I totally get the intent behind all these "you don't have to be productive now" tweets, but depending on how long we're all home, you probably should at the very least try to be. Now what 'productive' looks like may vary. You decide what's appropriate.

But actually, a new skill or hobby could also be a great distraction, as well as something that may help you out longer term.

Whether we like it or not, the world hasn't stopped, and life after this pandemic might be very different. I'm not saying burn out at home and do things that add to your anxiety, but sitting on social media or being a couch potato for weeks or months isn't likely to help either.

Also, if you're still employed, earning your full salary, and you can work from home, you should be. If you're not doing the work you've been paid to do it's a disservice to everyone who no longer has that luxury.

Again, don't overwhelm yourselves with activity, but remember that even as we're all stuck at home, anxious and restless, real life is happening. This is real. This is part of our lives.