COVID Boredom Busters

November 1, 2021

Kayla Hawker

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you wouldn’t be the only one that feels a little bored. Many of you may be finding it hard to stay positive and mindful during the lockdowns and periods of restriction.

Chelsea Pottenger from EQ Minds suggests 4 ways to stay mindful during these tough times.

• Try a short, guided mindfulness meditation
  • 3-minute meditation: https://insighttimer.com/…/this-too-shall-pass…
• Incorporate movement into your day e.g. a yoga or HITT workout from YouTube
  • Yoga for uncertainty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLlFSWgK2y4
• Do something you enjoy each day e.g. listen to music, watch a movie, phone a friend.
• Connect – take the time initiative and organise a zoom get together with friends or family.

You can find out more about EQ Minds and what they do at https://eqminds.com

A few other ideas to keep you occupied during the lockdown include:

• Exercise – go on a walks/runs or an at home workout, use an app to count how many steps you do, set yourself a goal!
• Connect with people – Design a quiz for people in your household, or even host an online zoom quiz which will allow everyone to be together and connect.
• Learn a new language – free online courses
• Gardening – gardening can be a healing and productive way to spend time
• Reading – for those who enjoy reading, this is a good time to catch up on those to read lists.
• Cooking/Baking – it’s a great time to learn how to bake a new dish for the family or for yourself.
• Clean out the house – Declutter your home by ditching items you haven’t used or worn.

Lockdowns and restrictions are never easy, and we hope you are taking some time to look after yourself!