One of the silver linings about being forced into lockdown is that there’s now plenty of time to pursue creative pursuits. Just a few months ago it was a struggle to find more than five minutes at a time to work on your artwork, novels and synthesizer explorations. Now, you’ve got so much time that it’s a struggle to put it all to good use!
If you didn’t have a creative hobby before, then now’s an excellent time to pick one up. It’ll help to keep you occupied and mentally active, and to keep boredom at bay. If you’re sharing the house with other people, then you might pursue the same hobby together, and thereby infuse your day with some much-needed structure. The team over at Radley London have gotten creative in a whole host of ways – so perhaps they might provide some inspiration.
Let’s look at a few creative distractions you might be tempted by.
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Gardening
Getting out into the garden is a great way to exercise those creative muscles. But more than that, it’ll get you out in the sunshine and exposed to greenery – both of which have been heavily linked to improved mental health.
Cookery
Cooking is one of those skills that provide a creative outlet, as well as a way to feed your family. If the prospect of cooking up the same old meals every evening doesn’t appeal, then why not turn the place into a test kitchen and work on something a little more ambitious every day?
Music
An hour of practice at a musical instrument can yield considerable progress over months and years. But what if you’re practicing for five hours a day or more? You’ve got the time – but have you got the concentration to supercharge your technique?
Drawing
When you ask most people to think of a creative pastime, the chances are that you’ll think of one that involves drawing or painting. There are dozens of sources of online instruction, with Stan Prokopenko’s site being among the more popular.
Quiz Mastery
If you’re missing the company of friends and family, then what better pretext could there be for an online get-together than a quiz? You can have fun composing interesting questions that’ll befuddle and astound everyone you’re playing with. If you want to make it a regular thing, you can rotate quizmasters every week to keep things interesting.
DIY
Are there any jobs around the house that need doing? Now’s the time to take a look at them. Whether it’s a new pull-up bar in the garage, some bookshelves in a bedroom, or a new paint job for your upstairs office, it’s a great opportunity to engage in a little home improvement.