escaping groundhog day

Lockdown has us stuck in the same routine…eat, sleep, work from home, repeat. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Constantly thinking about when we’ll be coming out of lockdown won’t make time go any faster, instead, let’s be proactive and find things to do to break the monotony and escape groundhog day.

Create an activity jar

To save money and plan ahead, create a fun activity jar. Write down your free activity ideas on a piece of paper and pop them in a jar. Here’s a few ideas to get you started…

·       Take a picnic to the park

·       Go on a bike ride

·       Arrange a zoom bingo or quiz

·       Bake a cake

·       Host a movie marathon

·       Learn something new: DIY/Crafts

·       Play board games 

·       Make a time capsule

Create a vision board

You might have thought about some of your financial goals, but have you ever set your intentions clearly. Creating something tangible like a vision board can be a great way to remind you of your goals and keep you on track. What would you include on your board? Here are some key words to get you thinking about what you want your dream lifestyle to look like…

·       Family

·       Social life

·       House

·       Health & wellbeing

·       Routine

·       Hobbies

·       Job

·       Mindset

·       Car

Create a monthly menu

Shopping without a list, or worse, shopping while your hungry will only lead to spending more money than you need to and wasting food. Why not create a yummy monthly menu? This way you can get excited about your meals and stick to a list when you shop - WIN WIN!

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