Lots of free time? 18 things to do at home during social isolation

It doesn’t hurt to channel your inner Marie Kondo and organize your drawers. Find some of her tips and start organizing your clothing and the different spaces in your home. It is sure to simplify your life. If you don’t have enough baskets to make compartments, simply use a couple of those boxes you’ve got in the recycling bin.

If you’re one of those people who loves working out, fear not! You can establish a routine to stay in shape at home and use whatever you’ve got lying around as a prop. If you don’t have weights, you can use books or even plastic bottles full of water. Search your app store for yoga apps or even dance a bit. Any activity that gets you moving will work wonders.

Do you sing, paint or write? All of these talents are valuable and you’ve surely put them on the back burner in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Perhaps you’ve been considering taking up guitar lessons, finishing that painting you stored away long ago or keeping a diary of your thoughts. These are all great ways to spend your time at home and channel your creative energy.

If you’re one of those people who spends hours on social media watching makeup tutorials, take this opportunity to pick up your brushes and start perfecting your techniques. You’ll be surprised by how much you learn and certainly perfect your execution of one of the biggest eyeliner trends of the moment—the cat-eye.

You’ve surely accumulated a long list of book recommendations. Make yourself some tea or a tasty snack, find a comfy seat, and let the pages draw you in.

Get off the couch, step away from your phone and channel your inner chef. Being at home with a good deal of time on your hands will allow you to leisurely follow delicious recipes step by step. You can even experiment and add your own touch to each of your dishes.

If you’ve been thinking about getting rid of some of the clothes in your closet, this is the perfect time to do so. Be a responsible consumer and make sure the pieces you’re purging are reused or recycled. Find a box or bag and start sorting!

The world is constantly in motion and whether it’s beauty, fashion, decor or technology you’re into, now’s a great time to get back in the loop on the topics you’re most interested in. By the time you’re done, you’ll be an expert on the latest trends.

You don’t always have to go to the salon to get a flawless manicure, you can start honing your manicure and beauty skills. You might even surprise yourself and start saving some money. Search social media for tutorials and professional accounts.

There is nothing better than having the time to make a plan. Write your goals down and put them on a vision board, that way you’ll have a visual road map of what you want to achieve the rest of the year. It doesn’t matter if they are personal or professional goals. You can add in some catchy language and make it a collage with magazine clippings. When you’re done, you’re sure to see the road ahead much clearer.

We all have our day-to-day cleaning routines, but you can take advantage of this “extra time” to deep clean some of those hidden or forgotten spaces in your house. Make a short list of the overlooked spaces to be cleaned and start crossing them off!

If gardening is your cup of tea, this is the perfect time to take a foray into the hobby or restart an abandoned gardening project. Start a mini garden on your balcony; you’ll love watching your plants grow over time.

If your computer’s recycling bin is full or your computer is overloaded with a jumble of files, unnecessary information and disorganized photos, start organizing it. You can sort photos chronologically and files by area of interest. It may seem silly, but if you give it a go, you’ll notice that it will pay off and make your life easier. Another plus: you’ll free up space on your hard drive.

Perhaps you’ve been meaning to select the best pictures from that trip that made you so happy and make an album. Now you have the time to do it and there are digital platforms out there that will print and mail your album to you. Go for it!

Whether you’re looking to brush up on a language you already know or start from scratch on a new one, there are fun and easy options out there for you to try out from the comfort of your own home. Apps like Duolingo and Babble will help you in this endeavor.

If you’re more old-fashioned, dust off that bilingual dictionary on the shelf. Even if you only learn 10 words a day, you’ll wind up giving your vocabulary a significant boost.

Ditch the smartphones and social media for a while! If other people are at home with you, it’s time to spend some time together, share some laughs and have some fun. There’s no finer means to this end than a board or card game. Games also strengthen relationships and improve communication, so think of it as a jovial form of therapy.

Get inspired by celebrities’ and influencers’ high fashion looks and play with the pieces in your closet. You’ll discover new combinations and create new outfits without spending a dime. This will make your life easier once you’re able to go out again, as you won’t have to waste time figuring out what to wear.

There’s nothing better than having the time you need to do a natural face mask or apply those beauty products you bought and haven’t been had the time to use. Try to create a home spa at least once a week. Light an aromatic candle, put on some relaxing music, and don’t think about anything but treating yourself and your skin.