HOW TO UTILISE PRODUCTIVELY THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD: TIPS FOR STUDENTS
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Since the outbreak of the pandemic of Covid-19, the whole world is going through an acute crisis. To curb its spread and prevent it’s contamination among human beings, the authorities have issued lockdown in our country . This lockdown has resulted in the closure of all official and non-official activities barring the emergency services. It has also led to the postponement of various examinations including the competitive ones. Hence, there has been a sense of uncertainty and insecurity specially among the students, regarding their future. While it’s true that this pessimism and fear , generated due to the pandemic, lockdown and physical distancing can’t be ignored altogether… however one should utilise this time productively in order to gain future results. Therefore, here remains some tips for the students as to how you can utilise this time-frame well and to your benefit.
• Revision Ways For Perfection: Since your exams are postponed, you have got a lot of time to prepare and hence utilise this time effectively by revising and revising. Remember the more you revise, the more you practise , the more well equipped you would be. Therefore carry on that revision work zest fully
• Schedule Your Time-Table : Make yourself a routine with slots for each subject, with provisions for break in it. Prepare each subject and try to maintain your daily activities according to the time table for a flexible yet rigorous preparations
• Meditation and Yoga for a Fit and Healthy You: Keep in mind always that ‘health is wealth’. Hence for a healthy body and mind practise yoga and meditation regularly for at least 15 minutes in the morning and before going to bed at night. This would not only keep you healthy from outside , but also would boost your immunity and keep you relaxed ,stress-free, calm and healthy from inside.
• Enrol Yourself Into Some Good Online Courses: To utilise the time productively, enrol yourself into some good online courses. But before enrolling choose them wisely as whether it shall facilitate your learning without creating a burden. Get yourself hold of that online course which should ace your preparations and keep you on right track.
• Give Your Passions A New Edge: When was the last time you painted with colours? Do you miss humming that song as your fingers roll on that instrument? Well this is the time to bring back those hobbies and passions of your into an active state. Make provisions everyday to spend some time with your favourite hobby or passion. If you have painted a picture then take a snap of it and share with your friends or if you have sung or played a new music upload the video and see how good and relaxed you will feel at the end of the day. This is the time to brush up your old hobbies and enjoyments , so go for it!
• Learn A New Language : Learning is a continuous process, isn’t it? Opt for some online language learning courses that will surely give you an edge over your competitors. In this globalised world, it’s highly beneficial if you know one or more foreign languages apart from English, your mother tongue and other national languages. So go for it and experience a difference !
• Make Webinars your near and dear: Due to the lockdown and closure of the institutions , many of the latter are now organising webinars which can be easily accessible. Participate in some good webinars wherein you not only get to know and learn many things, but simultaneously can share your own experiences as well. What more is that some of these interactive webinars also deliver certificates to the participants, which no doubt will add a bonus point to your career goals.
• Spend some Good Time With Family: When was the last time you played Ludo ? Or do you miss visiting the kitchen creepily and stealing some goodies behind your Mom’s back? Well , we all do miss them.. So why not rejuvenate these now? Chat with your family over a cup of tea and snacks in the evening , play your favourite games with them, make them hear or see your new song or picture , play pranks with your younger kins ..In one sentence spend quality time with your family now , for we don’t know when again we would get such leisure time!
• Let Green keep you always evergreen: Spend some time with the nature too. If you are keen on gardening and have space at home , then this is the best way to keep yourself engaged and stress-free. Otherwise you can plant some green leaves or saplings at the favourite corner of your home for a pretty lush ambience. You can plant tulsi or aloe vera easily , which can be again used by your whole family for good medicinal purposes.
• Books Are Man’s Best Friends: Yes, nothing can practically beat the company of good books. The more you read , the more you learn and grow, isn’t so? Hence, spend some quality time by reading books , such as novels, science fictions, motivational thoughts , and so on and so forth. You can find almost all books now online, so you don’t have to search for them rigorously. Reading is the best way to help you overcome pessimism and stress. Your time will not only pass productively, but also your mind will be at ease. So be a bibliophile !
So, these are some of the ways in which you can utilise your lockdown period productively. Remember that anything you do productive , won’t get wasted in life and has it’s own importance. Therefore keep going on, stay motivated , stress-free and explore fruitful results..