The second week of April has passed by and nothing has changed. Whoever thought this quarantine thing will last for only 2 weeks, is probably having a great cry/laugh at the moment.
The uncertainty is killing us all, trust me. I wrote a whole post about the worst part of COVID-19.
To be honest, it is hard for me to write more. I feel like I’m not doing anything special enough to post about it. No crazy adventures, no crazy ski lines. Just staying at home, learning how to make sourdough and other complicated recipes, brewing kombucha, cleaning my shit around the house and building a bed at the back of my 4 runner.
So, I thought I could write about finding solitude. I’m spending a lot of time with my friends, but a good chunk with myself too. Learning how to be with me, without needing the constant distraction of my phone or computer and be at peace with it. It has been an interesting process.
1. “Wasting Time”
Nobody feels good about wasting time. But how do you define, the time wasted? Not feeling productive or not being productive? There’s a big difference. What is productive in these times anyways?
I’m finding new ways to be productive and new ways to define productivity. The world we know has been paused for a brief second, but that doesn’t mean we have to.
If reading a book or watching a documentary has been defined as wasting time back in “the normal days”, maybe you should circle back and re-define it as productive! By reading a book, fiction, self-help, romance, whatever, you are stimulating your brain in a good way. By watching a documentary, you are expanding your mind and learning about something new.
So wasting time is something we have to put on hold for now, and just enjoy doing things we normally don’t have any for.
2. Meditation
Of course, I will bring up meditation. And no, I will not go into the benefits of it once again. I’ve done it before, many times:
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If you don’t realize the benefits of the most popular mindful practice, originating from the East yet, then I suggest you start googling. Do some research on meditation and try it out for yourself. I recommend it to everyone that is looking to incorporate more mindfulness into their lives and improve the way they think, eat, move and sleep. Starting out with guided meditations can help you a lot at the beginning and once you are comfortable taking it on your own, feel free to do so. Headspace is a great app, with a free trial called the Basics.
3. Baking
I’m becoming a master at sourdough bread. Something I would always say I have no time for, has become a hobby that I really enjoy doing. You have to count hours and minutes, as it is a very delicate process. But it brings me joy, even more so when I get to share it with friends.
I am always sharing recipes and tips on my Instagram even, feel free to check it out @alenkaamali
How are you surviving these weeks of “boredom”? Let me know in the comment section below!
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“My name is Alenka and I’m a Squamish based photographer. I love using my medium to capture sports, adventures, underwater shots, adventures in the mountains and days on snow! Very simply put, I’m one stoked girl, ready to get up at 2 in the morning and hike for sunrise, go to the airport and take a random flight…you name it!
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