Making lists has always been something I’ve done when worry of any kind creeps up and with the recent insanity with the coronavirus, it seems like a good way to stay mildly distracted and feel just a tiny bit more in control. Over here, we’ve been practicing social distancing for about a week and have been only going out when absolutely necessary. I’m definitely a “bright side” kind of gal, so I’ve just been taking stock of all of the positives that more rest and less on the to-do list brings instead of dwelling on all that we can’t control. So here are a few ideas on how I’ll be making the most of the extra time at home.

  • Catch up on Project Life/scrapbooking projects
  • Shred everything in the shred bin
  • Host Zoom meetings or Group FaceTime hangs with friends
  • Clean out closet and go through summer clothes
  • Go on a photo walk
  • Listen to a whole record in one sitting
  • Do a face mask
  • Take a bubble bath
  • Do some yoga (currently watching: Yoga with Adriene)
  • Sharpen my photography skills by testing out ISO/Av/exposure on a single subject
  • Download a coloring book app on my iPad
  • Watch a show on Netflix (current to watch list: The Circle, Love is Blind, Cheer, and Outlander)
  • Meditate (using the Headspace App)
  • Read all the unread books on my shelf (there are only about 6)
  • Try Daily Pages with RUKristin
  • Shop local and at our favorite small businesses
  • Make a capsule wardrobe for spring
  • Go down a YouTube rabbit hole – starting with minimalism videos
  • Unplug for 24 hours (probably going to need it!)
  • Work on my cross-stitch quilt
  • Take an online course
  • Try a new recipe
  • Clean up the leaves in our yard
  • Start planning my summer garden
  • Make dog treats
  • Make a watercolor painting
  • Make a magazine collage journal

What’s on your to-do list as you practice social distancing?