31+ Things to do during Self-Isolation | Covid Self-Date

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Covid has been turning our lives upside down for the past 2 years. With cases rising again during autumn we might end up going into self-isolation yet again. What do you do with all that extra time?  It’s getting exhausting. And also a little boring.

So what to do all day long at home? 

Yeah you could watch Netflix all day. Or stare at the wall. 

You could even work 😉 But today we’ll look at a few fun ideas and activities you can try while you are stuck at home. 

Make sure to let us know in the comments below how you spend your self-isolation time. 

Clear Your Mind With some Meditation

So first I need to mention that I really like to clear my mind -Why?  You want to be at ease when you take time for yourself. No more worrying about work or school, no more overthinking.

The first task is to find an activity to clear your mind from your daily hassles. 

 

And like all the other people out there I just have to recommend meditation. Why? Cause it actually does work. It’s also great for your posture. 

Fun Facts about Meditation

If you are not the meditation kind of person – which I can understand as I struggled with it too – I would recommend you to just take a moment off, lay in bed, put on a nice song and just relax for a while. Breath in breath out. Get your mind off work.

Or take a Bath...

Now if you have a bath tub – which I would envy you for – just take a hot bath and relax. Sing a little. Have fun. Fill in some herbs or a bubble ball (If you don’t have them you don’t have to buy them!) Just relax, turn on some of your favorite music. I know many like to read or sip wine while bathing – If you want to watch netflix while bathing – be careful not to zap yourself!

Bathing is a nice way to relax your body and if you do it in a quiet environment you can connect with your mind and body.

Task: Name 20 things about your body and characteristics you love about yourself!

Here are 5 More Ideas to Reduce Stress During Self-Isolation

You can also do this if you feel kinda stressed at home: 
 
  1. Call with Loved Ones
  2. Work Out you can try our 30 Day Challenges here.
  3. Start a Self-Care Morning Routine or an Evening Routine that’ll help you sleep better. 
  4. Journal. You can use our 64 Coaching Journal Prompts to get started. 
  5. Try gardening. Get your hands dirty. 
  6. Celebrate your achievements !

Now, let's create a Cozy atmosphere!

What does the perfect date look like for you? What do you do when you want to spoil yourself? For me it is the typical, picnic table covered with my favourite foods, next to the beach or in nature. 

Now, I know we cannot go outside but we can do our best to lighten the atmosphere in our four walls with a few hacks:

Nr 1: Light your favorite candles During Self-Isolation.

Candles aren’t just nice to look . If you have a candle with scent you can get rid of any unwanted smell (which is quite nice as we spend a ton of time  in our rooms) , candles can even release stress and give you a calm and relaxed feeling. If you are one of those souls that are stuck in a room with a very sensitive fire alarm: You can still use fake candles with batteries. Good scent alternatives are soft room fragrances.

Nr 2: Let in some fresh air!

Not only will fresh air change the feeling and smell in your rooms but did you know that it can also energize you? According to Liwli.com by increasing your oxygen levels in your lungs you will have more blood pumped into your brain and thereby have more energy.

Nr 3: Soft lights or LEDs

This is also an amazing alternative for candles. Just think about Christmas! LEDs or soft lights make the room more cozy and homey. No more dark shadows on the wall! On the other hand, if you have LEDs which have different settings for lighting, you can actually bring some life into your apartment by letting the lights dance in the corner.

Nr 4: Flowers

Now, I write this post mainly for people who are stuck in their apartment in the city. Why? Because it is completely different if you have a garden and can actually enjoy your time outside in nature or not. During Corona we not only have the problem of not getting enough social interactions we also crave for more nature in our four walls. 

One simple way to help you feel more relaxed and less anxious is to get flowers or petals and spread them all over your place.It will not only brighten your room but also bring a nice flowery scent with it. Another nice alternative – if you want to keep them long term- buy plants! I can assure you that having plants or flowers in your room can make a huge difference when it comes to your mental health and raising a baby plant is adorable and makes us feel less lonely. 

