Take your eyes off the screen

Rohit R lists out exciting activities you can do this weekend away from gadgets

Are you stressed with the long duration of online classes? Are you addicted to television and playing games on your phone? Here are many options to spend your free time away from the screen. They help you make more friends, improve your creativity and develop new skills.

Solve puzzles

Solving puzzles can help reduce stress levels. It also improves our attention. The process of finding the right pieces sharpens our memory and helps us think creatively. It can bring changes in the way you coordinate with your family members or your roommates. Discussing the game with your friends can spark interesting conversations as well.

Puzzles of different shapes, sizes, and difficulty levels will be available at your nearby store. You can also order them online.

Get creative

Growing up, did you love colouring the walls? Drawing, painting and colouring can be relaxing experiences. It is a great form of expression. Go to your nearest book store and buy a range of colouring or drawing books and add some spark to your dull evenings.

Cook up a storm

Cooking is not just a chore but is a much-needed skill. It isn’t an easy task and requires consistent practice. Once you master the art, it helps you be independent in the long run. To begin with, try out easy recipes under the guidance of your parents.

Play board games

Nothing beats the charm of the popular board or card games. For far too long, we have been immersed in online gaming that we are either unaware or have ignored the thrill of playing in real life. The ever-popular games such as Ludo, UNO, Monopoly, and the new ones like Shasn and Bharata 600 BC can be entertaining. They also teach a lesson or two on strategy-making.

Perform experiments

Science experiments done in groups can be fun. All you need are household objects that can be used for the experiments.

One can do taste tests, phone calls over paper cups, or recycle old objects to design something new. The possibilities are endless and it’s a great way to bond with your friends.

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