5 Things to Do in Quarantine

Evan Jackson

Bored, anxious, or stressed while in quarantine? Join the club (but not really), because that would be against social distancing regulations. You might’ve heard the saying, “Modern problems require modern solutions.” Hopefully after reading this article, you'll gain a few unconventional ideas to help alleviate boredom, or ease anxiety, during these unconventional times.

Host a concert with you and your friends.

Now, you might be thinking, How am I going to host a concert, and if my friends are all over, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of social distancing? We told you at the beginning that these would be unconventional activities. During this time, we've seen the transformation of the conventional office as people make the switch to online communication. Meetings are hosted from home on platforms such as Zoom, Skype, WebEx, and FaceTime. See where we're going with this? Get a group of friends together in a group video chat and sing your favorite songs. Oh—and don’t forget the earplugs.

Convene with nature.

With the indefinite suspension of the gym, people have turned to at-home workouts and other methods of physical activity. At home work…work..workouts (ugh I can barely say it) have become increasingly popular. Granted they are currently the only option, but a win by default is still a win, right?  Working out at home can be, challenging, but to stay moving and active you can get outside.  I, myself, purchased a bike, and have been exploring the trails throughout NWA. No, it’s not the same as weight lifting, but it’s fine. I’m fine, everything’s fine.... (it’s not).

Learn a new language.

There are several benefits to learning a new language. For instance, it is a mental exercise and allows you to sharpen that brain muscle. Sharpening your mind increases the ability to multi-task, enhances memory, and increases the ability to focus, just to name a few. Envision this: you’re traveling abroad in an exotic foreign land with—or without—your boo. You’ve been planning this vacay, or baecay, for a while. Wouldn’t you appreciate the trip a lot more if you could completely immerse yourself in the culture by talking like, and with, the locals? Yeah, we thought so.

Learn to cook.

This is a great time to try a new recipe or learn to cook in general. YouTube and Pinterest can be great resources for finding new recipes/cooking tutorials.

Do that "thing" you've been putting off.

Hey, you—yeah, you. Don’t turn that phone, computer, or whatever smart device off! Now's the time to start cleaning out the attic or your car, studying for that MCAT/LSAT/GRE. You know what your “thing” is, and now is the perfect time to do it.


Let us know if you plan to try any new activities, we'd love to hear how you've been making the best of having to quarantine. Learn anything new about yourself?

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