Limitation due to the Corona COVID-19 pandemic has affected the productivity and mental health of many people, some of them even seek solace through cyberspace, filling it with creative content to free themselves from boredom and fear.
From that, many have become inspired, informed, and entertained by creative content from people all over the world.
For some people, limiting activities can actually make them more creative and develop themselves so that they can maintain their mental and physical health.
1. Experiment
Experimenting is the main part of making a material. Use inexpensive materials and household items to free the mind.
2. Exploring
To get rid of boredom, study and explore personal history in family, relationships, and incidents that have occurred. This method can be made into a story in the content to be made.
3. Research
Pick up the books that are on the 'For Later' shelves, and listen to podcasts from writers and intellectuals. Explore more about subjects and issues that might prompt you to respond.
4. Connect
Don't just be an observer, but contribute to it. Suggest topics for group discussion, assign daily assignments to fellow creative writers, then create collaborative projects.
5. Documents
Take advantage of solitude to organize studies, sketches and artwork. Get a better understanding of the practices to be carried out.
6. Improvise
If you don't have access to the tools and equipment to be used, don't let it stop you. Improvise with a new set of resources that can generate new jobs.
7. Contribute
There are many prized activities or competitions offered out there, don't hesitate to join them if you feel you can. You have nothing to lose by submitting entries for new knowledge opportunities and prizes.
8. Improve skills
Get new skills to strengthen things to be done. The virtual world will become an important income generator for those who sell and teach in the arts.
9. Make a plan
Although not sure when conditions will return to 'normal', but be prepared for the future. Commit to goals, refine your portfolio, and devise a plan to market yourself.