Fight COVID-19 By Learning A New Skill At Home

Improving your abilities is a great way to spend time while minimizing the spread of COVID-19

Photo of intense learning by Dmitry Ratushny on Unsplash

If you’re like me, you probably weren’t thrilled at first to learn of the necessary social distancing measures. Most people I know value social contact as highly as life itself because life and social life are ultimately inseparable. However, by temporarily isolating as much as possible, we can greatly reduce the risk of infecting the people we love. But undoubtedly the absence of social contact, while necessary, leaves a colossal void. To make our lives whole again and live sustainably until the threat of infection has passed, we can learn and do new things which will bring us out of this era stronger and more effective than ever before. Here are some things which have helped me focus and grow during this dark interlude:

Start writing

I took up writing on Medium less than a week ago and was thrilled by the immediacy of the results. Relatives I hadn’t spoken to in years commented favorably on my work and struck up engaging conversations. I felt an instant sense of connection and mutual benefit. In writing, I have found a passion that inspires me to work harder and learn more, simply to be able to write about the journey. If you have not tried your hand…