FIVE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO SPEND TIME DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

As the Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic infection rate soars, many people find it hard to adapt to their new lifestyles. However, the human wants and desires have never changed regardless of the prevailing conditions. People in total lock down areas are the most affected as they spend most of their time in their houses.Citizens of many affected countries have undergone culture shock due to the abrupt changes in operations in jobs and businesses. To reduce the boredom at homes and sustain the human desires and wants, the five interventions mentioned below may be of great help to keep one going.

1. Have enough sleep 
 This may sound quite interesting to many people, especially the insomniacs. However, sleep is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Time is all yours, after performing house chores, calling that one loyal friend or catching up with the new TV shows do not deny yourself enough sleep. You shall wake up the morning energized and happy.


2.Eat enough and stock essentials
Supermarkets and groceries might not be having the vegetables or fruits that you need, sought out for available nutritious foods. Remember your body needs to keep fit despite the fact that you are at home.Purchase of dry foods in bulk is highly encouraged to cushion against future shortage of foods. Cereals like maize and beans, cooking oil and extra gas cylinders can do you good. Toiletries should not be forgotten too.



3. Interact with family members
It is prudent to share a meal with your family at such times but it is more prudent to have deep conversations with them. This is the time people open up, share their greatest fears and express their appreciation of life.Your spouse, children or siblings have underlying strengths and worries that you should help solve. Take photos if possible to make it memorable.


4. Watch your favorite TV show or movie
Get your laptop or switch on the television, browse through and get that one fascinating movie or show that you have always wished to watch but did not manage.At this time if convenient keep your mobile phone away. You shall read the tweets or reply to the whats app messages later.Enjoy to your fullest, if possible note down the characters and the villain.

5. Explore your phone fully

You need time with your phone, go through the applications that you have never well interacted with. If you are accustomed to face book and twitter, try whats app or telegram.Connect with new friends though cautiously, text those acquaintances you have ignored for a while. Your browser comes in handy also, check those latest trends of fashion or the new hip hop songs. Call your friends and distant relatives, they shall really appreciate.
Remember to share with the less privileged in the society, its our main business on earth.