I am Discovering Myself. Are You My Friend?

Initiation

Hello Everyone ! Due to the pandemic of Corona Virus, we are compelled to be imprisoned within the four walls of our home. In this harsh situation, this article “I am Discovering Myself. Are You My Friend?” gives you several ideas to utilize your leisure time and make it most productive. Starting with the introduction and a small survey, this article “I am Discovering Myself. Are You My Friend?” has mentioned several ideas that could change your life. So, don’t miss it.

The Scenario

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances. Infecting more than 6.2 Million people around the globe, it has resulted the deaths of about 0.37 Millions of people till the date. Social distancing being its only prevention, many of the countries have undergone Lockdown to break the chain of infection.

Like other countries, Nepal, having open border with neighboring country India and limited medical resources, lockdown has been the only effective tool to fight with this pandemic. And it has been enforced since Chaitra 11 by the government decision.

It’s been more than two months we are locked inside our home which has changed our daily routines.  Why wouldn’t it be changed as our priority of living has been changed? We are no longer in our busy schedule than we used to be before. We are spending every moments with our families watching movies, playing cards, cooking delicious cuisines etc.

These days, we all have taken our health as our most valuable wealth. We have come out of our virtual mindset and have realized our family as our world. We have realized our environment to be the most essential for humans. These are the most beautiful aspects of lockdown. 

A Small Survey

Besides all these things, how we are utilizing this time matters the most. Are we utilizing this time for enhancing our creativity? Are we making any plans for our future and careers? Are we planning to expand our business empire ? Any plans that lead to professionalism? Or, are we simply spending our time in social medias, movies and web series ? 

Just to know how people are spending this time, I randomly asked 4 of my friends about their activities these days. Among them Remond Pokhrel from Tanahau told he often spends time working in the field and doing household chores. Himal Oli from Salyan told he attends his online classes almost everyday and utilizes his time to study. And two friends from Kathmandu told they usually spend their time watching movies and web series and sometimes reading. Even I regret, I wasted the first month of this lockdown doing nothing. 

Now, it’s high time we need to think because we are losing the most productive time of our life doing just nothing. Because the day we come out of this, we will realize that we lost those valuable days just like the footprints on water. 

How Can We Use This Time ?

There are different ways we can utilize this time for creativity. I searched and have listed some of them. 

1. Physical and Mental Fitness

As mentioned above, health is the most valuable wealth. According to Ayurveda, in order to remain healthy we need to have a balanced state of dosha i.e. the humors of the body, balanced state of digestive enzymes and balanced tissues and excretory system which explains the healthy physical state and also a happy soul, senses and mind which explains the need of a healthy mental state.

Hence, in order to lead a healthy life, balance in physical and mental health is compulsion which is obtained only through physical excercise, yoga and meditation. Besides these, listening musics, bhajans, healthy food and healthy sleeping habits help developing positive thoughts.

2. Engage Yourself

An empty mind always thinks negative. So, you can use your time by engaging in household activities such as cooking, cleaning the room, washing clothes etc. If you live in a village,  invest your time and labour in agricultural fields. You will learn a lot of things.

Besides, read books, magazines, newspapers etc. which are always worth reading. Develop the new ideas, note them and think about them. Also you can take part in quiz contests and win some prizes. This helps you a lot if you are preparing for PSC. Click Here for quiz contests. 

3. Know Your Ability / Interest

What are you good at? Do you love writing articles or poetries? Or do you want to invent anything? Did you make any excuses in the past due to lack of time ? Think and identify your ability because you will never get this time again to sharpen it. And if you are interested to learn anything such are Programming, Web designing then it is a golden opportunity for you. Just type some words in youtube and you will get the list of classes. Build professionalism for everything you have. 

4. Make Plans

What are you going to do after lockdown is over ? Make some plans about it because planning is must for achieving the goals.If you are a student, make plans about your career. If you are a business person, make plans about expanding your business. If you are a stock market investor, study the companies and make your plans to invest. Make a list of your plans, write it in a paper and act accordingly.

5. Learn Ideas to Make Online Money

Do you want to earn money sitting at home? Here are some ways: 

Youtube : Are you good at making videos? Do you have any specific knowledge? Then why not to share and earn money? Develop new ideas to attract the audiences. Make and post videos. It helps in earning passive money. Click Here for this.

Blogging : Interested in writing blogs? Its free of cost. Utilize your leisure time for some creative works. If you are good enough to attract audiences, then you can get a good income too.  Click Here  

Websites : Unlike blogs, you need to spend some money for this. If you are interested then you can try making websites and earn money.

Conclusion

Having the percentage of youth population more than 57%, Nepal has the golden opportunity to grab the demographic dividend. But due to Covid-19, the maximum youths are inactive these days which is spoiling the growth of national economy. This does not mean to say that we should get out of our home and start working. Rather we can utilize this time for learning, writing, creating, inventing and planning. Because, regretting doesn’t make any sense.

Found Useful How Can We Use This Time ?? Please drop the comment. Thank You !!

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