Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I took my routine for granted and did not pay attention to my hobbies as these were just “everyday things” I did. When the pandemic was declared and a global lockdown was initiated, I realized how much I missed going out on short walks, casually going into the shops, just window shopping and eating out every chance I got. The first few weeks were extremely difficult as adjusting to a new routine in which my activities were limited was extremely depressing, but slowly, I started to develop new interests. Initially, I idly binged on seasons on different streaming sites, but that got me bored fast as I realized I was wasting my time. I did not get enough exercise, so I started a workout routine to be moderately active, and it helped in improving my mood.
I watched videos to see how different people were coping with the lockdown and found de-cluttering videos. I enjoyed watching these, and then I also started to reorganize my space and get rid of the things I did not need. This gave me a fresh space to start another hobby, but I did not want to start a big project that I might not finish, so I started with casual gaming. It was a fun way to pass the time. I made a few new friends through online gaming, which helped as social interaction was dwindling during lockdown, and I was missing it. Another hobby I tried to get into, and I am glad that I did, is book reading. It opened up new worlds, and I was able to leave this reality without worrying about the pandemic. It was an extremely refreshing experience.
I chose these activities as they helped me relieve the stress built up due to the pandemic. I did not feel like I was wasting away. Instead, I felt a sense of purpose when I exercised, read books and played with others. It makes me active, learning new things through books and people’s experiences. I felt thankful for what I had. If money was not an option, then I would like to invest in a better gaming setup and build a small in-house gym and a small library. Other than that, I would also love to travel because staying confined in one place for more than a year made me realize that I have seen nothing and would love to explore the World.
Cite This Work
To export a reference to this article please select a referencing stye below:
Academic Master Education Team is a group of academic editors and subject specialists responsible for producing structured, research-backed essays across multiple disciplines. Each article is developed following Academic Master’s Editorial Policy and supported by credible academic references. The team ensures clarity, citation accuracy, and adherence to ethical academic writing standards
Content reviewed under Academic Master Editorial Policy.
