At Testa Residencial, a property company specialising in home rental, we have always known the importance of what in these times is especially relevant: our house, our home.

We want to applaud all those who are helping to get through this health emergency; both the health professionals who are working without rest and those who add their grain of sand by staying at home.

Only if all of us, as much as possible, remain in our homes can we halt the spread of this virus. Today, more than ever, social responsibility plays a critical role if we want to beat this virus together.

It’s sure to be very hard for us, because we are used to enjoying the spring weather in the streets, parks and terraces, and, perhaps, for some staying at home will be difficult.

To make this situation more bearable, we want to share with you some ideas to make your stay at home more agreeable.

Whether you are the kind of person who likes to keep fit or you want to keep active so as not to put on weight, doing exercise routines at home is the thing for you. Both free-to-air and pay TV channels offer physical exercise programmes. This type of content is also available on the internet or you can watch our sportsmen and women trying to follow their training routines at home. Quite something to see in some cases!

Teleworking and the use of technology have become fashionable during this quarantine, so the best thing to do is to make the most of these resources to continue learning. Why not take part in a webinar to add to your knowledge about your profession? This is also the ideal moment to improve your language skills. Something we always say we should do but never seem to find the time for! Or why not take an online course on something you have always fancied doing as a hobby? Now there is time for everything. There are no excuses!

You don’t need to give up your social life entirely either. Not being able to leave the house or receive visits from relatives or friends doesn’t mean you can’t meet online. Why not arrange a virtual get together? There are many platforms that enable several people to connect at the same time by making video-calls. They even offer the possibility of playing online games together.

And if you are in quarantine with your family, why not enjoy a classic board game? There can be no better time to teach your kids the games you played when you were their age.

Another activity that many may miss during confinement is going to the cinema. Not so much the film itself as everything associated with the activity. Nowadays you have it easy. Many platforms offer a wide range of films to suit all tastes! So turn your living room into a cinema! Turn the lights off, make some popcorn and get the drink of your choice. You could even watch a marathon session!

If you like to cook but never have the time, now’s your chance! Get that apron on and delight the family with your best recipes. And if you’re on your own and like your food, it’s your lucky day: all the more for you!

If you fancy yourself as a cook, now’s the time to try new recipes. Many famous chefs are sharing their recipes and cooking tricks with lovers of gastronomy via social media. Take note of everything and add your personal touch.

Just as cooks and chefs share their culinary skills via the internet, other artists also share their art with us. Many famous singers and composers invite us to enjoy their concerts from the living rooms of their homes. And often have more spectators than in a stadium!

At Testa Residencial, we encourage you to remain indoors and make the most of this stay in your home. Remember! #QuédateEnCasa and enjoy your home.