When your home is becoming your whole world and social life is taking a backseat due to corona scare, be your best company as we tell you ways to unwind...
Gardening
Staying close to nature is always a good option. So, when you can’t step out of your home due to the
coronavirus scare, you can actually try your hand at gardening. You can indulge in some terrace gardening or place potted plants in the balcony. Try decorating the favourite corner of your room with cutesy miniature plants. To add a touch of colour and keep the air clean, you can plant air-purifying plants like aloe vera, English ivy, chrysanthemum, barberton daisy and others.
Exercise at home
Going to the gym is out of your schedule now. But you need to stay in shape, right? Try free-hand exercises at home. Climb those building stairs for strengthening your leg and calf muscles. Rearrange your living room by changing the furniture positions. This will help you exercise your hand muscles. Lift plant pots and put them on the other side of the window sills. Treat them as weight-lifting opportunities. Besides, there are less chances of any virus attacking you further because these exercises will build a stronger immune system.
Online shopping
The best way to kill time in a situation like this is to indulge in online shopping. As everyone is avoiding the malls and markets now, the only way out is online shopping. With loads of enticing offers popping up on our mobile phones every now and then, one can spend hours checking out the best deals and shop to your heart’s desire.
Reading and binge watching
If you want to catch up on your reading and viewing, utilise this period. But be wary of reading up too much on coronavirus. That can cloud your mood. While you stay updated on the world also find some time to revisit your favourite classics, read lighter stuff and catch up on the series you have been meaning to watch for a long time now. And there’s always WhatsApp to exchange notes on these with your best friend — considering meeting him/her has become
preblematic now.
Pamper yourself
Will you jump out of your skin if we say that the coronavirus scare has some good effects too? Sure, you will. Especially with your social life going for a toss! But how about some self-pampering? While you have restricted your spa and salon visits now, bring out those pumice stones and Epsom salts for a relaxing foot spa at home. You can check on the net for the various needs the bath salts cater to. From pain relief to cleansing, they do wonders. While you turn into a couch potato don’t forget to clean your feet of the dead cells that have accumulated for so long on your tired feet from all the running around. Trim your nails, colour them bright and give them a foot bath.
Rustling up a dish or making a beverage
Cooking is known to be one of the best stress-busters. Those who have knack for cooking can try rustling up some tasty yet healthy dishes or beverages like a salad, a snack, a fruity mocktail or even some DIY home winemaking. If you are not much into cooking, then while you are confined within the four walls of your home, you can brush up your culinary skills by preparing some easy to do dishes and surprise your family members.
DIY home winemaking
1. Ensure the wine-making vessel is thoroughly sterilised and then rinsed clean
2. Select good grapes, toss out the rotten ones
3. Wash the grapes thoroughly
4. Remove the stems
5. Crush the grapes to release the juice into the primary fermentation container
6. Add wine yeast
Easy to do Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients: 6 medium beets, 6 cups arugula, 1 avocado, 100 gm goat cheese, ½ cup chopped walnuts
For the dressing: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp mustard, salt according to taste, freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in a foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast until tender. Cool the beets and then peel and cut into wedges. For making the vinaigrette, mix olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup and mustard in a jar. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Place arugula in a large serving bowl and lightly dress with the already made vinaigrette. Top with beets, avocado, goat cheese and walnuts. Toss gently and add more vinaigrette as per your requirement.
Healthy orange smoothie
Ingredients: 4 large oranges, peeled and quartered, 1/2 cups almond milk, 2 medium bananas, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 - 1 cup ice (optional)
Directions: Place all the ingredients in a blender. On medium-high, blend until smooth. Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
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