Being cooped up at home, with more time on our hands, has turned many individuals into a new version of themselves. Some have become bakers and eventually small business owners, others have learned they can cut and style their or someone else’s hair, and many have grown a small patch of jungle in their living spaces.
We also have instant celebrities who regularly post videos on TikTok and those working on becoming their stronger and fitter self by working out.
Of course, there a lot more ways people did and still do to use their time better or cope with the stress and anxiety this current pandemic brings. It’s all a matter of seeing things with a fresh perspective—as a brand of lager beer puts it.
Young online personalities are just like many us. They have turned to various coping mechanisms to adjust to life in the current normal.
Staying committed to fitness
During the quarantine, Brazilian model and actor Daniel Matsunaga decided to try a new workout routine, using a Heineken keg as weights.
Camille Co also got creative using the five-liter keg to work out. “No gym? No weights? No problem,” she said. After consuming the Heineken keg with friends, she uses it as a substitute for weights.
Pursuing one’s passion
Brand ambassador Kerwin King has recently found time to rediscover with two of his old passions: collecting comic books and vinyl records. He even finished reading a comic book in one sitting, while listening to one of his favorite artists and enjoying a Heineken beer.
Dominic Roque misses the racetrack, but he channels his energy into his newfound love for photography. When he started his company, Domo Caps, he learned that there’s always a fresh experience waiting to be discovered. His business has now grown bigger than he expected, and he is exploring different ways to be productive while ending his busy days with a bottle of lager beer.
Appreciating the simple things in life
Mike Miguel loves surrounding himself—and his feed—with plants. During the quarantine, he finally got to channel his “inner plantito” again. He shared he had gotten so caught up with the city life ever since he moved to Manila that he had forgotten how therapeutic it was to be one with nature.
Spotting opportunities to enhance relationships
With the current boom in the plant business, financial advisor Degee Razon decided to help his mom grow hers. During this endeavor, he discovered that a lot of his friends find joy and comfort in taking care of plants. He said helped the business increase its financial gains, but the real benefit was growing closer to his mom.
Focusing on self-improvement
Ukrainian model Vladimir Grand said he was not the type of person who was fond of reading books, saying “it takes me forever to finish one.” But with extra time on his hands, he did his best to read more. He improved his English vocabulary and pronunciation through reading.