Alright, seems as though this quarantine is going to last a bit longer than expected and you may find yourself being bored at this point. Don’t worry me too, and I’m sure we aren’t the only ones.
In this moment the world is experiencing a completely new lifestyle that involves social distancing and staying at home alone, with your roommate or partner. No more going to social gatherings, partying, or even school. This is pretty depressing, however it’s important to keep those endorphins active and flowing during this period because this is the time to save your money, learn new skills and improve your overall health.
Now that we are all at home there is less temptation to spend money on shopping, going out to eat, and all the other ‘things’ we don’t actually need. This is a time to reflect on your habits, good and bad, a time to connect with family that you haven’t talked to in a long time and evaluate what’s really important in your life. The best part about all these things is that they are ALL FREE!
Here are some tips on saving money during this quarantine time no matter what part of the world you live in:
- FREE RENT & Bills – most governments around the world are not requiring you to pay rent or bills, especially if you’ve been negatively impacted by the virus via job, family, or yourself. This is a time to save every penny you have because the duration of this quarantine is uncertain.
- FREE WORKOUTS: YouTube has a variety of home workouts you can do for FREE that require no equipment. If you have equipment at home there are videos for you as well! There are FREE workouts for every level, beginner, intermediate and expert. Here are some of my favorites:
3. CANCEL MEMBERSHIPS- This is the time to take a look at your bank statements and see what memberships you have that you no longer need or can use during this time. Many companies are being very understanding with customers about refund and cancellations that they normally wouldn’t allow. Take advantage of this because every penny counts. Be sure to keep track of your spending and write down how much you have saved, you will be surprised to see that money adds up quickly!
4. Set up a routine for yourself, and do whatever makes you happy. Many people are taking advantage of this time to learn a new skill, like drawing, painting or even learning a new language. Think of something that you’ve always wanted to learn but never had the time to. Now is the time! This will help take up some time during your day and bring you joy and happiness. Here are some helpful tips and things to do during your quarantine that I use on a daily basis:
5. Remember to eat healthy– During this time it can be so easy to eat, eat, and eat because you are bored or sometimes you don’t even realise that you’re eating so much! I have found some great recipes that I’ve enjoyed making and on top of that they are so tasty-I found them on an app called Lifesum, I am personally doing a KETO diet which is basically a low carb high fat intake that forces your body into Ketosis and burns your fat instead of carbs. Here are some of my favorite recipes:
I hope you have now been inspired to learn something new, cook a healthy recipe you’ve never tried before, try a new routine and throw in a workout! It’s important to take care of yourself during this time and stay healthy, connected and happy!
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Stay safe and Happy Quarantine!
Budget Fitness 