Billions of people were stuck at home during Lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. They were finding different ways to stay entertained during Coronavirus lockdown by watching TV and spending time with the family.
So, it’s time for them to start a new hobby in pandemic lockdown that will be great for both mental health and reducing stress for the people. Here are some ideas that people choose to up-skill themself and maintain good health.
1. Reading Books as a indoor hobby
Reading book is the best way to stay entertained all day. You need a hobby that is worth spending time on and reading a book is totally worth it. It allows you to have fun and escape from everyday life.
Because reading makes you feel relaxed and you read most of the time at quiet places or places where you like spending time, reading will reduce your overall stress.
It also helps you improve your Vocabulary as most of the time unconsciously you remember the words you never heard before. It also improves your knowledge as every book you read gives new insights.
Every time we complain about the lack of time to read our favorite books so grab the opportunity this lockdown.
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn
2. Cooking
Every time you eat you are going to nourish your body and a hobby that will give you opportunities to be healthy is always cherry on the cake. Cooking will let you be creative to any extent as per taste and available cooking ingredients.
Cooking is also a stress buster as it gives you a break from the routine work. Knowing this art makes you less dependant on others especially if you are a bachelor. Once you become Passionate about it there is no fun like cooking.
You can learn cooking by various ways from watching TV to Youtube video channels. Anyways we need 3 meals a day and 1095 meals per year so it’s wiser to learn cooking.
“Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything.”-
3. Gardening as a indoor hobby
Connecting with nature is always a good idea which keeps you both creative and free from stress. Many people think that gardening is boring, time consuming and a hobby for old retired people but in reality, it is an enjoyable hobby that benefits not only you but also space around you.
Gardening is basically a free therapy that keeps your health good. It’s a great way to beautify any space because nothing can match the charm of flower or uplifting green of a thriving leaf. Apart from that, it also makes a difference for the environment.
“Life begins the day you start a garden.” – Chinese proverb
4. Yoga
Let’s not forget about the physical and mental health during Coronavirus Lockdown. Yoga is one of the best hobby for spiritual and mental relaxation that promotes your health and fitness.
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise developed by ancient sages of India for a healthy body and mind. You can learn yoga online through videos, books and lessons and practiced at home.
“Our bodies are our gardens—our wills are our gardeners.“ Shakespeare
5. Music as Indoor hobby
How can we forget Music that is an integral part of our life from ancient times. If you want to sing a song or want to learn any musical instrument this time is the perfect time to start with it whether it Is a piano or guitar.
Many research studies proved that music has many health benefits from boosting the Immune system to blood pressure and pulse rate benefits. Music has an ability to change your mood completely, depending upon what you are playing what you are listening to.
“Without music, life would be a mistake” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
Conclusion
Hobbies give you a way to take your mind off the stresses of everyday life hence should be a very important part of life for everyone. The indoor hobbies listed above will not only pass your time at home but also give you many health benefits.
Do you think any other Indoor hobby can be the part of this list? Please do let us know your views in the comments