Tips from the lockdown princess!

So now that we all know what indefinite lockdown feels like we can all relate to the one and only Rapunzel, the lost princess with long golden hair who was locked away up in a tower where no one could find her. If anyone knows the angst of social distancing, it’s Rapunzel! I mean not only did she not have a balcony, garden or terrace, but the kid couldn’t even go grocery shopping! 

But instead of focusing on the struggles of being locked away, let’s take a look at Punzie’s approach and how she made it work for herself (feel free to sing along):

Seven a.m., the usual morning lineup

Start on the chores and sweep 'till the floor's all clean
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15

Ok no need to get up at 7:00 unless you really want to, but house chores are always a good way to keep yourself moving plus we all know mindless work can be therapeutic whether you do it at the start, middle or the end of your day.

Rapunzel sweeping from Disney's Tangled

And so I'll read a book

Or maybe two or three
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
I'll play guitar and knit
And cook and basically
Just wonder when will my life begin?

Yes! Read all those books on your shelf you never thought you’d have time for plus more! How about trying a new art you’ve never tried? Painting, sketching or pottery even? It’s also the perfect time to learn a new instrument as you can put your new talents to the test by playing for your neighbours in the opposite building!

Rapunzel and her books from Disney's Tangled

Rapunzel painting from Disney's Tangled

Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
Sew a dress!

Games! Good for distraction to make time fly. Baking always a good shout given we could all do with a little comfort food! Don’t forget your workouts! Gotta keep those muscles moving. Stretch it all out!

Rapunzel baking from Disney's Tangled

And I'll reread the books

If I have time to spare
I'll paint the walls some more
I'm sure there's room somewhere
And then I'll brush and brush
And brush and brush my hair
Stuck in the same place I've always been

Beauty! Don’t forget to brush (and wash) your hair, maybe try out some new styles. Also a great time to experiment with make up and all those looks you were always too much of a wimp to try!

Rapunzel brushing her hair from Disney's Tangled

See it’s not all that bad! There’s so much we can do to keep ourselves busy bees. If there is anything in the song you haven't tried yet, why not give it a go! Perhaps if we have the same gusto as Rapunzel did, we will all at last 'see the light’ and live happily ever after! Let’s hear it for Punzie!

Rapunzel from Disney's Tangled

By Tasneem Mahmoud