I was supposed to be on spring break this week. But I’m not. I’m within the same four walls that I’ve been for the past four weeks. I know this is for the greater good, but some days it sure feels like life is in a holding pattern I miss my adventurous self… and it takes an effort to rekindle my spirit.
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If the stillness is consuming you, here are some ways to feel adventurous in the age of Coronavirus.
- Hike (of course) – reminder to practice social distancing. There are plenty of hikes you can go on. Here is how you can find a trail near you.
- Learn to bake baguettes or something else you’ve always wanted to try but didn’t have time. It’s sushi night at our house tonight! You can still get a lot of supplies from Amazon and grocery delivery services.
- Trip cancelled? Ramp up your language learning for free on Duolingo for when you get to go.
- Spa Day. Break out the nail polish and go for a Mani/pedi at home! Who cares if it’s horrible, you can’t really tell from 6 feet away! Don’t forget about nail wraps, remember those? They remove the drying time and you can get some pretty cool looks at home.
- Set a date with your friends for a Google Hangout – ladies night! Want to make it more fun? Come up with a theme: swap recipes, talk about your favorite movie or series, you could even host your book club!
- With all the uncertainty today, a guided meditation may be what you need to help you reduce anxiety.
- Read a classic book you never read in school. (Check out your local library’s eBook offerings. Many libraries lend ebooks through services like Hoopla or Libby ) — Audible also has some free selections now.
- Find a dance workout on YouTube, laugh and get a workout. We’ve tried bollywood and hip hop. Felt ridiculous and amazing at the same time. Endorphins!
- Learn to draw with lessons from DrawSpace.com. They offer free and paid lessons, even some from famous artists.
- Dive into the deep, dark corners of your closet or junk drawer… or if you want to go full-on Mari-Kondo, book an online session with a professional organizer.
The thing here is to do the things that bring you adventure staying safe and well.