Being stuck indoor sucks. Luckily, with a little internet magic you can keep yourself busy, entertained, and productive. The following are a few ways the miracle of technology can keep you sane in these annoying times.
Build an Obstacle Course
Sibling YouTubers, the Funk Bros went viral on TikTok when they published a video in which they run through an indoor obstacle course they created. Their video called $4,000 Obstacle Course garnered more than 2 million likes on TikTok.
On Corey Funk's TikTok channel you can see him barrel diving down a cardboard slide, balancing on a massage roller while rolling down a hallway, hopping straight from a skateboard to a Ripstick, sliding on his belly through a series of treadmills like a penguin, crawling through a cardboard maze decorated with a single shining disco ball, and then hopping from trampoline to trampoline into a pool where a rope and monkey bar course a-la Ninja Warrior await.
How's that for a sentence?
Download TikTok
This rising star of the social media world is definitely not just for kids. It has something for everyone.
The premise of the app is free, complex video editing for 1-minute clips. There are many genres of content creators out there, ranging from informational to funny to esoteric. In fact, much of TikTok's content gets shared on other platforms. You have probably seen this phenomenon yourself without realizing it.
The great thing about this app is that it provides creators with the ability to mess with complex video editing right there in the app. Creatives no longer have to pay hundreds of dollars a year for software like After Effects in order to make something unique, catchy, and interesting. This new kind of democracy brings true talent into the hands of people who will appreciate it, not to mention it will give you something to share with your kids.
Learn DIY Home Improvement
Ever wished you had the time to learn how to fix things with your hands? This quarantine is the perfect opportunity to teach yourself. YouTube DIY videos videos will have you repairing the deck in no time.
The top four content categories watched by YouTube users are comedy, music, entertainment/pop culture, and how to.
This is great for society from in future if you think about it. It implies that people want to learn as much as they want to hear about the Kardashians.
Aside from YouTube, many forward-thinking companies post useful DIY recommendations on their blog pages. If you really want to learn a valuable home skill that can save you a ton of money and get you and your family out of a bind, brushing up on your basic plumbing skills with the blog at https://www.fixitrightplumbing.com.au/plumber-melbourne/. As fixitright.com says on their blog, it is almost impossible to give a price over the phone or otherwise without actually seeing the job. By learning basic plumbing you can save around $66/hour for a job that could feasibly take seven hours.
Take an Online Class
Time is not money. It is much more valuable. Your time during quarantine doesn't have to go straight to the dumpster. Even if you can't work, you can take the time to improve your skills or pick up a hobby.
The skills you choose to hone doesn't even have to be directly related to your career. Use this as an excuse to get to know yourself better!
What did you wish you were good at as a kid? Whatever it was, you finally have the green light to actually chase it.
Play on Bezier.method.ac
This free online game teaches players how to use the dreaded pen tool on Adobe Illustrator. For those who are not familiar with the world of design, Adobe's design programs are basically the industry standard.
This quarantine is your chance to explore your creative side. Worldwide, creatives use these programs for anything and everything from poster design, to YouTube video editing, to email signature creation.
Illustrator and the pen tool are notorious within the world of design for being some of the most useful but difficult ideas to grasp.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, there are many people who have lost their jobs temporarily or even permanently during this period of isolation. Humankind has survived this and worse, but there is no denying that 2020 has been a rough year.
If you believe in making the best of a bad situation, there is plenty to do for you out there. You may not be able to leave your home, but with some internet access and a little creativity, you can change your life from the comfort of your living room.
