{"id":6474,"date":"2020-03-18T19:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/?p=6474"},"modified":"2020-03-18T19:00:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T17:00:25","slug":"quarantine-and-chill-how-to-keep-busy-whilst-on-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2020\/03\/18\/quarantine-and-chill-how-to-keep-busy-whilst-on-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarantine and Chill? | How to keep busy whilst on lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tumblr_muw6ku9CW51rqnl7yo1_500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4>Concerts and events are postponed, school and uni are out,\u00a0sporting events are canceled, and people are working from home; but that does not mean your life needs to stop too!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">President Cyril Rampahosa advised that the nation exercise social distancing during his Coronavirus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2020\/03\/17\/icymi-a-summary-of-cyril-ramaphosas-national-covid-19-address\/\">national address.<\/a> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2020\/03\/17\/icymi-a-summary-of-cyril-ramaphosas-national-covid-19-address\/\">address<\/a> also listed avoiding public areas such as malls, gatherings of over 100 people, schools and universities to name a few.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">So you already know what time it is, it\u2019s self-quarantine time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Although staying home sounds absolutely blissful, and is the best way to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus,\u00a0it could lead to a lesser evil: boredom, cabin fever, and borderline insanity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">So, what can one do whilst in quarantine mode?<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Here are 10 suggestions to help make your time quarantined as interesting\u00a0\u2013 and perhaps even as productive\u00a0\u2013 as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>1. Read a book<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no better way to keep the brain going than getting hooked on a good book! Check out mobile apps such Wattpad to access free digital books, in a library full of almost every genre possible; and hey, maybe you could write your own book as the app offers an author mode too!<\/p>\n<p>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2020\/03\/18\/coconut-kelzs-guide-to-surviving-this-shthole-book-review\/\">Coconut Kelz&#8217;s guide to surviving this sh*thole | Book Review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another book we think you should get your hands on (if you haven\u2019t already) is the glossy \u201cK53\u201d book.<\/p>\n<p>Yup, get that learner\u2019s license girl\/boy! Now is the perfect time to finally study for your learner&#8217;s that you&#8217;ve been procrastinating on for the longest time, leave this &#8220;quarantine mode&#8221; extra knowledgeable about the road and when the coast is clear, you\u2019ll be good to write!<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>2. Listen to YFM, we\u2019re honestly your\u00a0only radio companion in this time<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got an incredible line up of entertainment, the dopest tunes, and updates on all things Miss Coco V throughout the day &#8211; we&#8217;re also your one stop shop for entertainment and remaining in the know. Stream us on the YFM App or on your radio.<\/p>\n<p>Not forgetting our social media, where we\u2019ll be publishing the freshest updates and content to keep you hooked to your TL.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>3. Take a free online short course<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine being the holder of a Harvard qualification without even leaving your room? At absolutely no cost? Sensational. The Ivy League has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecodecamp.org\/news\/here-are-380-ivy-league-courses-you-can-take-online-right-now-for-free-9b3ffcbd7b8c\/\">list of free short courses<\/a> that you can take online and achieve a new qualification or two. They offer short courses that include; Computer Sciences, Data Science, Humanities, Business, Science, Art &amp; Design, Engineering, Education and Teaching. <a href=\"https:\/\/learndigital.withgoogle.com\/digitalskills\">Google<\/a> also has a list of certifications that you could obtain for free, including Google Ad Words, Digital Marketing, \u00a0and Google SEO Marketing to name a few.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>4. Work on your CV and improve LinkedIn<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On that note, now\u2019s the time to get that CV and LinkedIN profile looking real attractive. Try CV template apps and websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\">Canva<\/a>\u00a0to compile your CV, and have it stand out from the rest with the most creative designs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>5. Yoga\/indoor exercises\/meditate<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s really important to stay fit and healthy during this time to build a healthy immune system, and staying at home can easily influence you to become a couch potato because the couch is.. right there.<\/p>\n<p>Grab a yoga mat or towel and introduce yoga mat and slot some indoor exercises into your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how to get started? Allow fitness influencer Zee Fitness usher you into the action.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, squeeze in a little whoo-sa time and meditate. 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fitness goals is nutritionist and fitness trainer @Zee_FitnessJunkie  Which workout is your fave?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yfm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> YFM 99.2<\/a> (@yfm) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-01-22T11:22:24+00:00\">Jan 22, 2020 at 3:22am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>6. Learn a South African language<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to pronounce Tshepo as <em>\u201cTshepo\u201d<\/em> and not <em>\u201cChepu\u201d<\/em>, and be able to distinguish the difference between <em>\u201ciqanda\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cicanda.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0In essence, this might be the time to learn\u00a0a new South African language. An individual who speaks more than one language is mad impressive, so why not be that guy\/girl?<\/p>\n<p>You can check out a few apps such as <em>\u201cZivo&#8221;<\/em> that is loads of fun, teaching you languages such as Tswana, Venda, Afrikaans, Zulu and Ndebele.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>7. Check out your closet and discover new looks<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not\u00a0particularly safe in these\u00a0streets to be shopping for new looks, but with a\u00a0little\u00a0Pinterest and your wardrobe, you can put together a new lookbook. The same old white tee that all four of your crushes have seen you in? Now\u2019s the time to learn how to style it in 3 different ways! If you&#8217;re ambitious, you can also put some scissors in the cut. Get it? Nvm.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>8. REST, take a nap<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work and school can get real tough and take\u00a0a lot of time out of your sleep schedule; so\u00a0catch up on it!<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s self-quarantine but it\u2019s also time to catch up on that beauty sleep! (LOL, that kinda rhymes)<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>9. Call and check up on friends and family<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See\u00a0what\u00a0you\u2019re going through? They most probably are too. Send a virtual hug and some love to friends, family, and maybe even that one crush you\u2019ve been meaning to shoot your shot at.<\/p>\n<p>Need a\u00a0little\u00a0inspo on what to text him\/her, maybe something along the lines of\u00a0\u201c<em>These streets is so empty because of Coronavirus, reminded me of how empty my life is without you.\u201d<\/em> Yes? No? Okay, we\u2019ll sit\u00a0this one out.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>10. DIY gardening<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, get those green fingers busy. There must be a reason why your grandmother is always gardening right? Absolutely, because not only does gardening bring in that extra CO2 into the world with all the plants growing, but it also can be very relaxing and peaceful.<\/p>\n<p>Let us know which ones you try.<\/p>\n<p>If any one of these ideas work out for you, pass them on to a friend! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concerts and events are postponed, school and uni are out,\u00a0sporting events are canceled, and people are working from home; but that does not mean your life needs to stop too! President Cyril Rampahosa advised that the nation exercise social distancing during his Coronavirus national address. 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