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    84 Ways to Shelter in Place

    April 11, 2020

    Make Time for What Matters


    Wondering how to pass the time during this stay-at-home order given by the governor? This is a list of a few things you might consider that also take into consideration physical and social distancing. Perhaps you might challenge yourself to see how many you can complete.

    1. Read a book
    2. Write a book
    3. Write a poem/haiku
    4. Memorize some poetry
    5. Balance time outside with time in side
    6. Pick up litter from around your neighborhood
    7. Learn a musical instrument
    8. Practice a musical instrument
    9. Practice yoga or stretching
    10. Practice prayer or meditation
    11. Wash the car
    12. Wax the car
    13. Call an old friend or family member
    14. Make a scrapbook
    15. Donate/get rid of half of your stuff
    16. Make a blood donation
    17. Volunteer, if you are able, with meals on Wheels, a local food shelf, or a food bank
    18. Go fly a kite
    19. Shine your shoe
    20. Go birdwatching
    21. Plan your next vacation
    22. Be more mindful; focus on doing only one thing at a time
    23. Start some vegetable/flower seeds
    24. Take some photos
    25. Bake or cook something that takes a lot of detail
    26. Harass old friends on Facebook
    27. Clean out and organize your junk drawer
    28. Go for a walk … don’t forget the dog
    29. Sing or hum a song; doesn’t need to be while in the shower
    30. Clean the basement
    31. Create a family/friends gathering using Zoom or some other software
    32. Work on a jigsaw puzzle
    33. Go for a bike ride
    34. See how long you can hold your breath
    35. Send someone a greeting card or letter
    36. Update your computer passwords
    37. Organize and delete old emails
    38. Avoid climbing the walls by cling the stairs
    39. Learn or study a world language
    40. Write a letter to your senator/congressperson
    41. Clean your stovetop
    42. Organize old pictures
    43. Take a long warm bath
    44. Complete your US Census
    45. Clean and lube up your bicycle
    46. Learn something new via a TedTalk (ted.com)
    47. Write a list of things for which you are grateful
    48. Play with your animals ~ furry friends
    49. Wash your animals
    50. See if you can stay away from your phone longer than you can hold your breath
    51. See how long you can stay off your computer, too
    52. Take a leisurely drive to a scenic destination, gas is cheap!
    53. Do your taxes and file them if you are a refund
    54. Give a heartfelt complement to someone
    55. Clean your refrigerator
    56. Defrost your freezer
    57. Go fishing or boating
    58. Stay up late and go outside to see how many stars, planets and constellations you can identify
    59. Play tennis
    60. Plan your landscaping project
    61. Create an art project
    62. See if you can get that kite you flew out of the tree
    63. Paint a room
    64. Wash your floors
    65. Vacuum your floors
    66. Dust your home
    67. Delete files and documents you are not using on your computer
    68. Delete files you’re not using on your phone: think of photos, videos, etc.
    69. Delete more emails
    70. See how long you can avoid looking at your retirement fund balance
    71. Write a joke, and see if others find it funny
    72. Listen to music
    73 Watch cat videos on the internet
    74. Set some goals for the year ahead
    75. Begin or continue writing a diary
    76. Start a blog
    77. Play solitaire
    78. Clean off your desk and organize drawers
    79. Go camping
    80. Clean your oven
    81. Take a long bath
    82. Pick up litter outside
    83. Plan something special for your children or grandchildren
    84. Make time for what matters!

    Source: Daniel Johnson | Sun Post | April 9, 2020

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