relaxing and calming activities. There are so many different recipes you can attempt in the kitchen and who knows, it might become a new hobby of yours! My favorite things to bake are definitely cakes because I always experiment with baking different recipes and flavors.

If the weather permits, go on a walk This can be a great way to maintain your health and also to simply relax if you are feeling stressed out. A fifteen-minute walk, 1-mile walk it doesn’t matter, it's crucial to take time out of your day to take on exercising.

Coloring and drawing are enjoyable activities you can do since we are stuck indoors for most of our time. It is a way to express your feelings and relieve stress. Coloring induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of an active mind.

We are always told to challenge ourselves and, who doesn’t love a challenge? To me, puzzles are a big challenge when it comes to completing them. They are an excellent way to spend your time while quarantined and indoors. They can be tricky at times but are sure you entertained for a while.

Yoga not only encourages relaxation but also helps to lower the levels of the stress in your body. When you are stressed, tension is stored in the body making you feel tight sometimes causing pain. Practicing yoga or even simply stretching can help reduce the stress or anxiety you are feeling. You can practice yoga at any time and place.

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