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The Rise of Online Education During COVID-19 Pandemic

Published on July 29, 2021

Education

The world was hardly ready for the despair, destruction, and troubles of a global pandemic and we were sadly reminded of just by how much in 2020. More than a year later, we are still recovering and trying to get back to our regular lives. It will take years to recover from it in the economical sense as well as to fully go back to how things were. Many things were exposed as unnecessary though and the lockdown was a blessing in disguise on many fronts.

While it is certainly not a good way to find out how many things we were doing insufficiently and how much we could improve, things are now different and many argue that going back completely is impossible. People are used to spending more time at home and they have newfound affection and respect for certain pleasures in life. One of the biggest things people learned was how much we do not have to leave our home to work, and more importantly, study and learn.

Education During the Pandemic

Thanks to the modern technologies we have had for a long time, people never stopped learning and educating themselves during the chaos of 2020. We experience a true rise in the use of online platforms for education as entire countries’ governments’ education systems moved to the web. Online classrooms became the go-to way for children to attend the classes and most are now wondering if they have to go back to school full time.

Coronavirus spread faster than wildfire causing countless deaths, random lockdowns, unemployment, and numerous other disasters, but if we had to take out one positive it would be online education. While we were shaken to our core by how much our lives were altered, we dealt with it and came out on top. With all these sudden changes, education had to go through a transformation of great prominence. Since the institutions became unsafe for the students to physically be in like before for the purposes of learning and studying, education had to be shifted to the virtual world. Just like everything has its pros and cons, so did this change as it became a challenge for both the teachers and the students to adapt to a newer medium of learning, but it also proved to be very beneficial for them. Educational institutions are now considering shifting to online education in the future as well, and we do not have to wait for a pandemic to introduce this major social change.

New and Improved Way of Learning

So what challenges did we have to face with the rise of online education? The first and foremost is simple, and it came in the form of limited physical interaction between the people you know. Because of the lack of one-on-one interaction, maintaining a classroom environment has been almost impossible. There are innumerable distractions around the students while at home, which causes a lack of motivation and control over the environment. This further causes a lack of focus which defeats the purpose of holding an online class in the first place. Children like their gadgets and games, and most of them are on the same devices they had to use to resume their education. During the first few weeks it was very hard indeed, for the teachers and students but the parents as well.

Other than this, the teachers are not trained to teach an online class and many of them proved incompetent and confused with technology at times. Older teachers close to retiring struggled a lot because they had never before used modern tech in such ways. Another big challenge is the unreliability of electronic devices used for taking online lectures, as well as frequent internet issues. Still, regardless of all these challenges, they can be 100% solved or controlled one way or the other.

A Permanent Switch?

With that being said and all of the problems faced, why are we considering switching permanently to online learning? As we mentioned earlier, we could overcome the challenges in the way of online education as they are not that difficult to deal with and beat. With more resources and training, we definitely can and will. As technology is taking over the world swiftly, it might be a better option since online learning also has its more vital points. For starters, it can be done from anywhere in the world as you do not have to go to an institution physically. More importantly, it is much less expensive considering the cost of transport, lunches, having to live near the campus, textbooks, etc. Moreover, It is much more efficient, easier to schedule, and less time-consuming.

Conclusion and Takeaways

With the rise of online education, more websites and applications are being launched to aid learning, while the ones that already exist frequently release updates and patches to introduce new education-oriented content and features. With online examinations, quizzes, checking, and arranging, it seems that everything can be done online, and it will only keep improving with time. It saves up effort and time, proving to be a win-win situation for both the teachers and the students alike, perhaps even the parents who will no longer have to worry about sending their kids away for long.

A great example of an online tutoring website is UpSkillsTutor. It is a Nigeria-based platform that allows you to choose a professionally trained tutor to help your respective subjects. It is convenient and secure and gives you innumerable options to choose from anywhere in the world, no matter what you want to learn.

As time goes by, with more efficient applications to assist us and new and improved gadgets with novelty features, education will eventually shift online to an even greater extent, perhaps even completely. A balance between physical and online interaction has to be maintained to have a better educational deliverance though, which will be made easy with applications to support it in the future. We must not forget to interact with each other in real life, but the current education system is ripe for a giant makeover.

