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Staying inside all day and night has definitely given us the extra time we had been wishing for before COVID-19 took over the world. That extra time, whether you wanted to use it to exercise more, to cook, to spend with your family, or simply to relax and watch a movie, is now in abundance. <\/p>\n

However, while all of these are great and totally doable, especially now, it\u2019s also important to invest your extra time in personal development. While some people have already been home for about two weeks, engaging in time killing activities just to make the days go by faster is a given. But, how many of us have invested our extra time into activities to stimulate our brains or to expand our knowledge? Whether you take a course pertaining to your job field, learn a new language, or just find ways to be more positive through these challenging times, it\u2019s essential to allocate some time each day to learning something new. <\/p>\n

Here are several courses, free and paid, offered by various prestigious universities and learning platforms to take advantage of during quarantine. <\/p>\n

The Science of Well-Being<\/h3>\n

Offered by Yale University, The Science of Well-Being<\/a> course led by Psychology Professor Laurie Santos is just what we need during these challenging times. In particular, it teaches some fundamental ideas to help us live a happier, more productive life, which is truly a great skill to have. Aside from keeping you busy with weekly course goals while staying inside, the skills gained from this course also help you incorporate specific wellness activities into your life \u2013 both now and once you step back out into the real world. The course is free and runs for 10 weeks \u2013 a relatively small commitment for a happy life. <\/p>\n

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Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills<\/h3>\n

Life as we know it is experiencing drastic challenges and changes. Nevertheless, it\u2019s important to keep a positive and optimistic attitude. In the Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills<\/a> course, Professor Karen Reivich, Ph. D. teaches about the importance of using protective factors, such as mental agility and optimism, for resilience in both personal and professional circumstances. Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, this free course is a great opportunity to learn how to manage anxiety and focus on being grateful, both of which can be essential skills to have in dealing with the current situation, as well as in your normal, daily life. <\/p>\n

The Science of Happiness<\/h3>\n

University of California, Berkeley Professors Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas, through the The Science of Happiness<\/a> course explain what it means to be happy and live a meaningful life. Not only does this course provide insights into what this means, but it also details how each of us can incorporate happiness into our own lives. This free, 11-week course is a great way to use your time at home to learn how to be truly happy. <\/p>\n

Duolingo, Babbel and Lingvist<\/h3>\n

Those who had travel plans they had to cancel or reschedule, and even those who didn\u2019t even get a chance to book their trip yet, can consider this situation an opportunity to better prepare for future getaways. And there\u2019s no better way to prepare than by being able to understand, if not even being able to say some useful phrases in the language spoken in your destination. So, while you\u2019re stuck at home thinking about your upcoming vacations, imagine that you\u2019re already there and learn what the natives are saying. Just hop on Duolingo<\/a>, Babbel<\/a> or Lingvist<\/a> and choose the language you want to become fluent in. <\/p>\n

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Online Course Collections<\/h3>\n

Everyone has a variety of interests in addition to what they studied in college. And while you may have wanted to take other courses for your own personal interest, time and money may have permitted you from doing so. But now, there are ways to embrace your personal development in as many subject areas as you\u2019d like by taking courses in pretty much anything. Furthermore, with the extra time you have on your hands during this quarantine, now is the time to learn something new that can benefit you personally or professionally \u2013 or simply for fun. Various course collections are offered directly by many universities, such as MIT<\/a>, Yale University<\/a>, Stanford University<\/a>, and Harvard University<\/a>. Furthermore, on Class Central<\/a> and Coursera<\/a> you can also find courses from any university on essentially any subject. <\/p>\n

Being stuck at home is hard, no doubt, but it can be easier if we know how to use our time wisely, not only make it go by faster, but also to walk out of the quarantine with some new knowledge. So, take advantage of the perks of staying at home and use this opportunity to engage your brain! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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