The last year has been certainly one that is out of the ordinary for all of us. Spending more time than ever at home, and with a record number of people on furlough, or unfortunately losing their jobs, it has been a year like no other. We are confident that there are some reading this and beyond who are more than happy to see the back-end of 2020 as we make our way further into 2021.
While that may full well be the case, there are still thousands of people waiting for the announcement from the government, and in extension, from their employers, that they can safely make the transition back to the workplace. If this is the case, you might be finding that you still have ample time on your hands, which needs filling.
If you have found that you have exhausted all other hobbies that you enjoy and are searching for new ways to kill some time, then you have found yourself in the right place! We have detailed below an easy-to-read list of ways to kill some time while positively contributing towards your well-being when you have excess amounts on your hands. Read on for more!
Virtual Exercise Class
Much like the rest of our lives, exercise classes that we would once have taken at our local sports centre have turned to the technological world to keep going. While this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is undoubtedly an ideal way of keeping yourself active during a time when we have naturally become a bit more passive than usual.
Not to mention, keeping up with your exercise routine during a tumultuous time can provide a sense of normality during a challenging period of our lives. Stabilising our patterns when most other aspects have been upended can ensure that we are taking care of our physical health but also nurturing our mental and emotional well-being as well.
Having Some ‘Me-Time’
Mainly if you live in a house share with other people, it can become overwhelming at times, spending all your waking hours in your housemate’s company. While you have nothing against them as people, you, like many others out there, are experiencing the lockdown fatigue and find that it is exhausting constantly socialising with others in the same way we would have done before the pandemic.
It is crucial that you take time for yourself during this time as well, in whatever capacity that may be. Mainly if you have been single for the duration of the pandemic, it has evidently been some time since you were intimate with another person. Taking care of yourself in this aspect is also vital for your well-being, even while it can seem a somewhat taboo subject at times!
At a time when in-person dating is still off the cards, using online services provided by the likes of Babestation, you can expect to have your needs met in no time. With a range of services available, including live cam girls, we are confident that you will find something to satisfy you during such an intimate moment.
Explore Your Local Area
While we are sure that this is something that many have been doing since we first got plunged into lockdown, it is still worth considering when wanting to kill some of your spare time while looking after your well-being as well.
Setting aside a specific time each day to get out of your pyjamas and out into the local park and other related greeneries is a fantastic way of getting some low-key exercise. Not to mention, getting into the great outdoors will positively contribute to your overall well-being; experiencing a change of environment and not staring at the same four walls is ideal if you ask us!
Furthermore, following the recent announcement from the UK government detailing exactly how the country will be making its emergence from the extended lockdown, you will be able to soon meet up with one friend to exercise with. Getting those steps in and socialising with a dear friend who you may not have seen for months, what more could you want as we head towards sunnier, warmer days?!
Phoning Family or Friends
While we can recognise that our lives have become consumed by technology in some form or another and that it can be exhausting to call family and friends following a day of Zoom meetings, it is undoubtedly another excellent way of killing time.
Staying in contact at a time like now is of utmost importance. Not to mention, it is once more contributing positively to our mental well-being. Staying in the loop with family and friends provides a sense of normality and can even be a lifeline for those who have been living alone throughout the pandemic.
While this does not have to be something that is done every day, slotting a few hours into your busy working days every now and then is sure to make a world of difference to your mood.