3 Ways COVID-19 Has Caused us to be more Environmentally Friendly

Published on June 3, 2021

Life

No one was expecting a pandemic to occur in the last two years. That’s why, when Covid-19 hit, it caught everyone by surprise. Governments and individuals did what they could to stop Covid-19‘s spread but it only kept increasing and increasing despite all regulations. Currently, there have been more than 170 million total cases of Covid-19 and while the daily rate has come down significantly, there are still people out there getting tested positive for it.

Covid-19 came and along with it has not only brought the deaths of millions of people but also the crash of the global economy, unemployment, and anxiety. That is if you were to look on the negative side of things. Covid-19 has changed our lifestyle permanently and there is a general doubt instilled inside all of us whether we will be able to go back to living like before after the pandemic ends. However, there is one positive thing that came out of Covid-19 – our environment, after numerous decades, breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as the lockdown for the coronavirus started, all industries were shut down and no one was allowed to drive anywhere outside their home. This significantly reduced the environmental stress we impose on our planet and nature flourished while we stayed inside our homes. Humans finally realized that with the advent of Covid-19 and its lockdown, the environment had a chance to regain its original roots.

This has made us humans more considerate and thoughtful of the environment around us, our nature, and our planet. According to alternativi.fr, people have started using more products that don’t cause pollution and any kind of waste. Truth is, we have become more friendly to our environment and in this article, we’ll talk about how and in what ways.

We have become more aware of our carbon footprints

To state simply, carbon footprints are the effects and amount of carbon that is released by our daily activities and actions as individuals of this planet. Until the coronavirus hit, we didn’t pay much attention to our enormous carbon footprints. We should have, because these footprints contributed daily to pollute the environment with our carbon emissions.

After the Covid-19 lockdown was imposed, we were made aware of the pollution and environmental harm we were causing to the planet without even realizing it, as news sources stated that pollution levels are at an all time-low since the last 50 years. Since no one was allowed to drive vehicles and all the industries were shut down, air pollution was decreased by almost 30% with some parts even reaching 40% because both of those factors are major causes of air pollution.

Even NO2 and carbon emissions were decreased by almost 22%, a feat that environmentalists have been trying to achieve for decades. All of these numbers have made us realize how much harm we have been doing and moved us to change for the better.

Consumers have started buying local and organic produce

When environmentally aware people urged everyone around them to shop locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, while some people did change their habits, it mostly fell on deaf ears. Now, with the big supermarkets and shopping stores getting shut off during the lockdown, people have finally turned their eye towards local vendors.

Most people don’t realize that there is a big difference between commercially grown fruits and vegetables and the ones grown organically. One of the most vital differences is that artificial methods like powders and injections are often used to grow fruits and vegetables at a rapid rate while organically grown produce is mostly made entirely naturally. Even though organic produce is more expensive than its commercial counterpart, it’s also more nutritious and healthy.

According to experts, it has become significantly more important to keep our diet healthy to bolster our immune system so that we can resist the virus even if we get tested positive for it. The best way of doing this right now is opting for organic produce grown by local suppliers that also helps their business out in this economic crisis.

People have become more environmentally aware and friendly

We all watched with fascination from our homes as wildlife began roaming our deserted roads and industrial areas which were previously frequented by us humans. Our ozone layer too finally started healing and growing after depleting so many years. Seeing all this, according to a report, about 70% of people had a wake-up call from nature. Immediately after this call they have ensured that whatever their actions and activity are, it causes as little harm to the environment as possible.

Studies have found that many people have realized they’d been wasting large quantities of food and have reduced it considerably. We have started using paper and plastic products more carefully to as limited an extent as possible. Seeing the wildlife roam the streets again, an unconditional affection has risen inside all of us making us choose ethical options for meat and some even turning vegan to avoid meat and all animal products entirely. We have reduced our water wastage which has in turn dramatically decreased water pollution, the prime example of which is Venice whose waters turned blue and vibrant again after being muddled for a long time.

