Overcome Boredom from Social Distancing by Using Apps

The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic has got much of the world in a standstill. Many people in affected parts of the world cannot go about their daily activities and have to pass the time at home indefinitely as a necessary precaution. People who can go out have to observe some form of social distancing to stay healthy. If you cannot do your job or find a way to be productive from home, it’s easy to get bored and cranky quickly. However, you can avoid this by making use of apps. The YouTube app is one of the best ways to kill time. It provides you an almost infinite supply of videos from literally every niche. As long as you are interested in seeing a video, YouTube has something new for you. You can also fill spare time by making and uploading your own videos to YouTube and see the hours and days speed by before you know it. 

That said, if you want to engage in something productive while waiting out the coronavirus, learning a foreign language might be an excellent course of action. There are so many advantages to learning a new language; improved brainpower, a sharpened memory, enhanced decision-making abilities, and improved networking skills are some benefits of learning a new language. The Duolingo app is a fun way to learn a new language without risking your health. It’s designed with personalized language lessons to adapt to your learning style. There are over 30 language options to choose from, and the app lets you monitor your progress. It also offers in-app rewards as you try to master a new language. 

Finally, one thing we want in times of uncertainty, such as this, is to feel safe even as we keep ourselves sequestered. The spread of inaccurate information can lead to panic and cause individual stress levels to increase. Obtaining access to accurate information on the spread of the coronavirus and its containment efforts can help calm nerves. News apps like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal provide coronavirus updates for free. Real-time information on the spread, testing, prevention, and all developments related to the pandemic are available for free on these apps.