Things to Do during the COVID isolation
Sort out your garbage
Directly in Chapter One of your isolation story, waste management is going to be a problem. There are systems in place for this problem, but if your garbage disposal gets stacked up there will be MORE problems.
I'd recommend firstly sorting out the wet waste from the dry ones i.e. biodegradable waste (from food etc.) and the non-biodegradable. If you do not have biodegradable waste bags, it is alright to use whatever material is there for the time being.
But it does not end there, sort out the dry waste too. Priority could go to bottles as they take up a lot of space, so separating them provides for the dual benefit of freeing up space, and giving a chance to recycle. Further, milk cartons and the like need to be sorted out from the pet bottles. In fact, there's a village in a certain country (I'm not naming names but it rhymes with Clap-an) that sorts it's waste into 45 categories. I cannot name 45 categories of waste, but there are people who are realistically sorting their garbage into more than 40 categories. Of course, you don't have to go that far but having some semblance of waste management within your home can be a good advantage.
Teach and Learn
If you're like me, you're probably stuck with your friends and family during the isolation. And thus, this opens up a good opportunity for you to teach your younger siblings about any subjects that they require help in/you are good at. Even if you are not well versed in the particular subject, or you have forgotten bits and pieces here and there, it is still a good opportunity for you to learn as well.
And it doesn't have to be academic related all the time. Teach them about taxes, teach and learn about businesses, introduce your 7 year old cousin to "Attack on Titan", introduce current events via the telly, this is 2020 people! the possibilities are endless.
(Don't actually introduce little people to "Attack on Titan" – you do not have the therapy budget)
Donate your clothes that you do not need
The mathematics of this just makes sense. The more clothes you have, the more laundry, cleaning and maintenance work there is that needs to be done. Before you send assassin punks to my place to stone me; hear me out. It's understandable that there are reasons why you cannot directly get rid of all those clothes that you spend so much time and money adding to your wardrobe. But remove your finger from that "Call Assassin Punks" button for a minute, and consider this: Do you need all of those clothes?
If possible, thin out your wardrobe - get rid of the ones that you do not need or have not used in a long time or the ones that do not fit. There are organizations that could take your donated clothes off your hands/back/feet. If waiting for something like that is not your style, there are other people or businesses that could make use of your clothes. It doesn't necessarily have to be used in the manner you were using before. Also, it will help organize your home better. In fact, stop reading this article and go sort out your wardrobe or suitcase or whatever you have. Go on, do that and come back; I will edit this in the time being.
And we segue into the next topic:
Minimalism
It is a good thing that minimalism is not a religion; I would be violating the fundamental rights the way I am preaching "Minimalism". For the uninitiated, minimalism is an extreme type of lifestyle where people only keep the items that are necessary for day to day operations with them. I've seen minimalists who do not have beds or refrigerators in their homes. Minimalists have three numbers of the same shirt because maintenance like that is more convenient. Minimalists do not have weird decorations hanging off their bags because "What function do they serve, anyway?"
Luckily for you, you do not have to go to that extreme. It can be very simple. I play a little game I like to call "Hmm. What-five-things-do-I-not-need-right-here-in-my-house-right-now?" It can be as simple as that, by removing the clutter in your room, you will be able to create a more open environment, a place where you do not fall from the messy wires running through the floor, a place you can call home.
Drink your water
For the love of Katara, just drink your water!
I see people (including myself) feel bad about themselves simply because they forgot to take the correct amount of water that day. Water helps in rejuvenation of your skin and helps keep you internals in good condition. Being dehydrated is something that you would prefer to avoid, anyway. As of today, COVID hasn't been proven to spread through water. Additionally, water is always good for your health, and now it is more important than ever to partake in the consumption of H2O. Now, there is no link to drinking water 'preventing' COVID, but still, it is always a healthy choice.
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