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Last Minute Quarantine To-Do List

It's not over yet! Here are 10 things you can do before life goes back to normal.

Serena Bratten

Jul 20, 2020

Missouri State University

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If you're like me, you probably spent the majority of your quarantine down the never-ending hole that is Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, regularly neglecting a healthy sleep schedule and likely feeling terrible for being so unproductive. Lucky for us, though the world has slowly started opening again, life is not yet back to normal. Here are some fairly easy tasks to improve your mental health and get you back in the swing of things.

Redecorate

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If you're feeling down in the dumps, a bit creative, or just plain bored, a change in environment can make you feel like a fresh new person. Try rearranging a bookshelf, adding different decor to your coffee table, or moving around the furniture in your room.

Watch Movies And TV Shows

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This is an obvious one, but if you procrastinate getting into new TV shows or movies, you're slimming your chances of watching them at all. After quarantine ends, you will be busier with school, work, or friends, and may not have the time to watch whatever you really want to see.

Try To Romanticize Life

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Romanticizing the small details in life like drinking a cup of coffee, sitting outside and listening to nature, and taking in every detail of a book can improve your general happiness! Being in the moment and appreciating life for what it is is a great habit to learn for the present and the transition back into normal life. While this can be a good tactic for the more mundane moments, remember that there are some things that should not be romanticized. Keep it safe, kind, and respectful.

Take Care Of Plants!

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Taking care of plants is a very wholesome, and very small responsibility that can make life feel a little bit nicer. In fact, according to nbcnews.com, indoor plants will make the air fresher through photosynthesis, which can create a more focused, productive environment.

Practice Your Skills/Hobbies

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Being stuck at home is a great opportunity to get better at the things you love! Learn new recipes, brush up your art skills, or practice those riffs! The world is your oyster!

Put Together A Donation Pile Or Sell Your Things Online

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Clutter around the house and in the closet can be stressful. Putting together a box of things you don't want or use anymore can be a good way to relieve that stress. If you have some nicer items that you would like to get money for, you can do that through apps like Depop, Poshmark, and Etsy!

Keep Healthy Relationships

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During a pandemic where most people are social distancing, it's totally normal for relationships to fade. Think about the people you associate yourself with and whether or not you want to keep them in your life. Relationships directly affect your quality of life, and if you realize one is hurting you more than helping, end it.

Plan Your Day For Productivity

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Set yourself up for success! Make a list of everything you want to do in the morning. Write the things down on a notepad or in a bullet journal. Make time slots for everything. If you find yourself unmotivated to do something big and feel the need to procrastinate, resist the urge to scroll through your phone. Instead, busy yourself with smaller tasks like the laundry or doing the dishes.

Prep For Life After Quarantine

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Be ready for what's coming next. You will likely experience a drastic change in lifestyle, so be mentally prepared. Try to get a routine in like maintaining a healthy sleep schedule.

Most Importantly, Take Care Of Yourself

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Sleep schedules are great, but you should also make sure to do other essential tasks like regular hygiene and drinking water. Find a healthy balance between undereating and overeating. For many people, a regular exercise routine is a good way to make you more focused, can bring a sense of accomplishment, and is just overall very healthy. And, if you must go out, wear a mask for the safety of everyone around you.

Hopefully, this list helped you in some way! Thank you for reading! Stay safe, and have a wonderful day!

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Last Minute Quarantine To-Do List

It's not over yet! Here are 10 things you can do before life goes back to normal.

Redecorate

Watch Movies And TV Shows

Try To Romanticize Life

Take Care Of Plants!

Practice Your Skills/Hobbies

Put Together A Donation Pile Or Sell Your Things Online

Keep Healthy Relationships

Plan Your Day For Productivity

Prep For Life After Quarantine

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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