Tips to remain cheerful during home isolation
If you are anything like me (over cautious, law abiding, concerned and simply scared) then you might not have stepped out of your home. Yes, it's my 16th month of home isolation. Scary right? Well, when you have two small kids, elderly in laws and a medico husband who's out there amidst infections 24*7, one has to take a back seat to take care of the household. Anyways, I have lost my sanity multiple times and had hit the lowest nadir of my life at one point, but I have managed to emerge stronger nonetheless. Here are a few things that I have incorporated to make home isolation a bit more cheerful and seem less like a punishment.
1. Elevate your home decor: The amount of money I have spent on buying trinkets in the past year is way more than permissible. However it has helped me unwind and relax. Thankfully websites like Aoin have a huge collection of home decor at pretty affordable prices. I have switched curtains, cushion covers and rugs multiple times to give my home a facelift. You can reaarrange furniture, throw a blanket on the couch, exchange lamp shades from the bedroom to the living room and vice versa and so many other things and you don't need to spend a single dime!
2. Serve food beautifully: If you can't go to the restaurant, that does not mean you can't dine well presented food. I had been cooking non stop and make it a point to serve it beautifully. Whether it's having a picnic style meal in the balcony or a theme tablescape, pretty plates or fancy cutlery, a little effort makes a meal more delicious and enjoyable.
3. Bring the nature inside: My plant babies have propagated like never before in this pandemic. I love nurturing them; it brings me calm. Even if you are not blessed with a green thumb, you can opt for faux plants and flowers. They look incredible and maintaining them is a breeze! Thankfully Aoin has got so many pretty and economical options!
4. Wear cute PJs: Just because we aren't going out does not mean we should be in rags! I mean I am a MAJOR advocate of tattered and old clothing for homewear. However I have realised that just by wearing pretty clothes, I can elevate my mood! For all the girls out there who are not staying with their in laws, you can check out some sexy pajamas for women!
5. Read more books: Once you become a mom, book reading requires major dedication and is a luxury. However carving that time is so worth! Books transport you to another world and drive all your worries away; even if it's momentary!
I hope these are some pretty useful tips for the home isolated. Let's just pray that this pandemic gets over soon. I am done!
13 comments
this is such a helpful post, I was a bit worried early but now I have adapted to home isolation . This post is motivating
ReplyDeleteThese are some nice tips to maintain our sanity during this time when we are stuck at home. Hope it ends soon.
ReplyDeleteIn these challenging times it is difficult to stay happy and positive while indoors. Books are one of the greatest companions to tide over the difficult times. Sandy N Vyjay
ReplyDeleteThose are some great tips to follow to keep yourself cared and busy. Since we are staying home and staying safe, I'm already doing some of these on regular basis.
ReplyDeleteThese are indeed very helpful tips to remain positive and happy when in home isolation. The most important this is being strong and positive and these tips will help in keeping a good frame of mind.
ReplyDeleteThese are really helpful tips for home isolation. keep exercising at home can help to improve our mood. Great thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThat’s some good points to make oneself cheerful. For me it has been Kdramas & blogging which makes me sane not only in Covid19 , but in all my difficulties.
ReplyDeleteI do hope to have a mini library soon and upskill my reading corner. These are such great tips and revamping the home decor can elevate the moods instantly.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very useful post for all. Home isolation can be extremely frustrating and these points are so helpful for those times.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great tips to follow. I do follow a few tips to uplift my mood. Great post
ReplyDeleteSuch useful tips for folks like me who are home isolated. I was thinking of buying a sexy pyjama for my better half. Great post as always ☺️
ReplyDeleteI have brought nature inside my home and it certainly looks so fresh and awesome. Also I cook delicious food and present in pretty forms
ReplyDeleteTrue redoing the house and making it more cheerful and I add more flowers to add freshness and color does help the mood. Also readying n Netflix helps me boost my mood.
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