After having such a mild start, winter is finally here and for those of us on the East Coast, winter storm Jonas is expected to show no mercy. I don't know about you, but I actually appreciate when it snows.. during the workweek and a little part of me dies on the inside when it infringes upon my weekend. If you share the same sentiment as me; being stuck in the house after a LONG workweek could either bring about rest or CABIN FEVER and who wants that? I've put together a list of things you can do to stay productive, keep your mind busy and fight the feeling of being trapped inside during a winter storm.
1. Plan your next vacation
What better way to escape feeling trapped than to daydream and actively plan for warmer days and excursions. Planning a vacation for me is always something that I throw together haphazardly until the night before. NOT GOOD PRACTICE -- it's worked out for me, but I want to be a better person. :-) Let's be better together and let's use this downtime wisely and find a flight deal, make a purchase, look up hotels and search the internets for bomb places to eat and experience while there. * just blew my own damn mind * btw I just scoped a roundtrip flight NYC to MIA for $78.
2. Go online shopping for your upcoming trip
There is no better time to shop and peruse some of your favorite online stores and designers than when you have time on your hands. Although I must say that i'm guilty of filling up a cart or two from ASOS and Zara and never committing to an actual purchase, but LISTEN i'm trying to learn how to be more patient and less incline to want instant gratification. But hey,"you got's time ta-day", when you're stuck in the house during a winter storm and you're planning a trip, there is no such thing as instant gratification.
3. Clean out that inbox
Whether it's Gmail, the photo album on your phone, computer hard drive or that thing you haven't cleaned out or organized in a while; clean that out. Don't feel bad i'm not judging you.
4. Read that book you've heard about
Reading is such a forgotten pastime that isn't rated high enough, but at anytime the right book can be just the piece of entertainment or well of knowledge that can bless your life. What better time can you really get into a good book, than when a blizzard is outside? Well, I guess another one could be when you're chilling on the beach, but hey, the right book may just take you to paradise. ;-)
5. Update your LinkedIn profile
With a new year, for many, comes a period of self-evaluation and for any of you who are on the prowl for a new job or you just want to see what's out there, being stuck inside during a snow storm is the PERFECT time to get your LinkedIn profile just as popping' as your IG, Tumblr or Facebook profiles. *take away tip: A manicured LinkedIn profile can bring recruiters from the company or position you're eyeing right into your LinkedIn inbox* click here for tips
6. Schedule your laundry
I'll admit the for the longest time I was anti laundry service. Maybe it's because I've never lived somewhere where time SO precious. New York will make you re-evaluate your life and force you to figure out how you can be more efficient. And to be honest, 2 hours wasted doing laundry does NOTHING for me so not I delegate the task by using my new favorite delivery.com app. Let's just say they will pick it up and deliver it around my schedule. If you're not on it, create a profile and thank me later.
7. Watch a documentary
Netflix, Netflix, Netflix documentaries are LIFE. *drops the mic* click here for a list
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