Society is increasingly adapting to life indoors with Zoom calls from the kitchen table becoming the new norm. But with many now juggling an increasing amount of different commitments we hope our Lifestyle picks offer some light relief. Alongside our usual offering of movie picks, this week we feature sports, a guide to cooking and eating during a pandemic and several mindfulness blogs to help you stay on top of things.
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Society is increasingly adapting to life indoors with Zoom calls from the kitchen table becoming the new norm. But with many now juggling an increasing amount of different commitments we hope our Lifestyle picks offer some light relief. Alongside our usual offering of movie picks, this week we feature sports, a guide to cooking and eating during a pandemic and several mindfulness blogs to help you stay on top of things.
Enjoy!
Bilal
4 Mindfulness Practices That We Need Right Now (Zen Habits, 2 min read) The list includes remembering to breathe deeply, being compassionate both to yourself and others, and finding stillness in thoughts.
How to Not Let the Coronavirus Steal Your Mental Health While You’re At Home (Kara Bowman, 4 min read) We featured an article on beating anxiety during the pandemic last week but this blog also includes useful tips. The list includes keeping activities balanced, remaining physical, staying connected and having fun.
40 meaningful things to do when stuck at home in a pandemic (Clearer Thinking, 5 min read) This long list has something for everyone but my favourites are: reading one of the greatest classics, scheduling a regular video call, creating a new daily ritual, taking some time to set goals and intentions for the rest of the year.
Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic (EurekAlert, 2 min read) Coronavirus can remain infectious for up to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard and up to 3 hours in aerosols making it very hard to fully contain.
A Guide to Cooking and Eating During a Pandemic (Outside Online, 3 min read) Stocking up on frozen fruit and veggies, tofu, eggs, sweet potatoes and sunflower (or peanut) butter while help you eat a healthy diet during isolation. Make a plan to cover several weeks but also take stock of what you already have in the cupboard.
Emergency Technique: How to Increase Ventilator Capacity 2–4x in 10 Minutes (Tim Ferriss, 2 min read) Reconfiguring standard ventilators to supply four people rather than one could make the existing limited capacity go much further and potentially save lives. But it hasn’t been fully tested yet. Using smaller devices is another option.
Now Is the Perfect Time to Do Something Wild With Your Hair (GQ, 2 min read) Some interesting ideas given many of us can’t go to the office. But remember you may have to do video conferencing!
How Runners Are Getting Creative During the Pandemic (Outside Online, 4 min read) With scheduled races all cancelled, those wanting to keep up PBs are training alone and relying on time trials. But not everyone agrees such training should continue at the moment particularly as it can put additional stress on the immune system.
The Best Sports Movies On Netflix Right Now, Ranked (Uproxx, 3 min read) With live sports cancelled and most of us spending more time in front of the TV than usual this list will come in handy. Miracle comes out on top with Ali, Raging Bull, The Carter Effect and Iverson also featured.
The Best Movies to Watch Right Now, According to the GQ Editors (GQ, 3 min read) Maybe not everyones cup of tea but still a fascinating, albeit quite dark, list. Swallow, Until The End of The World, Castaway and The Virgin Suicides are all in there.
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