We have realized the value of friends and family and it has affected us deeply how granted we once took them. With the rising toll of death, Covid-19 made us more fond of our families and attachments. The things we took once for granted, like taking a walk in the park, meeting our friends outside, or even just going for trips somewhere far in our cars or bikes – these are things we all now cherish dearly.

Fortunately, these environmental changes are not limited to the period of Covid-19 itself. These environmental-friendly practices are here to stay because the majority of people have said they are not going to stop being environmentally friendly even after the pandemic ends.

Conclusion

There are numerous ways Covid-19 has caused us to be more environmentally friendly and realize nature’s value. We hope this article helped you out, and if it did, please consider following our website for regular updates as it will help us out immensely.

How to Manage Your Money When Going through a Crisis

Published on July 25, 2020

Business

The coronavirus pandemic is far from over in the U.S., but already, it has left millions struggling as they lost their jobs due to repeated lockdowns. When times are rough, it is difficult to think straight and to add to our worries by trying to change our spending habits, on top of everything. But it’s important to adapt so you can survive through the crisis, so here are financial movements you should do or shouldn’t.

Entertainment in the COVID-19 Days

Who would have thought entertainment could be so important in our lives? Of course, we all like to go out, watch a movie, catch a play or head to a restaurant and go dancing afterwards. But if you were told that you weren’t going out on a given night, you wouldn’t have felt like you were missing out. However, the lockdown has created something new inside each of us, which has become as crucial to our survival as much as the money coming in: Being entertained.

When you can go outside your house, you rapidly lose track of what life is. Without working hours to be kept, the days rapidly mix one within the other. Entertainment becomes a way to either forget the confinement and refresh your head or for couples and family, a moment to share which brings normality to an uneasy situation. That is why Netflix was probably the most important company during the crisis, with millions of viewers around the world, evading to other worlds.

But you also need your time alone with entertainment and nothing is as helpful as music to soothe your soul. That is why Tidal, a music streaming app, was one of the most used during the lockdown as well. With over 60 million tracks and 250,000 videos, it provided a way out to be enjoyed alone or even with the other members of the family for an evening of dancing. Thanks to couponbox.com, you can obtain a reduction on the cost of the membership at Tidal but also on many different items like restaurants, a night at the hotel and clothes. That way, when you feel the urgent need to order out or do a little shopping, you can still save some money while doing so. Which brings us back to: How can you save money during these difficult times?

Defining what is necessary and what isn’t

This is probably the most difficult question you will face during this crisis. Why? Because needs can differ greatly from one person to another. That is, of course, until you need to reduce your spending to the bear minimum. Let’s hope this whole situation will resolve itself before any of us gets to that point.

However, there is no doubt that some habits will have to be changed for everyone facing difficult times on the horizon, after having been laid off temporarily or permanently for others. The problem is that we don’t know when companies will start hiring again, so it is better to save as much as we can in the meantime.

When defining what is necessary for you, make a list of all the extras you pay during a week (don’t write down monthly bills like electricity, loan or rent and other utility bill. Gas for the car, which would normally be one of the necessary spendings, may not be right now, if you don’t have to go to work. Once you have made the list, which should include things like cinema, restaurants, Netflix, golf, a day at the spa, etc., then you will have to start looking into what you are ok to live without.

Reduce Costs, Including Bills Whenever Possible

There are things you should permit yourself to do in crisis which you should never do otherwise. One of them is lower your payment on your credit card. It is essential for a healthy lifestyle to be able to pay your credit card balance in full every month. If you don’t, that clearly means you are spending too much and there will come a time where you won’t be able to get out of this debt. But in a period of crisis, that is one of the bills you can cut by simply paying the minimum amount. However, be aware that you are doing so and that this situation is only temporary, or else you will find yourself in trouble. Then, go through your budget and try to find other bills on which you can temporarily pay less or simply stop for the duration of the crisis.

