Storage fever
Seven challenges to combat boredom in lockdown
If you want to learn a balancing act, there are many exercises on the net.
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During the corona-related lockdown, it quickly comes to a warehouse fever. These seven challenges combat boredom.
The second lockdown demands a lot from us. Once again, boredom and camp fright are noticeable. New challenges are needed. How about small challenges that are not only beneficial for body and mind, but also ideally fit into everyday life?
Learning to do the splits
Many lack exercise during isolation. Tension and back pain are the result. Stretching can relieve the discomfort. Why not make it a little challenge and learn a balancing act? Those who do the right stretches every day will quickly notice progress. It is essential to warm up the body beforehand, for example by dancing, jumping rope or running, otherwise injuries can occur. There are helpful tips on the Internet for beginners and inexperienced users, for example on YouTube.
A new photo every day
Anyone who has had enough of their old photo albums should use the time to create a new one. Most smartphones are filled with tons of snapshots. The most beautiful pictures of the past vacation may lift the mood and let you wallow in memories. Creating a new photo book is all the more fun together. If you have to make the album yourself, you can set yourself the goal of sticking a new photo into it every day.
Read more offline
The media keep people informed about the pandemic. An excess of information, however, can cloud the mood. Time to put smartphones, tablets and co. Aside for once and use the tried and tested instead – books. So the challenge can be to read a chapter every day.
Meditate for ten minutes a day
The camp fever leads to stress for many and often affects the psyche. It is wonderful to switch off while meditating. All you have to do is withdraw to a quiet place, sit down or lie down comfortably and close your eyes for ten minutes. Audio books or soft music will help get rid of negative thoughts.
10,000 steps a day
The lockdown means that journeys to the train, to the office or to school are largely eliminated. However, daily exercise is important to keep yourself fit and get your circulation going. Experts advise taking at least 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. That corresponds approximately to a distance of six to eight kilometers. They are best put back in the fresh air outside.
30 sit-ups daily
When it comes to sport, motivation is greatest at the beginning of the year. For example, if you want to start small, you can set yourself a daily goal of at least 30 sit-ups. That motivates and can be the beginning of a sporty life. If you want a stronger and faster effect, you should increase the number regularly, so you can start with ten and add five sit-ups every day. If you keep this up for a month, you can look forward to a firmer stomach afterwards.
Eat vegan once a week
New recipes provide variety in the kitchen. Why not use plant-based foods every now and then? Not only does it do something good for the environment and animals. The taste buds receive new stimuli. Vegan foods also promote health.