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6 great tips to keep busy this month
The world we live in now is social media dominated and getting the hang of it is crucial.
It is a brand new month. Bored of the same old routine? Check out below for ideas that will help you explore your interests in-depth. check in with yourself, unwind and enjoy your solo free time this month.
- Improve your creative skills
The world we live in now is social media dominated and getting the hang of it is crucial. Engage in Skill-building projects such as written & visual content creation; social interactions, creativity and editing skills.
Easily create beautiful shorts for your social media feed, create highly customized, beautifully animated & edited graphics videos yourself to elevate your social media pages and create huge traffic for your content. These skills are useful for personal use and as a rewarding profession.
2. Try personal financial planning
One of the best ways to start a new month is to do an inventory of your finances. Re-group this month and plan ahead for the upcoming festive season.
Set up a savings account to help track your spending and ensure you afford budget-friendly gifts. Start budgeting now to have some extra cash in your wallet to self-indulge and enjoy.
3. Write down a to-do list
Having a to-do list for each month is a great habit to get into. Write down a list of activities you would want to enjoy for the next four weeks. It can be:
- A walk in the evenings for fitness.
- A simple picnic with friends on weekends.
- Do house shopping for daily-use essentials e.g Toothpaste, lotions, tissues e.t.c.
- Grab a copy of a novel to read.
4. DIY-ing
They are fun, creative and easy ways to self-engage during your solo free time. DIYs are fun and budget-friendly & bring out your creative quality. Here are a few self-care DIY ideas you can try:
- Make your own homemade DIY body scrubs.
- Mani & pedicure for your nails.
- Show some love to your body & make hair and facial masks for glowy skin as well as healthy lush hair.
5. Are you excited for action and drama packed weekend?
From adventure, thrillers and action-packed movie scenes to the latest most-watched series. October month has a lot to offer for movie lovers with brand new movies & shows released on Netflix to be watched. Grab a cozy blanket, and snacks to munch on and binge-watch all through your weekends.
6. We all love to eat, do you love to cook?
Putting a little practice to test your culinary skills is also a great tip to keep busy this month. Experiment with a new simple recipe you saw on Food Channel, create a fun, fresh and colorful salad, concoct a mocktail drink and also try a simple cookie; muffins or cake recipe.
Learn the basics of cooking if you’re a newbie to the kitchen, the different spices used for cooking, try simple recipes of different cuisines and practice, practice.
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