Plan Your Self-Isolation Activities

This is the part where I want you to get really creative. Usually on a date one gets to know the other person better or just enjoys spending time with him/her. As you date yourself I want you to think about activities you like or want to try. Now we are limited too as the activity has to take place inside and with less or no equipment.

1. Do something creative

A very creative and inexpensive idea would be journaling.  If you like drawing or writing you can. You can write about yourself, your troubles, things you want to try out once this pandemic is over or even funny moments you had in life. Of course, you can also draw on paper, embroider your favorite pattern or have a solo karaoke party at home. 

Task: Write down 10 ideas for your date activity!

2. Learn a New Skill

Maybe instead of being creative, you want to learn something new – like photography, cooking, languages, or writing. This is your day – do something that makes you happy and excited! Let’s take a look at some  new skills you might want to learn: 

 

  • Origami
  • Drawing
  • Coding
  • Nutrition
  • Baking

You can find many free courses on OpenLearn. 

Or you can learn sign language free here. 

You can watch TEDTalks here to learn about new topics.

3. Implement small things you love:

This starts from your favorite snack up to pampering yourself. Remember this is not about money! IT doesn’t matter if you use snacks you have already stored at home or buy new ingredients – as long as you enjoy whatever it is and it lifts your mood it is perfect. Personally I love Nutella. (I spoon it :D) 

4. Pamper yourself:

Honestly I could need a few tips in this department – I am not much of a cosmetic product person. Usually I only apply a face mask and then call it a day. But I know that many of you enjoy taking care of your bodies! The main things I found to do was doing your nails, applying a skin mist spray and creams, hair and face masks, plucking eyebrows and bleaching one’s teeth. Please, feel free to add more!

5. Do something you've postponed way too long.

Here are some things you can do during your self-isolation time: 

  1. Sort your photographs. Make an online album. 
  2. Declutter your home. You can start by decluttering your laptop. Here are our top tips 🙂 
  3. Write letters to your friends. 
  4. Decide what to donate to charity. 
  5. Do a deep cleaning. 
  6. Start writing that novel you’ve always wanted to write. 
  7. Write down your grandparent’s childhood stories. 
  8. Create a family tree. 
  9. Start Christmas Gift Shopping early. 😉 

A Love Letter to Yourself

The last small idea I want to mention is something very personal that should help you learn and accept more about yourself and to maybe see where things are right now: I am talking about a love letter to yourself!

Of course you don’t need a paper with hearts and roses but I ask you to do it with honesty and truth.

First I want you to write where you are currently at – everything you like about yourself, life, the people around you. Don’t make nasty remarks. Would you make masty comments if you were to date?

Next write about your past, the things that changed, what you are proud of, miss or even regret. Once again it is okay if it is positive or negative – please write how changes in your past influenced your current life. 

And at the end I want you to write a short forecast of your future, where you want to be in three years, things that changed and how it changed, goals to achieve and people you want to have around you. How your relationship with yourself should evolve. Now in the future part I only want you to write positive words. Avoid writing about toxic people and hardships! The goal of this letter is to open it in two or three years and to see, again, where you are at and what changed!

Wrapping up 31 + Ideas you Can Do in Self-Isolation ...

Let us know if we missed any Ideas 😉

Now I leave it to you to create the perfect self-care date based on your own interests! It would be super cool if you’d share your self-care date experience with us on Instagram by adding #projectg2w  or leave us a message! (You can use the hashtag also for other purposes if you want to share something with us!)

 

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Love from Germany,

 

Carina and Julia

2 thoughts on “31+ Things to do during Self-Isolation | Covid Self-Date”

    1. Project Girl 2 Woman

      Thank you 🙂 Yeah, so much has changed the last years. Let’s just make the best out of this situation. Maybe the old doesn’t come back. But something new isn’t neccessarily bad.

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