Reduce Your Savings Input

The best-balanced families usually have an amount of money they consider as savings for each pay check that comes in. That helps you build an emergency fund for times… just like the ones you are currently living. Don’t try to be mightier than you can be about savings. Of course you won’t be able to add to your savings (since you won’t be receiving pay checks anymore) but don’t stop yourself from using that money, because you believe it is not meant to be spent. It is exactly what it is meant to do: protect you in times of difficulties. Of course, manage it wisely so that you don’t find yourself spending it all. The fact that you have it doesn’t mean that you can continue your normal life as if you were employed.

Lower Your Pride and Get help from your Community When it Is Offered

Community help is not always for other people then you. Hardship can happen to anyone, and you should not let your pride get in the way of accepting the help which is so graciously offered. Not all communities have this chance, so if you are part of one that provides it, accept it. To learn about the help which exists around you, call 2-1-1 or go to 211.org. The services they offer can be quite varied, from food banks, to meals for students and seniors and even psychological health for those who are suffering mentally from the pressure they are being put through.

There is also some relief that is being brought by the Federal government such as the postponement of federal student loan payments as well as coronavirus-specific unemployment programs. If you don’t take the time to learn about them, you may be spending money you shouldn’t have to or are not receiving some to which you are entitled.

Find a high savings rate

Now, is the perfect time for you to be proactive in looking for a better saving rate. It is easy to open a high-yield saving account today, in an online bank, which can get you more than the 0.06% average currently being given out (on average). Some even go above 1%. This is the simplest way you will find to earn more money from the one you already have and do so in a matter of minutes.

Conclusion

No matter what you do, keep a tab on how much money you are taking out of your saving accounts. The last thing you want is to find yourself having to rebuild it all once the crisis is gone. Yes, it is there to protect you and to enable you to survive such a crisis, but the more remains on your bank account and the easiest it will be to rebuild it when you go back to work.

The COVID-19 Lockdown has Shown the Difference we Could Make to the Planet

Published on June 10, 2020

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COVID-19 and the lockdown have been difficult for most people, but there is a positive effect in the middle of all the turmoil, the influence on the planet’s ecosystem. This difficult time has taught us a lot about emissions and the environment.

We all need to work together

For many people, annual Earth day is often full of good intentions which never seem to last long. They can quickly become despondent when their efforts fail to produce results, or when few seem to share their enthusiasm in protecting the planet. Activists such as Louise Gund, who is also a successful Broadway producer, can be quite vocal and makes many valid points which many will agree with. However, before COVID-19, it seemed impossible for a comparatively small number of activists to make a significant difference. While businesses and government agencies were starting to take the threat to the environment more seriously, it was something which relied on everyone to work together. This seemed an unlikely reality, until many countries around the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the process, they reduced the pollution and greenhouse emissions.

Many people can work from home

Professions such as retail, construction and food production can never be done from home. Although, many sectors which previously claimed that staff needed to be in the office all or most of the time, found new ways to clear their workload as staff worked from home. This has played a big part in reducing the volume of traffic on the roads, resulting in lower emissions. Assuming things go back to a reasonable level of normality, home-working has been proven to work for a large number of people. It poses questions about whether this method of work could be continued, to keep down emissions and protect the environment, now that we have been shown it can work. Of course, there may be times when workers need to be physically present, but we’ve learned it’s not as often as we thought. The positive effect on the environment could also inspire people to look at other ways of saving energy.

People will find other ways to keep in touch, from a distance

With the temporary closure of social venues such as restaurants and bars, people found other ways to keep in touch. Some who lived within walking distance of each other, left the car at home and took advantage of their allowed exercise to walk to family and friends’ houses, even if it’s just to drop off essential supplies to their doorstep, then to stand back and catch a brief glimpse of them. While others had to make do with social media, video calls or the telephone, the impact on the environment was less than traveling to a venue to meet up in person. Clearly, the businesses being shut also meant less of an impact on the environment. It’s not a long-term solution for those businesses and for the livelihoods of their employees but may at least make people reconsider whether they can walk somewhere in future, as opposed to driving there or taking a bus.

