Make use of the lockdown

By Patricia Mashiri

When the year 2020 started people had so many resolutions and plans they wanted to accomplish by the year end. It’s sad that the year didn’t turn out to be one of our favourite years because of the Corona virus world pandemic.

This piece was written from a personal perspective as someone who has been fed up of staying indoors with nothing to do. People have been sleeping since the pronouncement of the lockdown in March.

We have an abundance of time in our hands at the moment and we must learn to use it wisely depending on what you are looking to accomplish. Setting goals is one of the most important steps to take when you want to achieve great things in life.

Below are some of the things you can consider doing during this lockdown

Taking an online course

We are in a global world where people from different parts of the world interact on via online platforms. It is wise and a great step to use the online platforms to learn new skills. There are a whole lot of courses which are offered online which can be of great importance in our lives and some skills earned will be of great importance after post lockdown.

Start a small garden

There is nothing better than cooking veggies you have grown on your own. Imagine the feeling of no longer needing to go to the vegetable market looking for vegetables because you have your own little garden!!

Start a blog

You can never go wrong with writing things you like the most. We are gifted in so many ways. You can write about anything and everything things around us, our day to day experiences the list is endless.

Stay connected to your loved ones

We are in the time where everyone is panicking and some getting depression. It is important that we stay connected to our loved ones checking up on them, calling, texting and laughing together just to ease everyone’s burden. Sharing problems if we have (problem shared is problem half solved).

Learn to cook

With the help of the internet you can learn how to cook different dishes starting with the basic ones. Have the time to try out different recipes.

Clear your kitchen and clothes cupboards

This is the time to clear and maintain order both in our kitchen and bedroom cupboards. It is the right time to clear up the junk drawers we have been avoiding. This is also the time to pick up and fix that zip on the back of dress or fix those trousers you have not been wearing in a while.

Learn basic techniques

The Corona virus pandemic saw many beauty salons closing. With the help of the internet one can learn nail art, hair plaiting etc.

There are so many skills which can be learnt during this pandemic. Feel free to share your ideas they can help someone.

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