The cold days are back. While some prefer taking a stroll or plan an outing, there are a few of us who huddle up inside. But boredom can creep up. In order to avoid a mental breakdown, you need to come up with ways to keep yourself busy & entertained while inside. Fortunately for you, there are several ways to enjoy the bitter cold without actually going out. Here we give you eight ways to keep yourself engaged at home during this winter.
Online Courses
Learning never ends. What if you could conceivably teach yourself? There are several online courses and tutorials which can help you learn & discover without having to step out. While some of these courses are free of charge, others require you to make a payment. You can choose from a variety of categories like language courses, management courses, crafts, and even home science courses. Some of these are certified courses and that adds authenticity to the program.
Board Games
Growing up is not an option but growing old is. Rediscover the child within you with exciting board games this winter. Roll the dice and call the shots, Fight the Monopoly, invest wisely in your Business, and be careful to skip the snakes while you climb the ladders. Board games make a lot of sense during winter as the harsh weather outside may not always be fit for outdoor games. Also, you can try I'm A Puzzle puzzles.
Movie Marathons
Some stories never get old. Frodo and his secret tryst with the precious ring, Harry Potter and his grueling duels with the Dark Lord, or a gravity-defying Keanu Reeves battling it out against A.I. in The Matrix, trilogies are the crux of cinematic indulgence. Winters are perfect for organizing your own micro film festivals. You can invite friends and/or family and plan a comfy winter get-together with food & drinks. Or else you can simply sit down with a hot beverage and treat yourself to your favorite trilogy, sitcom or set of movies.
Workout
Staying fit is necessary but going to the gym is optional. Yes, you don't always need to go the gym to work out. You can develop your own mini-workout routine while indoors during winter. In order to get that very important exercise, you can use several objects as weights and can even look for various workout options over the internet. Skipping, crunches, push-ups, etc. are some of the healthy workout options which can be practiced at home.
Reading
Reading as a pastime has stood the test of time. The idea of curling up with your favorite piece of literature never gets old. The winter season further enhances the experience and a hot beverage only acts as enrichment. The words of the author make more sense and the feels within seem sublime during winter.
Learn To Play An Instrument
Ever wondered how Mark Knopfler produces those enchanting riffs while playing for Dire Straits? Ever observed a pianist and looked at your own fingers with a hope and desire to play? If yes, then this season befits the hidden artist within you. You can start by selecting the instrument you wish to learn. Follow this up with a good teaching program and you're on your way to experiencing the rhythm divine all by yourself!
Musical Mantra
You are proud of your play-list but you hardly get time to go through it everyday? A busy life pushes your passion for music on the back-foot. Staying indoors during winter allows you to listen to your favorite numbers while observing the frosty chaos outside from the safety of your window sill. Discover more music and keep the shuffle mode on while observing the cold day shift shades with every passing hour.
Summon Your Creativity
Sitting idle will not fetch you anything good. How about nurturing your creative side this winter? There are several creative indoor activities which you can pursue while the weather takes a toll outside. Paint an empty canvas, create decorative items using paper-crafting, design & arrange jewellery items, or simply work on home improvement techniques like feng-shui and basic handicraft.
So this winter, be active and productive while you stay inside to escape the chills. The extra time at your hands should not be wasted, especially when it can be utilized to do so many wonderful things.
You can even make some crafts that people are actually going to buy!"
