Coronavirus: How to keep busy while self-isolating?

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Courtney_J

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23/03/2020 at 14:45

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Hello everyone,

During this Coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been advised to "social distance" ourselves or even to stay at home, limiting contact with strangers, friends and even in some cases, family. No more outings to the cinema, the shops, the theatre and all those things we love to do.

We may be "stuck" at home, but let's not let it get us down!

Here are a few little ideas to help you keep busy while staying at home!

Take advantage of this time to:

Call and check up on your loved ones.
Get back into sport (indoors, obviously )! The internet is full of all kinds of tutorials and guides, there is something for everyone!
Read or reread the "classics" or any other of your favourite books.
Spend some time in the kitchen, recreating old recipes or testing new ones.
Do some spring cleaning or reorganisation.
And above all, do things that make you happy!

What will you be doing whilst staying at home? Do you have any tips or ideas for activities? Share you thoughts or ideas below!

Take care,

Courtney

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Edited on 11/04/2020 at 14:42

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Pacing is the word when Doug everything, you don’t have to do all task at once, if you need it ask for help or start the task have a break and return to it, it doesn’t matter and don’t let it make you feel bad, there is always another time another day.

Coronavirus: How to keep busy while self-isolating? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/lets-talk-about-covid19/coronavirus-how-to-keep-busy-while-selfisolating-3097 2020-04-11 14:40:40

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12/04/2020 at 17:58

Hello Courtney

After cleaning up my study, I spent 40 minutes doing 3 exercises for 40 minutes from the link you sent me. That is the best link you sent to motivate us and get off our back sides and do the exercises to suit all abilities, biginners, intermediate and advance. So well don Courtney and thank you.

Happy Easter.

Christina

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13/04/2020 at 13:22

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I've been sorting out wardrobes and drawers ect. Even the dreaded freezer. A bit of gardening x

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13/04/2020 at 13:29

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Hello hochiwich I'm also housebound in the same situation as yourself it seems. As for grocery deliveries impossible all slots fully booked for months ahead. No one seems to notice or care about disabled people getting fresh food or any food. Hope your well take care x

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13/04/2020 at 13:33

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Thankyou nineteen gale I went on facebook supplies supposed to be on the way. I'm not very good with technology honey. I've secondary ms also three prolapse discs in my spine. Cheers x

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13/04/2020 at 16:37

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Today (13 April) is a slightly more difficult day as the wind has now turned to the north Easterly which means it's quite chilly and it's windier than previous weeks so I haven't really got outside in the garden but I did manage to deadhead all my daffodils and pull out all the horrible brown leaves so my front garden is looking a lot better

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14/04/2020 at 14:09

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Hello everyone,

I'm glad to hear that you are all doing well and I hope you had a long and restful weekend! Today I've got a little indoor project for some of our gardeners, or even those who have never gardened before!

How to: Grow an Avocado from a Seed (A Complete Step-by-Step Guide), Project Diaries

I've just tried this myself this weekend, hopefully I'll have some good results in a few weeks! emoticon cute

Take care,

Courtney

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17/04/2020 at 03:22

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@pancake I can't see my family or partner or anyone. I've always been used to being out and about and working. Seeing people and socialising. Now I'm stuck in, I've cleaned the house, washed everything I can, gone for short walks. Spoke on the phone, video link as well, but it's not the same. I can see how people are going to get very depressed and lonely .I know it's the best thing to do but when you hear and see people having parties, and BBQs it makes my blood boil. Keep safe and well. X

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18/04/2020 at 08:12

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Love these recommendations, really enjoyed the Marie Kondo video, I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe 🥰

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21/04/2020 at 16:57

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@Annie65 yes it does make you feel better. A lot of people I know have said that when they go for short walks etc they feel panicked and have to come home. They feel strange being out in the open and vulnerable.

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