We all are currently off-campus right now because of the coronavirus and are probably feeling all sorts of emotions, probably feeling stressed and confused, wondering what the road ahead will be like since our classes will be online now.
It’s hard to be happy in this day and age, especially with all the additional cancellations going on around us. The many places one would normally go to escape the stress of these uncertain times such as movie theaters or museums are closed because of this virus. With that in mind, this article will highlight things you can do at home to keep your mind off of the chaos.
Read a book or watch a movie: Your local public library has plenty of books, audiobooks, movies and more for free. Most local libraries are closed during this time but grabbing an ebook, online audiobook or watching a movie through an online library source will bring your mind off of the negativity going on around us.
Play board games and/or cards: Let’s face it, most of you are probably home with your families or friends or can invite friends over. Playing board games would not only help take your mind off of the negativity but it would help build stronger relationships with family and bond stronger as friends.
Exercise: As I said in the last article I wrote, exercise benefits you mentally, physically and academically. We are going to be spending lots of time on screens here in the next few weeks as our classes will be transitioning to online. You don’t even need a gym membership, you can go outside your front door and take a walk, jog or even go to a comfortable place and google an in-home workout. Exercising will for sure take our minds off the stress and provide a great study break.
I hope these ideas help bring you positivity because I understand how frustrating and challenging it currently is at this time. You can complete all of these ideas yourself or with friends/family.
As always, follow the sanitary precautions of washing your hands, covering your coughs and sneezes, stay home if you’re sick and don’t be around people who are sick. Take care of yourselves, Sinclair!
Jackie Kasner
Reporter