We don’t need to use all those shops

With many shops deemed non-essential and having to shut during the pandemic, it has shown that we can make do without them, at least for a short time. Again, they employ people and are important, but in the near future, people may rethink how frequently they shop there. As well as the environmental implications of buying more clothes, furniture and other items from these shops. We as customers could ask ourselves if we really need to purchase them as often as we do. People like to save money, and if they’ve gone longer than usual without buying them, it could lead to cutting down. That means fewer emissions from the production and transportation of goods. The lack of takeaways (as delicious as some of them are) has led to more baking and home cooking being done.

We can shop locally

Having discovered that we can shop less, we’ve also learned we can shop locally, With many consumers reluctant to travel too far, the local shops have provided a safer way of getting essentials. Small shops which may have been overlooked before, in favor of supermarkets, have shown us that local outlets can provide what we need. While many shoppers who were classified as vulnerable, will have been reluctant to queue outside larger stores, local shops have provided a safer alternative. When “non-essential” shops re-open, we could continue that trend and keep emissions low by shopping closer to home, resulting in less travel or a shorter drive if need be. If others follow suit by shopping locally, this can have minimal impact on sales – with everyone shopping in their local area, and a higher reduction in emissions.

We don’t need to travel so much

Having discovered we don’t need to travel as much has shown positive results for the environment, and what can be achieved when we all (unintentionally) work together to reduce the damage to the planet. Holidays abroad are less essential compared to the privilege of being able to see our loved ones closer to home. For some, the lockdown has been an opportunity to discover new places closer to home, previously they would have driven a beauty spot a greater distance away.

We’ve proven (without trying) that we can make a positive impact on the environment. When lockdown is over, we can put into action some of the things we may have been forced to do, to stay local, work from home and focus on what matters to make the world a better place to live. This may mean that emissions will rise slightly, but if we consciously work together to minimize the impact on the environment, we can keep the rise to a minimum.

It may have taken a pandemic, but one positive thing to take away from this is that we’ve been given an insight that it is possible to preserve the planet for future generations.

Learning and Career Tips for People in Lockdown

Published on May 13, 2020

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Due to the rapid spread of coronavirus, millions of people across the globe are now stuck in their homes. With a lot of industries shuttered, millions of jobs lost, and uncertainty on when life will revert to normal, you might be wondering, “What should I do with my life?”

You may choose to watch the news on repeat, anxious about the future, or choose to scroll through social media feeds where you only are confronted with coronavirus-related posts and memes. But, there are many other useful things you can do, like sharpening your skills so that you’re more employable during the uncertain times that’ll follow the coronavirus lockdown.

Fortunately, there are tons of useful resources that are just a few clicks away – from online schools and universities to workshops and webinars – you can focus on learning skills that’ll bolster your career. Besides, there are plenty of platforms where you can connect with tutors who’ll help you with your homework. Check out Homework Market if you are looking for homework help.

Here are the 7 learning and career tips you should keep in mind:

1. Chart Your Career Path

Where do you hope to be or what career goals do you want to attain in 5 years? Start from your projected outcome and work backward. This way, you can know the steps you need to take to attain your goals.

2. Take Online Courses

With a future that seems utterly unpredictable, this is perhaps the perfect time to revive your career by learning completely new skills that’ll boost employability and shield you from future uncertainty. Start with the skills that are most relevant to your career goals. While the pandemic has been devastating, in the future you may not have as much free time as you have now, so learn all you during this period.

Other learning resources like webinars can also help you acquire new skills; all you need is a phone or laptop and internet connection. Webinars are typically led by thought leaders so they offer you an opportunity to interact directly with an expert.

3. Create Predefined Templates for Your Work

This lockdown period may be the apt time to create templates, presentation material, and checklists for your work. You’ve likely had those moments when you’re so swamped with work that you wish you had predefined templates for your regular tasks – now is a wonderful time to craft them.

There are common procedures we follow in our daily tasks, why don’t you create a toolkit that will automate or speed up the process and boost your productivity? Once we return to normalcy, we’ll have to take on work that’s accumulated for months or strive to rebuild shattered businesses, so your productivity-boosting toolkit will come in handy.

