The outbreak of coronavirus has definitely changed everyone’s life from being in a productive state of working, socializing and having a home life to being forced to stay at home.

As the situation worsens in some parts of Australia, staying productive will be challenging.

So how do we keep ourselves laser-focused during this time of crisis? We have jotted down a few strategies which you can use after which you might consider this quarantine period a blessing in disguise.

1) First, it’s important to break your day into chunks

It’s important to consider that while you are at home, you are contending your timetable with others at home-so it’s important to schedule manageable time blocks together with taking dedicated breaks during the course of your day.

While everything else going on in the world is uncertain, at least your routine and your activities will be predictable!

2) Do not stop learning

If your schools or offices have closed down, or you lost your job, do not lose hope.

There are a countless number of things you can do to keep going and striving. Pick up a new hobby or focus on your existing one. Enroll yourself in a new course in Coursera or cook a meal for your loved one. Do whatever you can and stay busy and believe you me, once you start working on something, time will fly! I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying ‘an idle mind is a devil’s workshop and makes a person lazy.’

3)Talk to your friends and family every single day!

Talk to your friends and family every single day. Staying connected to people can help to boost your energy and help you stay positive. It also plays a significant role in enhancing one’s mental health.

Additionally, you can always connect with people virtually. Join groups on social pages. Interact with people with similar interests-you’ll be surprised to find some interesting people out there and you never know when you might get some positive insights.

4) Focus on your physical health

Wear your shoes and go for a walk or a run. If you want to stay indoors, there are plenty of home workout options-hold a plank for a minute or jump roles. Move your body and improve your mood immediately!

5) Practice mindfulness

Being present in the moment and centering your attention to what you are supposed to be doing will take you to great heights!

Mindfulness expert Gloria Chadwick says "by focussing on simple things like making your coffee-making it a special time to meditate-it can actually make you calm."

These strategies can help you to stay focused but make sure to listen to your local government and their rules. Take care of yourself because if you are feeling sick, the matter of being productive and getting stuff done won’t even matter anymore.