{"id":17920,"date":"2020-05-05T03:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T02:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/?p=17920"},"modified":"2020-05-06T06:01:34","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T05:01:34","slug":"5-fun-empowering-things-to-do-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/?p=17920","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun &#038; Empowering Things to do in Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For most of us who are always too busy to spend time working on our hobbies, COVID-19 has afforded us some time to ourselves during isolation and, since we don\u2019t know when this global pandemic will come to an end, we now have no excuse not to work on that personal project. So, until that day comes when it\u2019s finally safe to go out again, here are five things you can do to kill time productively and grow as an individual:<br><br><strong>1. Take the \u2018a book a week challenge\u2019<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"17925\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/?attachment_id=17925\" class=\"wp-image-17925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure><p>They say reading is like travel, allowing you to exit your own life for a bit, and to come back with a renewed, even inspired, perspective (Laurie Helgoe, American Psychologist); and if you\u2019ve been making excuses about having time to read, now is finally the time to give up on it!<br><br>Reading can give you the much-deserved respite from the constraint of the four walls of your home, allowing your mind the freedom to wander off into many exciting realms &#8212; expanding your vocabulary in the process! If you don\u2019t have books on your shelves at home, you can always download free e-books from websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BookBub<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.openculture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Culture<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/manybooks.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manybooks.net<\/a>. Granted, not all the books featured are bestsellers, but the good news is that you now finally have time to sift through the entire collection.<\/p><p><strong>2. Get strong and centred with yoga<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"17926\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/?attachment_id=17926\" class=\"wp-image-17926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure><p>If you haven\u2019t already, take this period of self-isolation as an opportunity to be more self-aware and wellness-focused, starting with practising yoga from the comfort of your living room. Don\u2019t let the complex poses and movements you see on social media intimidate you. You actually begin the yoga journey with simple stretches and relaxing breathing exercises. Even if having a nimble and strong physique aren\u2019t your aspirations, yoga can teach you how to stay centred and nurture mindfulness.<br><br>You can give yoga a try by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oBu-pQG6sTY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 Days of Yoga with Adriene<\/a> on YouTube, which involves 20-30 minutes of simple daily yoga practice for 30 days. You can also download the Daily Burn Yoga app offers a variety of classes in different intensity levels, ranging from beginner to expert, and from relaxing to sweat-inducing.<\/p><p><strong>3. Take a tour &#8212; virtually!<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>Whet your appetite for post-quarantine travels by taking a tour around the world &#8212; without leaving your couch! Have you ever wanted to see the Alps up close? Hike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readersdigest.ca\/travel\/world\/machu-picchu-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machu Picchu<\/a>? Stroll through Barcelona? You can do all that without worrying about spreading disease through virtual tours &#8212; consider one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readersdigest.ca\/culture\/virtual-day-trips-take-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual day trips you can now take online<\/a>.<br><br>Thanks to technology, you can also spend the night &#8212; or day &#8212; at a museum! Explore Egyptian relics at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/visites-en-ligne#tabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louvre<\/a>, the famous spiral staircase at the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/streetview\/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-interior-streetview\/jAHfbv3JGM2KaQ?hl=en&amp;sv_lng=-73.95902634325634&amp;sv_lat=40.78285751667664&amp;sv_h=10.61736049084755&amp;sv_p=0.08039406804044802&amp;sv_pid=MfnUmHRyOSzMtY3vtYU05g&amp;sv_z=0.9485504431234886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guggenheim<\/a>, and the masterpieces at the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/van-gogh-museum?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Van Gogh Museum<\/a> &#8212; all at the comfort of your home. Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agakhanmuseum.org\/programs\/immerse-yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aga Khan Museum<\/a> is now offering immersive 3-D tours. And, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/explore?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s Arts &amp; Culture project<\/a>, the ROM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/exhibit\/blue-whale-project\/nwIyHKeT_tXWJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Whale exhibit<\/a>, as well as hundreds more around the world, can all be viewed crowd-free from your home.<\/p><p><strong>4. Get educated with free courses<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-3-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>Empower your mind with limitless knowledge by signing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free online courses<\/a> by some of the world\u2019s most distinguished higher learning institutions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/online-learning.harvard.edu\/catalog\/free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard University<\/a>, MIT and Berkely University California. If anything, this self-isolation season will give you all the time you need to smarten up and be more marketable for the increasingly competitive job market.<\/p><p><strong>5. Enjoy free live shows and concerts<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Fun-amp-Empowering-Things-to-do-in-MCO-5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>Ottawa\u2019s National Arts Centre launched Canada Performs as a way to showcase artists from across the country during self-isolation. Catch live shows day and night featuring musicians, authors, comedians, and more. You can also catch a laugh with free interactive improv performances from Second City. Or, The Play Thing offers live performances of Canadian plays.<br><br>You can also attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/articles\/columns\/pop\/9335531\/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free virtual concerts<\/a>, featuring artists like Miley Cyrus, Diplo and Dillon Francis while on quarantine. All you need to do is stay at home!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most of us who are always too busy to spend time working on our hobbies, COVID-19 has afforded us some time to ourselves during isolation and, since we don\u2019t know when this global pandemic will come to an end, we now have no excuse not to work on that personal project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wellness-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17920"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18100,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17920\/revisions\/18100"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quarterlyaffair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}