4. Structure Your Working Day

Whether you’re homeschooling or working from home, you need to create structure and schedule your activities. Have a dedicated work desk, preset your working hours, and schedule your kid’s activities. Kids, like adults, thrive in a structured environment.

5. Get Networking

Many industries have been permanently disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. So this is the time to prepare for a changing job market. Whether it’s making re-introductions, researching your prospective employers, or reaching out to old contacts, this is the right time to widen your network.

Since people are not outdoors, they are spending a lot of time on social media sites. LinkedIn is a great place to start connecting with employers and educators.

6. Work on Research Projects

Pick a subject matter that you’re passionate about, research it and then publish your findings in an appropriate platform. When you immerse yourself on a given subject, you’re likely to make new and profound connections that you may have missed before.

Learning and putting out your findings is not only fulfilling but it also helps you stand out in the job market. Employers go for employees who’re agile, emotionally intelligent, and creative. By cultivating your brand, you’ll be way ahead of the pack.

7. Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health

Eat well, stay in touch with your family and friends, and work out regularly. There are a lot of free exercise programs available online – such as strength training, cardio, and yoga. Celebrities and influencers are regularly posting home workout videos. Most of these are follow-along exercise videos so you can work out with your favorite celebrities from the comfort of your home.

It’s also easy to get worked up about the lockdown and isolation. There is also no denying the mental toll of being cooped up inside your home for extended periods. It’s important to understand that the life you are craving for is not the same. For instance, even if you break the rules and go to a movie, all the movie theaters are closed. The world outside is just as boring because most entertainment venues are shut as well. With that realization, learn to enjoy and embrace the comforts of the indoors, at least till this passes. Binge-watching a Sitcom is a great way to kill time and to keep the mood elevated. Watch guided meditation videos to calm yourself when you are overly stressed out.

Why You Need to Sharpen Your Career Skills

This lockdown period is the perfect time to learn new skills and update your resume. The Coronavirus pandemic has upended some industries, wiped out millions of jobs, and destroyed many businesses. But, the skills you’ll learn at home during this period can help you gain mastery in what you do – you can emerge from lockdown as a better professional!

Once normal life resumes, you can use your newly acquired skills to get a raise or a promotion. You can also use your new skills to change course and start a new career. So be proactive and make the best out of this testy period for personal development and career.

Sam Smith Believes He Had COVID-19

Published on April 20, 2020

Celebs/Coronavirus

Sam Smith, a highly popular songwriter/singer, has received high awards and praises for his songs since the beginning of his career. After the outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK, he gave an interview where he said that he believes that he was positive for COVID-19. Furthermore, he explained why he has this opinion. This is the newest story of a celebrity being faced with consequences inflicted by this dangerous virus. We already had the stories about Pink and Idris Elba who were in quarantine.

Sam Smith’s career started back in 2012, and he continues to impress people all over the world with his music ever since. He revealed that he started practicing self-quarantine several weeks before the outbreak was official in the UK. He thinks he got infected while he was in the United Kingdom. He didn’t get tested for this disease, but he is pretty sure that he was positive. He added that he read all there is to know about this disease and that it matched all of the symptoms he had. Also, it is interesting to know that his sister who lives with him started getting the same symptoms a couple of days later.

Smith pointed out that he managed to beat this condition before the whole country came under a lockdown. He started practicing self-quarantine three weeks before the official lockdown, and he beat the coronavirus just when the complete country was in an official quarantine. Also, he said that he has his grandmother living with him and that he didn’t want to risk anything bad happening to her, so he started with his own measure before the state started its own. Sam Smith was in quarantine for three weeks because it was the recommendation gave by the doctors.

Just to remind you, Sam Smith won an Oscar for his song appearing in “Spectre”, a James Bond movie released back in 2015. As we said, his career really started to pick up after he featured on “Latch”, a Disclosure’s single that ended up on the eleventh place on the UK singles chart. Some of his best-known songs are “Money on My Mind”, “Stay with Me”, and “Lonely Hour”. This is the newest story we have a celebrity their coronavirus quarantine and state. Recently, Pink stated that she and her son were tested for the coronavirus and that they are in quarantine.

