Five Valuable Life Skills You Can Teach Yourself During Social Distancing At Home

While the whole world is facing a pandemic of coronavirus it’s imperative to practice social distancing and staying in quarantine. However, what is not necessary is to waste time. You can either indulge in making yourself fit and healthy or you can invest time in learning a few skills which you always wanted to learn but couldn’t take out time from your sedentary lifestyle. We are not just talking about fun or recreational activities, in fact, we are emphasising on learning valuable tasks that you often can use in your day-to-day life. In order to learn these skills, all you need is your smartphones/ laptops and internet connection in it.

Repairing

Be it changing bulbs or fixing some wires, fuses at home, living a life surrounded by oodles of electronic items, it is important that we know the skill of repairing. Especially women, who are the homemakers must learn how to fix easy equipment. Nowadays no tasks are considered male or female-centric. Therefore, it’s imperative to walk a path towards self-independence.

Artistic Skills

No matter what, art attracts maximum eyeballs and makes you look talented. Despite the urge to learn any art form we end up ignoring our wishes to do things that are necessary. Now that you have time to learn something new don’t miss it. Photography, dancing, painting, cooking, pottery, gardening or stitching, simply sign in to an online class or watch simple YouTube videos that can help you in learning one of your favourite artistic skill.

Self Defence

Life is long and full of uncertainties! You never know when you are likely to face challenges and situations which may make you think if I know how to defend myself the scenario would have been different. However, finding time to attend classes that teach self-defense can be pretty hard. Utilise the current time in teaching yourself one of the vital skills of life, self-defense. Take up any online class that can help you teach safeguarding yourself in a week or two.

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Learn a software

Since India is all set to become smart and digital, you should also take initiatives in making yourself technically sound. While practicing social distancing also try to learn a few software that you can use to make your life better. Photo editing, house organising, designing, or website development, you can learn how to use any websites that too online. If you find difficulty in learning you either take help from family members or friends who are available digitally.

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Playing An Instrument

Playing and listening to any musical instrument feels like therapy to mind and soul. If you have any musical instrument at home that you are not able to learn to date, this is your time. Even stars like Katrina Kaif is also indulging her time in learning guitar. There are many simple online tutorials that can help you learn playing an instrument in no time.