Progressing during a Pandemic – 5 Tips to Help You Live Easier, by Making Use of Your time at Home 

Being at home during the pandemic may seem daunting, but there is always a silver lining in every situation. With these 5 Tips from Guardian Group, you can not only pass the time constructively while at home; you can also become a better version of yourself. 

Study online – Furthering your education can be one of the most personally and professionally-rewarding initiatives you can take for yourself. Since we now spend more time at home, there's no better time to enroll for an online educational programme.  

Tip – Consider registering for short courses or certification, because they can be completed quickly and in your own time. Websites such as Coursera and Udemy offer a wide variety of short courses and certifications in a variety of fields.  

Create a home workout routine – Finding the time to hit the gym can be difficult with hectic schedules, but with many of us now limiting our time outdoors, this s a great time to create a dedicated home workout routine to help you stay healthy.  

Ideal home workout routines include exercising at least three times (3x) per week, with a combination of cardiovascular training and weight-lifting for maximum results. 

Tip – The most important aspect of a home workout routine is sticking to the routine. Create a workout calendar to keep track of your exercise days, document your progress each week and keep setting new fitness goals for yourself. 

Learn a new skill – Having a skill is an important aspect of personal development, and as with anything, a new skill requires time and patience to hone. Now that you are spending time at home, you can focus on learning a new skill. 

Tip – Try learning a skill that you find difficult. Not only will this provide you with a challenge, but it will be more rewarding when you do master it. 

Learn a new language – How many times do you find yourself saying “I wish I knew how to speak a second language”? Very often, the biggest obstacle in our paths to learning a new language is finding the time to do it. Now you can! 

Tip – Learning a new language is now easier than ever and does not require a classroom or large textbooks to accomplish. With apps like Duolingo, you can learn a new language at your own convenience, by devoting as little as an hour every day. 

Listen to podcasts – Podcasts have boomed in popularity over the last year as a digital avenue for persons wishing to access information and learn about topics quickly and conveniently. These days, you can find podcasts online for almost any topic, ranging from PhD-level academia to basic cooking tips. 

 Tip – Allocate some time each week to listening to podcasts on new topics to help increase your knowledge and develop new skills. 

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