Read a happy book

Read a happy book
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The antidote for all the doom and gloom news you’ve been reading lately? An e-book about happiness, success, self-help, or another positive subject. Sure, romance or sci-fi novels count too! E-books come in a wide variety of subjects, are instantly readable on a device, and are delivered 100 per cent germ-free making them the perfect activity for those staying in to avoid illness.

Find out here which are the bestselling books of the decade.

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Learn to bake homemade bread

Learn to bake homemade bread
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There is no smell better than fresh bread baking but it can feel daunting for beginner bakers who don’t know what ‘proofing yeast’ even means, much less how to do it. Plus, who has the time to sit around rising, kneading, and then baking dough? You do, now! If you’re already a pro, take this opportunity to learn how to bake a new type of bread, like sourdough, and teach this skill to your child while you’re at it.

Play some brain games

Play some brain games
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Keep your mind active and agile can be a challenge when you’re stuck in a quarantine. Thankfully there are plenty of fun and educational brain games to help you stay sharp. Luminosity is an app developed by neuroscientists with over 60 games designed specifically to boost cognition and memory. It’s available on Apple, Android or computer.

Find a new favourite podcast

Find a new favourite podcast
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Podcasts – audio programs that you listen to through your phone – are one of the best ways to become smarter in your spare time. With subjects ranging from comedy to history to fictionalised drama, there’s something for everyone. You’ll be amazed at how fast time flies when you’re listening to a riveting story.

Organise your home office

Organise your home office
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With so many people now suddenly working from home, it’s no surprise that home office arrangements for small spaces are in high demand. And you deserve better than your laptop on a sticky table with cords snaking around your feet! Start by setting apart a dedicated space to work (even if that’s on your couch).

Here are some handy tips for creating an orderly home office.

Clean your windows

Clean your windows
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Because you’re constantly looking through them, not at them, you never realise how dirty your windows really are until you clean them. The world will suddenly start to look a lot less dreary and more hopeful if you scrub the dirt and grime off your glass.

Go for a walk or run

Go for a walk or run
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In most places, unless you are under a strict stay-indoors mandate, you are still allowed to go outside for exercise while still following self-quarantining rules. (Not in groups and while staying at least six feet away from others, of course.) This is something you should take advantage of daily as exercise and sunshine are two of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health.

Find out exactly what happens to your body when you start walking 10,000 steps a day.

Press the big red button

Press the big red button

Exhausted all your options and can’t think of a single thing to do to pass the time? Go to Bored Button and, well, press the button. It will take you to one of thousands of decidedly not-boring sites, keeping you entertained for hours.

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