Spending holidays at home? Don't know what to do? Don't worry, we have got you covered! There are times (like these) when we can't step out of our house or simply don't want to do so. Here's a list of things you can do while spending your holidays at home & be productive at the same time!
The following are ten suggestions:
1. Invest in potted plants
If you are blessed with a spacious compound, terrace, or a long balcony, then gardening is the best form of leisure activity. Get vase planter of different sizes and grow plants in them. It may soil your hands and maybe tedious in the beginning, but once the plants begin to grow, you feel the joy of creation. These plants not only beautify your house but also help the environment in a small way. Your contribution towards repaying the nature is the need of the hour. Besides you can reap the vegetables and flowers from your garden. Remember, we all still have the agrarian skills that our forefathers possessed.
2. Paint your house
Painting the entire house can cost a fortune. If you do it yourself, it works out much cheaper. Some of my friends in the West repair and paint their own houses in the vacation. The Internet can help in this. Remember, the success mantra here is slow and steady wins the race. So do this and enjoy your achievement by giving yourself a lavish treat.
3. Write anecdotes from your life
Everyone is a writer. You have lived your life and so there might have been umpteen interesting anecdotes that you can write and share on the net. First chalk down what you remember. Then ask your family members about their experiences with you and add their contributions to yours. Now put them together and write them in a flowing narrative language. Very soon you will realize that you have written a book on your life. Do the proofreading and share it with friends and acquaintances. Take their feedback and become a professional.
4.Learn to bake things
Bakery items are our weakness. Making them at home is quite simple. Learn to make cakes, biscuits, cookies, desserts, etc. Garnish them after adding flavors and aromas. You will be shocked to see your neighbors flocking at your house. Remember where there is a will, there is a way.
5. Learn to cook
This is my all-time favorite leisure time activity. It is said that the one who can cook will never sleep hungry. It's one of our basic needs and so cooking skills should be learned by all. It is also an optional subject at school and college level. One should enjoy cooking as much as we enjoy eating. Cooking requires discipline and dedication to success. Believe me, when you will see people relishing the meals made by you, you will get some delightful feeling. It's a service to .mankind.
6. Watch your favorite 100 films :
In our busy and o overburdened lives, we must have missed some of the masterpiece films. Some cult films get released and we miss them. So vacation is the time to catch up with them. You have all of them available on the net. I have seen some films in my teenage years, now when I see them again, my interpretation is different. It means I have matured enough to understand them better. So find time on weekends and enjoy them as ever before. Every film leaves a mark on our minds. So use your discretion while choosing them.
7. Invite your friends:
Having friends at home on vacation can enliven our lives. Invite your friends and have a great time with them. Experts have stated that friends not only add happiness to our lives but also make us live longer. That means we lengthen our lives. Reciprocate their visits when they invite you. With the current situation in mind invite them online via a video call!
8. Start adult literacy class:
Though we had gained independence 73 years ago, our national objectives are still a far cry. We want the government to do everything. It is also our duty to put in our bit of contribution. As good citizens, we can begin Adult Literacy class in areas where it is most needed. Apart from the RRR, we can teach health and hygiene to the adults who have missed education for some reason.
9. Learn to service your car and bike:
The vehicle is important if not an integral part of our lives. As we want a healthy living, so does our car and bike need good care. We need to learn to service first. Now there is a word of caution: Do not try to venture into complex parts of the car. It is better to leave that to the expert mechanic. There are a number of service hacks we can do on our own eg cleaning the air filter, spark plug, oil change or topping, checking the fluid levels, etc. Servicing the car on your own has an added advantage. It gives you confidence on long drives. You being the car owner and user will really give your best to it. In return, your vehicle will never fail you.
10. Podcast :
This is relatively new for us. The western countries have had it for quite some time. So if you have the requirements for podcasting, then start doing it as soon as possible. With time, you will learn a lot and also earn from it. We all have so much to share. A podcast is a good way to share our interesting experiences in life.
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