“Let your creative and imaginative mind run freely; it will take you places you never dreamed of and provide breakthroughs that others once thought were impossible.” ― Idowu Koyenikan
How can one become smarter, more creative, productive, and intelligent during a lockdown?-Quora
Depending on the lens you to look through, a lockdown can be like the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly. We have the time to learn more about who we are and what we want, if you choose to.
As with any time we deal with change, we may look fantastic from the outside, but the transformation from within feels gruesome deep inside. That’s because we don’t have the distractions that we are accustomed to. We don’t have the availability to run from our decisions. We are forced to face reality head on. Unlike the caterpillar, we have the choice to use this time to transform into a butterfly.
During the lockdown, use this time to read, draw and rediscover dormant skills and talents that we have put to the side. Creativity is not just for a select few, we all have a creative muscle in our body that just needs to be exercised more. It’s like sleeping in a certain position for so long that our creativity fell asleep. That numbness will eventually dissipate.
Life doesn’t stop during a lockdown; it must be looked at from a different angle.
Suggestions on how to become smarter, more creative, and productive:
- Ask yourself what have you been putting off or too busy to do? Have you been wanted to read or exercise more? There are tons of internet sites where you can download e-books. Many trainers now offer online training programs.
- Boost your immune system by enjoying nature. It’s doesn’t cost a thing to go for a walk.
- Walking also is a great way to relieve stress and relax your mind. If your mind is relaxed, it’s easier to gain clarity. With clarity, you can focus more on what’s important therefor making you more productive.
- Walking is also a great way to let you mind explore ideas which gives you more creativity in solving problems.
- Use the downtime to write or journal. Explore what is coming up for you during this lockdown. Perhaps you’ll have enough material to write a book or publish a blog.
- Remember: Creativity can’t be used up, the more you use it the more you gain.
- One last thing you can do is, use your smart devices to reach out and talk with people. Replace a text or an email with a phone call. This helps you to realize that you are not alone, and you perhaps may make a new friend which you can visit once the world opens back up.
The lockdown may pose a physical limitation, but your imagination/creativity is limitless!
For more information on how a butterfly transforms https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/animals-ecology/how-caterpillar-turn-butterfly-0534534/
Quote Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/transformation
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My grand baby will be turning two this year. The time has flown by and I have loved every moment I have had her in my care. Despite the fact that I usually have her four days out of a week , I make it a point to continue learning and taking each moment I have to myself for self-care. I make time to read, take walks, exercise and connect with loved ones.
I watch my granddaughter four days out of the week. On days I don’t have her, I try and make them my “Relaxation Days” but on most occasions, I get a feeling of restlessness.
For years I stuck to the axiom of “fake it till you make it”, but unless you know what you like and what brings true meaning to your life, you could end up faking it forever. Choose to take time out and discover the true authentic person you are within. Be willing to let go of the old thoughts, ideas and beliefs that have been passed on to you by others. When you discover your true self, you will no longer desire to be a cubic zirconia because know you ARE a natural diamond.
Quite often we put a hold on our dreams based on the conversation that someone may have said to you that “you can’t do that.” When you hear that phrase “you can’t” it actually means “they can’t” and that is true. Only you can do you with the gifts and talents that are within you. Develop those talents and gifts in order to live the best possible life for you on your terms, not by someone else’s.
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