Cures for Boredom

Cures for Boredom By Noah Hernandez port one another. According to MR Online, a Cuban medical team of 52 health professionals, some of whom with experience combating Ebola in Africa, have arrived in Italy on March 22 to help fight COVID-19 in Lombardy, the most hard-hit city. According to CNET, People and businesses are creating online resources to help ease the tension and inconvenience of quarantine, many of them free or discounted.

It is hard to always stay optimistic during this pandemic, but there will always be a few silver linings to help people stay hopeful. Social distancing cannot stop people from encouraging one another. Everyone is in this together. Tough times will pass, and better days are ahead.

During this quarantine, many people might find themselves feeling bored. A sensation of there being nothing to do has come over many American citizens. Even some celebrities have found themselves twiddling their thumbs. According to the Washington Post, social distancing is necessary in order to flatten the curve of people with COVID-19, and “avoiding public spaces” is one of the best ways to practice social distancing. Although people should distance themselves from others by the recommended six feet at least, that does not mean they should cut off all social interaction. According to The Atlantic, staying connected with loved ones via phone and video calls is a good way to remain social. Using social media can also be a positive way to stay connected with friends during the quarantine. Remaining entertained during self-isolation is proving to be difficult for many people. Fortunately, there are many online resources that might have a

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solution. USA Today provides an extensive list of activities for people to amuse themselves. A few on the list include variations of drawing activities, movies and stream services to watch, and even some self-betterment activities such as organizing your living space. Some people may be Student News | 5 entertaining themselves and staying social by playing video games with their friends like David LazoRivera, 11th. Others may have been drawn towards apps like Tik Tok and streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix for entertainment like Paula Ortiz, 9th. During this time of isolation from the general public, it is important to be safe. Take care of your body by staying home, exercising, and washing your hands. Take care of your mind by keeping in touch with your loved ones and learning. Take care of your spiritual health by talking to God, reading devotionals and the Bible. Check out the campus ministries Instagram for more ways to stay spiritually connected @ campusministries.