Written by Ardi
Because of the pandemic that is happening around the world, there are things that we may have not cared about enough or never had any significant place in our lives but with the change in our lifestyle, our needs have changed. These are few things that turnt into an essential part of our current lives!
Movie/TV Show Subscription
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We may have too much time left nowadays on our hands and watching a good movie or documentary can help us spend these long days faster and keep our mind away from the chaos for a while. You may have not subscribed to streaming services like Netflix or Iflix but now is a great time to spend a little bit to gain access to a great platform of entertainment!
Online Classes
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Now can be a good time to learn a new skill or improve on ones we already have and thanks to technology, there are many online classes that you can learn from, remotely. You have probably seen the advert for Masterclass all over youtube, but there are other options such as Skillshare and Udemy that you can refer to as well.
Face Masks, Latex Gloves, Hand Sanitizers
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The last time that the Face Masks has been in so much demand was because of the annual haze that comes by in Malaysia, but nowadays you may consider Face masks and hand sanitizers as the new currency! You need to wear masks every time you want to enter any enclosed, confined space such as supermarkets or public transport and gloves and hand sanitizers keep your hands safe from the virus.
Video Games
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If you are bored of watching movies and youtube videos, video games can actually help you get busy. Since you are playing a game, you are more invested in the activity and it can speed up the hours and help you get by. You don’t necessarily need to have a gaming console, there are plenty of fun games for your smartphone or computer!
Snacks
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Yes, it is necessary to keep enough food at home but you need something to reward yourself with and keep you happy. Snacks may not be a usual part of your grocery shopping list but for these times, having some guilty pleasure foods at home can really help you stay happy and sane!
Selfcare/Beauty Products
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Working from home and taking care of the home itself can be stressful! It feels really good to put on a mask at night after a full day of work. It is a great way to relax and calm your mind from all the stress that we are handling at this time. There are some really cool masks specifically made for men such as Barber Pro Peel-Off Mask or Recipe For Men Peeling mask or some amazing aftershaves such as Aesop Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion or The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Gel
Multivitamins
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It is already a great thing to take daily multivitamins but especially now that we are not going out as much and may not be able to eat certain foods or get specific ingredients to cook with, having extra help from multivitamins can help you improve your immune system and get all those different types of vitamins right in! You can check out Blackmores Multivitamins + Mineral and Proviton.
Journaling Apps
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If you had any problems in life that bugged you for some time, you can take a walk to clear your mind to head out and talk to a friend to get it off your chest but with the MCO, we are not able to do such things. One solution for this could be using apps that let you keep track of your moods, thoughts and emotions. It is a good way of letting out your frustrations and stress without worrying of annoying others or saying something wrong, especially now that everyone is more sensitive and tense regarding the pandemic. You can check Headspace or Happify as few apps that can help you.
