Hi 🙋 i am Priyanka Baranwal. Welcome to my blog! By the way, i am an author, and a blogger, poet, guitarist and podcaster. Know more About Me. Let's talk about the post idea now, shall we? 😊

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The COVID19 pandemic feels like a giant mountain. This tiny virus is making all of us feel stuck and compressed. Regardless of what we do, everyday is a new peak to gawk at and struggle with.

You'd be amazed to know that we can actually do something about it. Let's learn. For a change. Here are a few quick super-easy and affordable tips to get you started:

1. Udemy - Udemy has over 155, 000 courses to offer. From Spiritual practices to technical skills, you can gain knowledge just by sitting at home. 

2. Join a distance learning course - Let's not staying-stuck-at-home flatten the learning curve. Join a distance learning course from any reputed college or University. Online education is high on-demand. 

3. Read as many books as you can - If you've read my previous post, you already know that i am reading 3 books in a day. Reading opens the gates to many worlds and opportunities. Find out your interests - Fiction or Nonfiction. Classic or Contemporary. Romance or Tragedy. Thriller or Comedy. Endless genres to pick from! My short story series - One-cup stories, please! - is at your disposal too. This series has quick reads which you can enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. Now the title makes sense, right?

4. Get a job - List out all your skills and experiences and apply for a job. Alternatively, you can give tuitions, organize an online book/homemade craft/bake/book sale (i did an Online Mega Book Sale two weeks ago. Let me know in the comments if you want the details), cook and deliver food for COVID19 patients and their families at low cost etc. Get paid for what you have to offer even if the pay scale is small.  

5. Learn an instrument - Even though i have been unable to play my guitar since past one month or so (sickness, COVID19 vaccine and some loss of motivation), i know how playing an instrument gets you stronger and wiser. Playing guitar (or any instrument) equals to pitting yourself against a challenge every day which you have to win over with sheer determination and will power. 

Above are some of the best ways to milk this pandemic phase. Do let me know which one turned out the best for you.

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