Here’s The Government’s Advice On How Not To Be Bored Shitless In Coronavirus Quarantine

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The Australian Department of Health has issued a home isolation guide for people who are awaiting a coronavirus diagnosis.

Throughout the guide, Australians are advised on the basics like staying in your home (or hotel) and monitoring symptoms, but are also given tips to help manage the boredom of self-isolation.

The government has given a number of tips to help in “keeping spirits up in isolation,” such as talking to others about the infection, keeping to a daily routine and exercising regularly.

“Think about how you have coped with difficult situations in the past and reassure yourself that you will cope with this situation too. Remember that quarantine won’t last for long,” the Australian Health Department inspiringly said. Even if you’re not in isolation, this is the positive energy you should be taking into 2020.

But in addition to the important stuff, the government also gave advice on how to spend your time when you’re in isolation, as if there’s not a million documentaries on Netflix and Stan for you to binge-watch.

“Arrange with your employer to work from home, if possible.”

“Ask your child’s school to supply assignments, work sheets and homework by post or email.”

“Don’t rely too heavily on the television and technology. Treat quarantine as an opportunity to do some of those things you never usually have time for, such as board games, craft, drawing and reading,” the Health Department website reads.

I’m not sure about you, but I can’t think of anything worse than doing work/school from home while I’m self-quarantining. If you’re sick enough to be in quarantine, you deserve to binge-watch Netflix as a little treat.

The health department also advises to use this time to pursue the things you never usually have time to do, so I guess it’s time learn to do a handstand, become a pro gamer and knit yourself a damn sweater.

Specifically, they suggested limiting your time using technology, but personally, I think this would be the perfect time to get sleuthing and solve some wild cold cases.

The lesson here? The world is your oyster. If you happen to end up in isolation, use it as a time to explore new hobbies because you’ll more than likely make a full recovery in a matter of weeks and then will be wishing you had time to do nothing again.

If you’re unfortunate enough to be forced to self-isolate, you can read the government’s full guide here.

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