Adverts and affiliate links appear on this page. If you use the link to buy the product you won’t pay any extra, you may even pay less, and I may get a commission. Further details of adverts and affiliate links can be found here.
Some ideas for keeping your mind active during Covid19
It is always important to keep our minds and bodies active but during the Covid19 outbreak it has become more difficult, particularly if you are shielding. Keeping moving physically and keeping your mind active are essential for your health and wellbeing. Here are some of my ideas for keeping mentally active.
Reading
It is believed that reading increases brain activity lowers the risk of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s which can reduce life expectancy. Follow this link for the Amazon best selling books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Sellers-Books. Or this link for the best selling Kindle books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle/Best-Sellers. You do not have to have a Kindle to read Kindle books. Just download the free app from the AppStore or from Google.
Many Kindle books are free with Kindle Unlimited. My review of Kindle Unlimited can be found at: https://arthurd.art.blog/what-is-kindle-unlimited/. My review contains a link to get Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days.
Colouring books
Keeping between the lines also improves concentration but does not increase stress. It can actually reduce stress and help improve sleep. Being an expert artist is not a necessary requirement. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=colouring+books+for+adults
Making something can be very therapeutic
Start a craft that you haven’t done for a while or learn a new skill. Doctors and nurses have to wear face masks for 12 hours or more. Masks put pressure behind the ears and become uncomfortable. How about making ear protectors and sending them to a hospital. You benefit and medical staff benefit. You can try sewing https://www.thecraftpatchblog.com/easy-diy-ear-savers/ or crocheting https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=making+ear+protectors
Download a free puzzle or game
If it is a game, make sure that it is not a mind numbing game but something that challenges. Among my favourites are Sudoku and 2048. I have tried online jigsaws but it’s not as satisfying as putting a real piece in the puzzle. So get the old jigsaws out of the loft or buy a new one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=jigsaw+puzzles+for+adults
Open University
If you want something a bit more challenging why not try a free course from the Open University https://www.open.edu/openlearn/. How about giving another go to things you couldn’t understand at school, maybe maths or science. Learn a foreign language and impress people when we are finally allowed to go abroad on holiday again.
Whatever way you decide to keep your mind active, remember to keep your body active as well. I have found SweatCoin very helpful in keeping me moving and financially beneficial as well. My review of SweatCoin can be found at https://arthurd.art.blog/sweatcoin/. It pays to walk.
Before You Go. If you have found this post useful, you can say thank you by following me on my blog: https://arthurd111.blogspot.com/ but you can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
If you want to see my other posts, visit my site map.
If you have any comments on this article please complete this form at the bottom of this page.
My site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Follow this Link to find out how Akismet uses the data from you comment.
Related Reading
Comments
Post a Comment