40 Ways To Be Productive During A Quarantine

At the beginning of the quarantine, I remember being one of those people re-posting memes and joking about stocking up on bathroom tissue. Little did we all know that in a matter of days our world would quickly be turned upside down. Major sports events for the Spring and Summer would have been canceled or re-scheduled, supermarket shelves wiped clean (pun intended), schools closed, and many of us forced to making sure our office phones were forwarded to our cells so we could work from home for the foreseeable future.

As an introvert, I enjoy the solitude of working from home and not having a specific event to attend. I do, however, enjoy going out to the malls and doing some shop-till-you-drop or even eating at a nice establishment with my hubby. I recently discovered dozens and dozens of productivity hacks and ways to stay entertained at home, as well as resources for making extra money and growing my current business. Can you say #bossbabe? LOL

 Below you’ll find 40+ ways to be creative while spending time at home. Let me know your favorites and feel free to add your ideas in the comment section!

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PRODUCTIVE, CREATIVE AND RELAXING IDEAS

• Write a letter to your future self about what you are experiencing
• Create a vision board
• Start a prayer journal and go all out. I mean glitter gel pens, stickers, everything
• Learn a new kind of hairstyle on YouTube
• Go through your drawers, closet and purge! We both know you are never going to wear that shirt all the way in the back
• Learn a dance + start a TikTok account
• Have a Zoom movie night with friends (I hate watching scary movies alone)
• Take a free online course
• Create a free online course or some kind of DIY
  
• Search for a challenge video on Instagram or YouTube, then record yourself doing it to post on social media just for fun! Challenge your friends to do the same!
• Try a squat challenge! It's never too late to get that perfect peach
• Finally read that book you have been wanting to read
• For all my non-chefs out there, its time to crack open a cookbook
• Look up nail art tutorials on YouTube and master a manicure
• Try yoga and meditation
• Shop online
• Perfect your skin routine
• Have groceries delivered to an elderly friend, new parents or someone else in need
• Write thank-you notes to those in your life you are thankful for
• Have groceries delivered to an elderly friend
• Delete those spammy emails on your phone, unsubscribe from those emails you never read and delete those old photos
• Text your friends or look on FB to see when their birthdays are. Then make sure you have a card to give them!
• Switch up the furniture arrangement in your living room. Heck all the rooms, go crazy! 
• Buy some furniture from a close friend
  

TIME TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE

• Tackle that pile of clothes you have been meaning to wash
• Get your tax documents in order if you haven't already
• Wipe down baseboards
• Clean windows
• Organize your pantry
• Vacuum the floors
• Clean those makeup brushes!
• Clean out your messy socks and underwear drawer and throw away anything that’s stretched out or has holes or stains
• Clean the bathtub so you can have a luxurious bubble bath
• Wipe down fan blades
• Dust bookshelves and knick-knacks
• Re-arrange all your books by colors or subject
• Takedown your curtains and wash and iron them
• Dust lamp shades
• Re-organize your Holiday decorations in storage
• Try some new DIY cleaning items you have been looking into
• Create a new chore-chart for yourself
  

Do you have any ideas that you have done? Let me know in the comments.

My Younique Journey

Hey you guys! Wow, do I have loads to catch you up on! One of them being my new journey with the brand Younique. For those that don't know, Younique is a cosmetics company that's literally changing the beauty game. Not only are their products non-toxic, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free and gluten free (click here to see a list), they also provide amazing coverage without breaking me out! Cue the angels singing! LOL!

Bet you can't tell I have on makeup can you?

I started my journey in September 2016. I am half way to my next promotion and have created  my own team of boss babes (AKA The Dreaming Beauty Collective), while earning TONS of free makeup. You guys, this job is too legit to quit and extremely fun. Never in a million years did I think that I would be excited or even dare to do live videos on Facebook applying makeup, yet here I am! Click here to see my first ever live video.

So why did I join? Mainly for the freedom. I have literally watched one of my mentors quit going to school full time, quit her high paying (but stressful) nanny job, hit the top 2% of our company and then start cheerleading for the NFL. Yep, this is the real deal you guys. It can be a fun hobby or an actual business that will pay the bills. I currently work a full time job that I am grateful for but not at all passionate about which can be pretty stressful. I am in this for the long haul so that I can do things that I am passionate about like travel, treat myself and the hubby to shopping, help my mom pay for medical bills,  stay at home with my future kids, or just not have to set the alarm in the morning :D

Another reason I joined is because I want to help other women discover their own inner beauty. Younique is all about uplifting, empowering and validating other women. Society constantly tells us that we need to change how we look and not be satisfied with our features. That societal message only encourages women to see their flaws all day long. I believe every woman has unique and stunning features and my goal is to help them see, what I see.

If you have ever thought about having your own side hustle, full time hustle, or even just want a great deal on makeup, then I have some amazing news for you girl! Take a look at our current makeup kit.

Psst. You know your makeup needs an upgrade girlfriend!

Here is a breakdown of the included items:

1. New 3D+ Fiber Lash Mascara

2. Splurge Cream Eyeshadow in  the color Extravagant

3. Splurge Cream Eyeshadow Brush

4. Addiction Eyeshadow Pallet #4

5. Angled Shadow/Sponge Brush

6. Eyeliner in  the color Proper

7. Lip Liner in the color Peachy

8. Time Correcting Night Cream

9. Shine Makeup Remover Wipes

10. Lip Exfoliator

11. Splash Liquid Lipstick in the color Sentimental

12. 3 Applications of our Bamboo Detoxifying Charcoal Mask

13. 2 Tube Samples of our Instant Lifting Serum (3ml)

14. Our Presenters Guide

15. A White Status Charm

16. Liquid Foundation Sample Card

Whew, that is A LOT of items you have there. Not only does this makeup kit come over $280 worth of makeup (which is bananas), it also comes with a cute purple bag and a reusable tablet for $99! Also you will be eligible for discounts ranging from 20-30%, as well as a $25 product credit on your birthday. Oh, and did I mention you can get the kit even if you have no intention of selling the products? Say whaat!

I love how all of these products are paraben free!

One thing I love about being a Younique Presenter is the friendship and community that my Y-sisters offer. Passion and friendship are their greatest strength. Our community of Presenters truly uplift, empower and validate you, as well as, give you the tools to unleash your own potential. I am always on the lookout for makeup lovers, mothers, hustlers and entrepreneurs to join my team which I call The Dreaming Beauty Collective. We are a collective of women pushing each other towards our dreams with our beauty business. Brains, Beauty and Business baby! I can show you how to be the beauty go-to girl for all your friends while having fun and making some extra cash.

I invite you to look at my site here and explore this Younique lifestyle that I am obsessively grateful to live. Click here if you are ready to be a boss babe. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have by clicking here or by visiting my FB page here. Your dream job awaits!