Ways to Keep Yourself Busy During Quarantine

By: Eileen Guo

It’s safe to say things are understandably weird right now. As the world reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the planet are staying home, quarantining, and practicing social distancing as an effort to slow — and hopefully stop — the spread of coronavirus. Though staying home is totally necessary right now, it means many of us have found ourselves with a lot of time on our hands. If you’re struggling to figure out how to keep yourself occupied beyond your usual at-home hobbies, here is a list of a few activities to do at home during this quarantine!

• Go (virtual) sightseeing!
  1. This Site Is a One-stop Destination for World Tours, Classes, and Travel Experiences You Can Have from Home 
  2. 13 Virtual Train Rides From Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now
  3. Take a Digital Dog Sled Ride Through Fairbanks on This Virtual Trip to Alaska

• Become the next Gordon Ramsay
  1. Take a Free Online Cooking Class From the World-famous Borough Market in London
  2. This Adorable Italian Nonna Offers Virtual Pasta-making Classes From Her Gorgeous Home Outside of Rome
  3. kea Reveals the Recipe for Their Swedish Meatballs — and Yes, It Includes Illustrated Instructions
  4. This New Show Combines Disney and Cooking for a Family-friendly Competition

• Relax!
  1. How to Create Your Own Home Theater and Enjoy a ‘Night Out’ at the Movies 
  2. Over 100 Museums, Libraries, and Galleries Are Offering Free, Printable Coloring Sheets
  3. 10 Travel-themed Puzzles That Are Perfect for Doing at Home
  4. Hawaii Is Only As Far As Your Living Room With This At-home Luau
  5. These Disney+ Shows and Movies Will Bring the Theme Park Magic to Your Living Room

• Go to Disney
  1. These Virtual Disney Rides Will Make Your Couch the Happiest Place on Earth
  2. 7 Ways to Bring the Disney Magic Home While the Parks Are Closed 
  3. Experience Disney Parks Around the World With These Virtual Rides

• Take care of yourself, physically and mentally
  1. Boost Your Mind and Body With These Equinox Hotel Yoga Rituals at Home
  2. Learn the Secrets of K-beauty From a Korean Makeup Artist in This Live Online Class
  3. How to Exercise During the Coronavirus Outbreak
  4. This At-home Yoga Set Will Help You Stay Active During Quarantine
  5. The Art of Shaving’s Master –  Barbers Are Giving Tips for Facial Grooming and At-home Haircuts