Updated January 17, 2021 by pierre

#StaythefuckActive AtHome … 5 ideas for activities to do during the Coronavirus lockdown at home!

It's only been a few days. This may seem long and interminable to some. For others, it's a very delicate situation... the professional and private side have become very linked and form one... Everyone only talks about the Coronavirus Friends, TV, press, work, no one escapes the discussion...

Be patient, keep hope… It may still take many days (even weeks) in isolation at home for the virus to move away and disappear forever. For most of us, staying at home for days on end, deprived of the usual freedom and comfort, puts us in a very awkward position.

Usually you didn't have time to do everything, because you were never home! Keep a cool head and think of everything that could brighten your days… Once the crisis is over, you will be quite satisfied to have accomplished all those tasks and activities that will have kept you active.

Here are our top 5 lockdown busy ideas to stay active at home…and not sink in front of Netflix and sink into your couch.

1. To paint its interior – keep busy for 2 days! 

We all have a room in our house that we like a little less. You never had time to think what color could illuminate it? Think about it now is the time! You're going to tell me that the DIY stores are closed. It's true! Yet businesses are still running, even though the store is closed via eCommerce. You can easily order your painting online and have it delivered to your home. If you put on two layers, that's enough to keep you busy for at least 2 days! Don't forget for example sanding paper. Easily found on Amazon! You will even find buckets for cleaning

2. Play games board games in family

Of course, you cannot invite your friends or family to play at your place. On the other hand, if you are with your family or with your roommates in isolation, know that you can play with the children. This will occupy your afternoons and evenings, just to forget the current crisis.

3. Learn a foreign language with Dualingo

Have you always dreamed of speaking the language of Don Quixote? … But the only thing you know how to say is limited to Hola, cerveja? In fact, you never really had time to learn the language? It's now or never no need to go to school. The method Michael Thomas on Youtube is free and very effective. No need for note taking or practice. Do you really want to challenge yourself? try to learn Japanese with the Michel Thomas method

3. Keep busy during quarantine by sorting your photos

With phones evolving, we all have thousands of photos on our phone, Google Drive, mailbox… It's time to sort it out! Take advantage of this lockdown to sort it out. Erase doubles, missed photos, jokes received via What's app. Free up space on your smartphone and print the photos you love.

4. Delete emails which are useless

Gmail has recently changed its rules of use. Everything in your Google Drive and Gmail mailbox cannot exceed 15 GB. If you reach this size, either your mailbox will be blocked or you will have to pay Google. If you have some time. Think about it!

5. read the books that you ordered and never read

We have all (or almost) already ordered books on Amazon that we have not yet read for lack of time. Now is the time! Now or never to find out how your latest novel ends. If you don't have a book in stock (or already read everything) take a look at Amazon Kindle. Amazon has a 14-day free trial offer. Here's something to keep you busy for long hours in the evening.

There are of course ways to do other things during quarantine. Do not hesitate to comment below to send us your ideas to complete this article. If you are looking for other sources of inspiration, do not hesitate to look at our articles written during the Corona virus quarantine in Brussels