How would you keep occupied in self isolation?

? cornergran ..

As long as I was well I’d be fine. Always a solitary soul there would be no need to explain my apparent anti social behaviour. I’d read, use my mindfulness and yoga recordings, plan, garden, sort clothes and drawers, email, chat on the phone, do some research, sew buttons and clean shoes. I might even clean the conservatory windows .

I agree , I am never bored. However when you feel fit and health the lack of social interaction is the hardest thing when you are used to it.
Maybe I’m a ‘Contrary Mary’ and because I can spend so much time doing what I want, I don’t want to.

Our DGCs are all adult now and don't live near so we'll keep in touch as usual via facebook. DH and I are used to living and working together so the only difference will be not jumping in the car and going for a spur of the moment pub lunch or meet up with friends.

I have an old but much loved chair that needs upcycling so I might get stuck into that. If the weather improves I'll be gardening (no neighbours to worry about) and DH will be able to spend time pottering in his workshop.

Other than that it will be reading, watching telly and conjuring up some yummy meals with all the ingredients from my Brexit/Corona cupboard.

I'd be ok, I think. I'm quite easily amused, and always have a list of books I want to read, knitting to be done, house jobs that need doing etc, and I have a number of things recorded from the TV that I haven't had time to watch, as well as a stack of audiobooks to listen to.

It takes a long time before I get bored.

There's loads of films on Netflix, Skype, several half finished knitting projects, books, seeds to plant, weeds to lift, repairs, decorating to do, cake and biscuit baking and (at a stretch/last resort) cleaning!

It depends, of course, on whether or not we remain well

I would finish all those things which remain unfinished (although that could take months, not a couple of weeks).

I have a few jigsaws to do. I'd read books and perhaps watch more TV.

I'd tidy every drawer and cupboard and thoroughly clean the house.

My home is kept in good and clean condition but, if I had a fortnight alone, I think I'd take the opportunity to give it a "going-over".

I hope I don't have to self-isolate though. Let's hope the situation starts to improve. I read somewhere that the warmer weather could improve things.

I doubt I'd notice the difference tbh.

That’s awful ginny I can’t image going a month without seeing my children’s or grandchildren . It would seem like forever . Although I must admit I would love not to have to go to work aka “that place” . 2 weeks goes by in the blink of an eye but seems like forever .....xx

I would need to be able to go outside and get air, I would clean and tidy the house then walk in the garden drink wine read and surf the net

Exactly Gillybob. I’m lucky enough usually to see my family very regularly. Not seen them for nearly a month now except on FaceTime and it seems like an age. Even having a chat with DH is not the same when there are no new experiences to talk about.
Not feeling sorry for myself as I know how fortune and I’m able to keep myself busy I am but boy will I be glad when it’s over.

Sounds like heaven . Upside ......Potter around the house, read , do some work in the garden (am I allowed in the garden?) . Can’t go to “that sodding place” yeah what’s not to love?

Downside .... will I be able to see the grandchildren? Who will bring me food ?

Well , having virtually self isolated ourselves for the last 9 days ( 5 to go) due to returning from a holiday, I can tell you that even if you are fit and well it really isn’t much fun.
One can imagine doing all sorts of home based jobs and hobbies but I have found that when you don’t have the choice to go out that’s really all you want to do. We have been able to go out for walks in quiet parks but it is the social contact that is missing. I have missed several clubs and meetings, yoga. No meeting for coffee, no cinema, theatre, library. Thank goodness for WhatsApp and FaceTime.

flyingSolo I have an arrangement with all deliveries they
put them in the hall , takes me quite some time to get to front
door so saves them waiting.

No sorting as I don't horde anything.
It would be paintwork. It's been 6 years since I last did it so a wonderful enforced opportunity.
All according to the time of year ( spring/summer?) there would have to be gardening.

Well I'd enjoy the enforced free time..with H sent off somewhere so that I dont pass the virus on,..nobody ringing me up saying "will you...." "can you..."...got stocked freezer, cupboards, wine rack,its Spring so lots to do in the garden..then sit with a ?and look at the view,watch the horses and sheep..leave pjs on all day. eat what and when I want..no one else to cook for ...cough cough..oh heck definitely think need to self isolate now just in case....????☕?

Reading, listening to music, watching TV, talking to friends on the phone. Actually...not much change there!

No problem. A chance to catch up on tasks that are put off endlessly like tidying attic, sorting photos, downloading photos from pc on to discs, tidying computer files, sorting back garden, painting, tidy shed.
Fun things:: reading, keyboard, tin whistle, painting, jigsaw, guitar practice ( OH), puzzles, games, tv, Netflix. Two weeks might not be enough.

Sewing, gardening, reading, writing the essay for a course I am doing. The tutor always circulates her power point presentation to everyone after each class. DS, who is an academic has already sent me several links or pdf's of articles that are relevant.

I might well end up reluctant to give up my self seclusion!!

I'm sorry, Anniebach. Do you have to keep enough supplies in to last 3 weeks at a time or do you have some slight contact such as receiving deliveries?

Work on my Family History.

No problem for me, I only see someone every third week

DH is in the high risk group - may i self isolate on my own and enjoy the peace with Kindle, TV, knitting etc in the name of protecting him!!