1. Money Management
No one knew that we would be quarantined for months and people who are not well to do enough will suffer "to the extent of being extinct". It is better to learn something new daily rather than cribbing about the current situation. This time teaches us the importance of savings, investment (Right Time and at Right Place), eagerness to learn new things which will directly/indirectly help us grow mentally.
2. Communication skill
In general, the human brain has thousands of imagination/thoughts daily out of which we tend to share quite a few with our closed ones due to lack of communication skills. How do we fill those gaps? How do we improvise? There is a number of Free courses (especially on Youtube) online to go through, which will definitely help you improve this skill. Daily a 5-minute video/course while you are quarantined or whenever you are free will surely be fruitful in the long term. The best alternative is to read books which can motivate you and also it will improvise your reading ability which will directly enhance your communication skill. Rich Dad Poor Dad can be the book you can begin with.
3. Digital Skills
It is not a hidden secret that in today's time, people are inclined towards Technology. As a basic example, prior to this lockdown person used to travel to different nations for presentations, training, etc however now due to lack of traveling this has changed/switched to " Zoom" meetings. This has become possible only because of COVID-19 and people understand that this solution is more cost-efficient. People generally say they want to grow in the tech world. Below are some skills which you can develop during this lockdown.
- Learn Digital Marketing - This is a vast subject where you can learn about SEO, Affiliate marketing, Facebook Ads, etc. from which you can initiate your second source of Income.
- Learn to create/manage Apps and Websites - You do not need a skill of creating/developing an App rather you need a business mindset wherein you can hire people, and the App/Website created and sell the same at 10 times of its developing cost.
Ideas for Students - Developing skills with entertainment.
4. Video Editing
Who does now know Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram where people post videos to express their feelings and to share their thoughts. It is such a competition where people can pay you the unimaginable amount just because they are getting famous on social platforms because of your editing skills. If you have this skill then there is no stopping for you from earning while studying. Adobe Premiere can be one of tool where you can begin your practice. Just initiate, and you will find much better tools to enhance your skill.
5. Movies
Enough of learning new skills? Well below are some of the most entertaining movies you can watch and of course as this topic is about developing skills and enhancing knowledge, so I am sure you will learn from these movies.
- October Sky - Movie to boost your psychological knowledge
- Interstellar - A must watch for science and fiction lovers.
- The Shawshank Redemption - This will test your patience and make you trust in God.
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