The job market contracted, so this isn’t a good time to be picky. But instead of going into standby mode like many people, be proactive and ask yourself some important questions.

Do you like what you do for a living?
What will your industry and your job look like in 5 or 10 years if you stay where you are?
Will your skills be needed in the future?
Have you thought of a career change for a while? Why?
What would you love to do if money wasn’t an issue?
Do you want to become an entrepreneur one day?
Are there any business ideas you’d love to pursue?
… the list goes on, but you know the drill.

Social distancing is hard, but if you stay home with your family, it creates a great opportunity to finally have time to talk to them and get to know them better.

We’re often too busy on an everyday basis to talk about the thoughts and dreams of the people we live with. We tend to take their presence for granted.

And since you don’t waste time commuting to work, you have more time to call your friends and ask them how they are doing.

Nowadays, thanks to technology, self-isolation doesn’t need to feel lonely.

Since you don’t waste time commuting to work, you can finally find time to take care of your body. We often overlook it, as we’re busy with every day’s errands, but having a healthy body is a priority, especially because it’s also good for your brain.

There are many possibilities to move your body at home: doing yoga, YouTube aerobics, sports apps with personalized training programs, etc. Some outdoor sports are also already allowed.

I know this sounds like a piece of advice from Captain Obvious, but reading books isn’t a waste of time. It has many benefits: engages our imagination, it brings inspiration and new ideas, it makes us reflect on our everyday life.

Many of the most successful people in history have practiced the habit of regular reading.
Warren Buffett reads every day in the morning, and Bill Gates’s reading habits are legendary (did you know that Gates have been practicing self-isolation regularly and eagerly read books during these days?). Productivity guru Tim Ferris reads for an hour every day before going to sleep.

Reading books is more powerful than you think.
So, you know what to do. Dust them off the shelves or buy those ebooks on your Kindle.

Staying at home for a prolonged time can be a great opportunity to focus on your personal brand.
How about writing a book and creating a passive source of income this way?
Writing a book is not only doable, but it’s more accessible and convenient than ever before!
Everyone has a story or knowledge they can share. Don’t put off dreams about writing your own book – the hard truth is that if you don’t start now, you may never write it.
Here are some tips on how to make the process easier.

We can’t travel right now, but this situation won’t last forever.
Create a bucket list – write down all the places you’d love to visit when you finally can.

Prepare an overall plan of your trip – where you’d want to stay, how much money you’d need, what sort of transportation would be the most convenient.

Although we still don’t know how traveling will look like in the few months, it’s easier to modify your basic, well thought out plan than to make it from scratch.

Besides, creating a bucket list and a travel plan will make the waiting much easier.