Teens usually believe in YOLO, an abbreviation which means "You Only Live Once". This reason makes most people belonging to this group love exploring the world and seeking adventure every time.
Unfortunately, staying home for an indefinite time to become well protected against the coronavirus can oftentimes be nerve-cracking and sometimes really boring. So what are the things teens could do to be able to still make the best of their time at home? Here are some of those.
DO GARDENING
In times as this where deaths are increasing every day, people suffering from hunger and fright, a lot have lost their jobs, and life has changed dramatically in almost every part of the globe, people who have mental health issues are no doubt are in their worse situations. And teens are no exemption.
According to statistics posted by Teen Mental Health Organization, one out of five teens are suffering from mental illness such as borderline personality disorder, trauma, bipolar, and schizophrenia. To help them manage their mental health at present, experts advise teens to engage in gardening.
Planting some seeds, taking care of plants, and getting dirty with soil are said could decrease stress and improve brain efficiency. So why not nourish your own garden now?
DO YOUR DAILY EXERCISE
Most teens would think exercise is just beneficial for adults alone. But know that it is not. Doing your daily exercises can keep you from getting illnesses such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, obesity, and cardiovascular problems.
As you begin your daily exercise and workout, your routine doesn't have to be super hard in an instant. You can start by doing 10 jumping jacks, 10 squats, 10 lunges, 10 leg lifts, and 10 shoulder tap push-ups, as shared by Fatherly. And you can just increase its number eventually as you want.
COOK FOOD
Craving for something mouth watery? Unluckily, it is not easy to look for a restaurant nowadays. But there's no need to fret. There are already a lot of recipes that are easy to do shared by several people online.
Cooking may seem a bit complicated, but experts say, doing so is worth it. Creating delicious masterpieces has a lot of benefits for a teenager. It could help boost their self-esteem, encourage independence and responsibility, and improve social skills.
So, if you haven't tried cooking yet, now is the time to let go of your inner chef. You can start off by doing some simple recipes like Sunny-Side Up Egg, Scrambled Egg, or Cinnamon French Toast. Ask for adults' supervision if you think that could help.
