Smart activities to make the most of your time indoors this winter + save!
Published on 25th June, 2024 at 09:05 am
Ah, the colder months… what better time to sit back with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, your sheepskin-slippers warming your feet, and your favourite series on the go. Self-improvement can wait until spring… But should it? What if we told you that winter is an excellent time to work on your well-being? Here’s how to get started.
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In this article you will learn:
- Why the chilly season is the perfect time to boost your brain with informative, interesting online learning courses
- How to get out of a boring TV rut
- How to reduce anxiety by tackling home admin
Try a different kind of learning
Winter is the perfect time to focus on learning – no one is standing outside having a braai, so you can pack away the FOMO and unpack your notepad and pencil. While you may have a particular learning area in mind, have you considered focusing on a broader topic like social and emotional learning? This type of learning can help you thrive in your work environment and personal life, plus it can help you maintain positive relationships. Using your Online Education by Boston benefit, which includes a Social and Emotional Learning programme for children and adults, you can take advantage of learning in categories such as self-awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making.
The brain boost
Learning new things challenges your brain and helps it develop new neural pathways. This can improve your cognitive abilities, including memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Relax with the best entertainment
Even if you don’t want to hit the books, exposure to different perspectives and ideas can inspire new ways of thinking and problem-solving – and what easier way is there to access fresh ideas, than to stream them? But instead of lining up S1 of your favourite show yet again, try watching something out of your usual range, such as documentaries on subjects you’re curious about. Alternatively, why not use your Nu Metro benefit to watch a movie in a different language, or dabble in a genre you’ve never watched before?
The brain boost
Instead of passively watching, engage with the content by asking questions, making connections, or reflecting on what you’ve learnt. This can help you process and internalise the information more deeply.
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Tackle that to-do list
If you want an instant sense of achievement, make a list of every tedious home admin chore you’ve been putting off – and then actually do it. Write down everything you need to do, then break it into manageable tasks and priorities.
When you have a to-do list, you have a clear plan of action for what needs to be done. This can give you a greater sense of control over your life and reduce feelings of uncertainty or stress. To get yourself going, start with something simple, such as organising the Tupperware drawer or finally filling that crack in the wall. You can even turn this into a competition with your partner to see who can tick off their list first – and the winner gets a treat of their choice!
Your free Personal Assistant benefit is a great sidekick when it comes to ticking off your to-do list. Try it now!
The brain boost
By methodically working through your to-do list and crossing off completed tasks, you can gradually reduce your stress and feel a sense of accomplishment – and as you complete tasks, you may feel a sense of motivation and momentum that can carry over to other areas of your life.
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