Wirral Life April 2020 | Page 28

W L 50 THINGS TO DO IN LOCKDOWN As concerts are postponed, sporting events are cancelled, schools are closed and tourist hot spots are shut down, we are now on lockdown during this time of global pandemic. Although remaining inside is a good way to protect yourself and others from the Coronavirus, and is an important measure to help "flatten the curve" of daily cases that put pressure on our NHS, it could lead to a lesser evil: boredom and stir craziness. 7. Put together the most attractive charcuterie board possible, but you can only use foods you already have in your fridge and cupboard. 8. Learn to paint. 9. DIY. 10. Get in the garden. What's there to do while stuck indoors? We've compiled some suggestions to help make your time quarantined as interesting – and perhaps even as productive – as possible. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Complete a puzzle: The more pieces the better! Feeling extra saucy? Take on a Rubik's Cube. More of a word person? Crossword puzzle! If it won't bother your neighbours: Dust off that old instrument and practice. Watch all the really long movies you’ve avoided until now. Download Duolingo, or a similar app, and teach yourself a foreign language. Meditate. Try lying down with your eyes closed, palms up and while focusing on your breath. Or spend 20 minutes sitting crosslegged and repeat a soothing word to yourself in your head. (The latter is more like transcendental meditation.) Face masks, moisturiser, oh my! Treat yourself to a 10-step skin care routine you don’t have time for during a normal work week. 28 wirrallife.com 11. Write actual letters to family and friends. After that? Write thank-you notes to service people who you remember went out of their way for you. 12. Have a space in your home where all of the tupperware goes? Organise it and actually match lids to containers. 13. Re-organise your wardrobe. 14. Have a clearout. 15. Get into baking.