Six ways to fight boredom amid COVID-19 isolation
Enhance your cooking skills
If you have some extra time on your hands, you can hone in on your culinary abilities. Whether you are a beginner or a budding chef, WMU Dining Services wants to help you through breakfast, lunch and dinner with these recipe cards featuring ideas to stay healthy and fed.
Stay active
You don’t necessarily need a gym to get exercise. WMU’s Student Recreation Center has gone virtual, offering free classes on their Facebook page with a variety of workout techniques to keep your body healthy and your mind sharp. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, the Orchesis Dance Society is livestreaming their classes on Instagram, teaching novice dancers a few moves and ways to stay in shape. When in doubt, while practicing social distancing, don’t rule out an old-fashioned walk or bike ride to see the beauty of nature, rather than staring at the walls of your bedroom.
Crack open a book
You can ride with Huck and Finn down the Mississippi River, attend a party in East Egg or get to know the mysterious Boo Radley all from the comfort of your bed. University Libraries offers remote access to books and media, journals and research online. If you don’t find what you need, you can also connect virtually with librarians to request access to a book online or have it shipped to you.
Get back in the game
Social distancing doesn’t mean sports are out of the question. There are plenty of intense competitions you can get into right from your home. The WMU Bronco Men’s Basketball Team certainly can give you a few pointers on how to up your game.
Check out online concerts
Your love of music doesn’t end with your playlist. WMU students are taking their talents to social media to provide free concerts and tunes for anyone looking for entertainment. A number of celebrities are also offering free livestreamed shows for anyone missing out on a live concert because of COVID-19.
Explore your artistic side
Creativity strikes when you least expect it, self-isolating or not. There are plenty of ways to express your emotions through art. This could be a great opportunity to test out your drawing skills, try your hand at creative writing, belt out your favorite song or adorn a simple coloring book. If you find yourself getting some much-needed fresh air, don’t forget to play photographer and capture the sights.