Anyone who's never said to themselves "I'll do that as soon as I've got time" or "Come on, I'll do it tomorrow" and then, when the time came, found themselves lounging in front of Netflix, forgetting what they'd promised themselves they'd do. Containment is there to help you stay on top of these activities, and we're here to remind you.
Since we're all going to be confined to our own homes, you might as well make them shine!
Cleaning your home
The big piece of furniture in the hallway that hasn't been moved for so long that you're afraid you'll fall asleep counting sheep behind it - yes, that one and all the others will be part of the biggest clean-up you've ever done in your home sweet home. After all, you're better off in a clean house!
Tidying up your cellar/attic/garden shed
Things pile up in a chaos that only you can understand. Let's not even talk about the times when you've been pissed off to find the cat's cage in this nameless mess. So summon up your courage - or four, if you're confined to more than one room - and turn that storage room into a clean and tidy place. orderly. This will boost your morale and get you through the day without you even realising it.
Sorting your clothes
Would Marie Kondo turn a blind eye to your cupboards and do you struggle every day to know where your things are and what you can put in them? Empty your cupboards, sort and re-sort like "The Art of Tidying". Choosing your outfit for the day will (re)become a real pleasure, even if it's just to put on a cozy outfit for your telework.
Finally time to deal with digital clutter
Sorting your photos
Those 384 gigabytes of photos that you still haven't been able to give up, lying dormant in your last three phones, deserve to be set free. What better way to lift your spirits than to " scroll " memories and choose cnuggets to decorate your walls or create photo albums? There are a number of applications for printing your photos from your phone, including Lalalab, Cheerz, Photobox and Mon AlbumPhoto.
Looking after your e-mails
Have you ever noticed the incredible number of e-mails you've accumulated over the years and your inbox is almost full? In just an hour and a few clicks, you can lighten the load.
Backing up your computer/phone
The coronavirus has reached the whole planet, and you can protect yourself against it with a few simple barrier measures. But you know that if a virus reaches your computer, you'll be left with nothing but tears in your eyes. It's time to get ready and finally make a backup of your device.
A healthy mind in a healthy body
Stoves, a new pleasure
Be creative! We know that in these difficult times, shopping and stocking up can be complicated. Sometimes you have to fall back on tins or foods that seem to have always haunted your cupboards. So why not consult your recipe books or the internet to find some new recipes to make the most of them? Top Chef is there for you! Confinement doesn't mean bad food or nibbling. Learn to share the cooking and enjoy the flavours. Who knows, it might even become a new habit, which, much to your surprise, doesn't take that long.
Get back into sport
For those who have always said to themselves: tomorrow I'm going to the gym! Now you can finally do sport at your own pace, without the pressure of watching Mr Muscles lift 50kg with his little finger. Find a programme to do at home and follow a little routine to get you going without any pressure. 15 days (for the time being) without running behind the metro wasn't the 'must' for getting into shape anyway.
Start meditation and/or yoga
Why not take advantage of this moment of confinement to refocus? Meditation or yoga are the perfect way to escape the panic. The lack of courses on YouTube won't stop you. Don't have a yoga mat? Your living room mat or a couple of towels on the floor will do the trick. Remember the Thai teenagers trapped in a cave who practised mindfulness meditation for a fortnight? Now it's your turn! Several scientific studies have shown that this practice has positive effects in treating a number of illnesses such as depression and anxiety.
Creativity is the name of the game!
Now that you've tidied up your cellar, you're bound to have some treasures to customise.
Tutorials on Pinterest, Youtube and other social networks will be your best allies.
Creative activities with and/or for your children
All these tutorials on social networks, from decorating to repairing to building... have always made you want to. All your child wants is your attention. So now's the time to make that puppet theatre or fort you've been dreaming of for months (why not a Game of Thrones-style toilet paper throne?).
New games for your pets
The confinement also has repercussions for Garfield, who is no longer king of the house while you're at work from 9am to 6pm. And if you try to explain to Medor what teleworking is, you'll end up in a scratching session. You can create new games using plastic bottles or egg cartons and put kibble inside, for example. You can also use cardboard to build a new kennel or cat tree.
Keeping a diary/notebook
You've always thought that getting organised with a vintage, well-decorated notebook would be nicer. There's nothing like creating a Bullet Journal and scribbling down your moods in it instead of taking it out on your partner, who's also on the verge of a nervous breakdown during this confinement. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, those who take five minutes each evening to write down their to-do list fall asleep faster and sleep better. The most ambitious may even start writing that novel you've been thinking about for all those years. So get out your best pens!
Culture in your home
Start reading again
Your bookshelf is full of books that you bought thinking "I'll read it on the train/plane/carpool/bus/waiting room/...". Make the most of your relaxing time to finally start and, above all, finish those books whose covers have caught your eye but you haven't yet decided to turn the pages.
Visiting museums/galleries
Cultural activities often fall by the wayside in our daily lives. But with new technologies, we can now visit these places from the comfort of our sofa. You can virtually enter museums such as the Natural History Museum in Washington, the Mapfre Foundation at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris or the National Gallery in London.
Use your beauty products
You've got creams dating back to 2003, and "cocooning" products that have never been opened. Your new objective: empty them. Use that eco-friendly soap that's good for your skin, hair and nails that your mother-in-law gave you three years ago, and that scrub you've forgotten you had.
Make yourself beautiful
Does your beard or hair need a new cut? Improvise yourself as a hairdresser for yourself or your family. You'll have at least 15 days to grow it back if you mess up!
But above all, relax!
Run yourself a nice hot bath. Add a small glass of wine. Get out those candles you only want to light for special occasions. Listen to some music and relax. The world will continue its mad rush, but at least you'll be able to put it on hold for a few minutes. As for the rest of the time, don't forget to consult our site for all the essential information.
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