What Are People Experimenting with in Their Kitchens During the Lockdown?

Published on April 8, 2020

Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown some positive sides throughout the whole chaos, as many people have been taking the opportunity to explore what they can do with their newfound free time. Some have been brushing up on their skills, others are learning new things, and some are just taking the chance to catch up on a backlog of media. And for others, the kitchen is the main place of interest during these tough times. So what’s everyone doing, and what options do you have that you might want to consider?

Back to the Roots

In the current situation, there’s hardly a better time to give a chance to a more classic diet that brings you back to your roots, instead of continuing to stuff yourself full of processed foods on a regular basis. Surprisingly, many people are ignoring the fruits and veggies sections at stores, focusing primarily on disinfectants and toilet paper. So go crazy and try to integrate this type of food into your life as much as you can!

Nothing can top that feeling on making certain dishes just like your mom or grandma used to. Believe us, as soon as you take a bit, you will be immediately transported to the most precious time of your life –childhood. What’s more, provide your kids with the opportunity to enjoy the same meals or desserts that you did years ago.

Try Something Complicated

And if you’re the avid cook type, you might want to take the chance to try something new and complicated that you never thought would be in your scope. Even something like General Tso’s Chicken doesn’t have to be too complicated if you break it down into simple steps. There is no shortage of guides about these complex recipes out there – and more – so you should definitely see what you can whip up! There are lots of cooking communities online that can be very friendly to newcomers, so you should look around to see if you can join one.

Making Permanent Changes to Your Regime

This is also a good chance to think about making some more lasting changes to your current situation. There’s a lot that the average person can generally do to make themselves eat healthier and control their habits better. And it’s a good idea to start thinking about this right now. It can take some time to build up the right kinds of habits, and you should give yourself plenty of free room for failing comfortably. This is a good opportunity to make some permanent changes in your kitchen, and you should not let it go to waste. If you’re having trouble, remember that the internet is full of useful information on the subject. It might seem complicated at first, but as long as you’re persistent, this will have a very positive effect on your life in the long run.

Cook with your family

Many people would say that the only good thing about the quarantine is that is has forced people to slow down and spend more time doing things they enjoy with their families. We cannot really argue with that. Not only do you not have numerous work-related tasks that you need to complete every day, but your kids are out of school which means that you have a lot of time on your hand. So why not spend it doing something both fun and practical.

Do you have a favorite dish? Why not make it together with your kids? What is their favorite dessert that they don’t get to have too often? Have fun in the kitchen preparing it and then enjoy it together while watching your favorite family movie.

This is a perfect time for making new family memories. In 5 or 10 years the children won’t remember this pandemic, but instead, they are going to cherish memories of making their favorite cake or cookies and having a blast with their parents.

Maybe cooking is your new hobby

Surely you know that a lot of people out there find cooking relaxing. Many moms would say that they love it because not only is it the only time they can enjoy some peace and quiet but also because they have to opportunity to experiment or even create something completely new.

Yes, we have already mentioned that part about experimenting in the kitchen when it comes to preparing some complex meals, but why wouldn’t you try to make something of your own? Yes, we know, for many of us cooking seems like an impossible task, but when you actually think about it, if one was to try and use just a little bit of creativity, they can actually create something delicious.

You can read online to learn some basic rules about mixing different flavors, and you are ready to start. Start at the beginning and combine ingredients. The reality is that you can never know if you are on the right path until you finish the meal and taste it. Plus, some would even tell you that one can never go wrong. Who knows, maybe when this quarantine passes, you will become a top chef and starting cooking interesting meals every day. Put on your favorite playlist, unwind and forget about current events for at least an hour.

And in case you need inspiration

Bemorepanda has a lot of useful videos about what type of food to cook. You can also add your own video and share your experience with the rest of the community.

In the end, remember that this is temporary. And while many people are waiting for the situation to pass, others are doing interesting things with their lives. There’s a lot you can do there, especially on the culinary front. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste as we said above! It will take a while until you’re fully adjusted to those changes, but once you’re there, you’ll never want to look back in the future at all.