Maximizing the Lockdown Period

In this period where the pandemic virus COVID-19 is rampaging through the world, Nigeria is no exception. This period has led to the enforced lockdown to help curb the spread of the virus. It is a great opportunity, as many will use this time to take the needed relaxation they need. Many will even use this to catch up on movies they haven't seen in a while. While taking a leisure time out is great, it's easy to while away time without doing anything constructive especially as there is no end in sight to the lockdown. 

This period of lockdown is a time of opportunity, an opportunity to learn whatever you want to. They say, "Success is opportunity meet preparedness", there are some people that see potential opportunities to excel in any situation they find themselves. This is one of those times, you should seize this opportunity.

One of the ways of maximizing this period is to set goals, whether daily or weekly goals. You should have in mind what you are willing to accomplish so that you won't be distracted. Maximizing this time is getting the best out of it, achieving more with focus and no distraction.  This is a time to practice and work at your goals.

Ways To Maximize This Lockdown

• Take your time to discover yourself. It's never too late to learn who you are.
• List the goals you want to work at or things you have always wanted to get done.
• Create a schedule to work at these goals, so as to stay consistent.
• Stay away from distractions especially during the time you are working on your goals. You can always get back to your fun activities after accomplishing your daily goals.
• Be consistent. It's only when you are consistent you see the reward of your efforts.

Winston Churchill said, “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential.”  

Remember, when opportunity meets preparedness it leads to success. This is the time to work at being prepared, whether to land that job, ace that interview or exam, learn that skill, read that book, whatever your goal is, make this time worthwhile.