COVID-19: Four Things You Can Do To Fight Boredom During Lockdown

In this period of lockdown occasioned by the outbreak of coronavirus, many Nigerians are adjusting to life at home.

But judging by comments from Nigerians who call in to live radio and television programmes, boredom has become a familiar reality and many are trying their best to fight it.

Several Nigerian celebrities have now become constant users of the TikTok video app just to fight the boredom.

For some too, it’s easy to fall into the trap of watching TV or scrolling online for hours but you’re bound to get bored as the days go by.

In this report, THE WHISTLER suggests four ideas that could tackle boredom and have fun during the lockdown.

1.Take a Yoga Class

This is the best time to improve your yoga practice.

Even if you’ve never done yoga in your life, there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube.

Meanwhile It’s a great way to keep fit and remain sane.

2. Set up a cinema

Make an occasion of a Friday or Saturday night by transforming your living room into a cinema.

Make your favourite snacks, probably popcorn then turn off all the lights, and lose yourself in a film.

3. Learn a new language

There are plenty of apps that help you learn a language for free.

Download one, and spend 30 minutes a day teaching yourself how to speak French, German, Japanese or whatever language takes your fancy.

4. Learn to cook

A lot of us often turn to junks or takeaway food due to busy lifestyles and lack of time for cooking.

Well, now Is the golden opportunity to learn how to cook and spoil yourself with a homemade dish.