The Baseline (Old)

1. Just because we are self-isolating doesn't mean we have to be alone. Connecting with others is so important for our mental health and sorry, social media doesn't count. Thanks to technology, we can easily keep in contact with friends and eat lunch, drink wine, or even work out together while actually separated. Apps like HouseParty or Zoom (they can be downloaded on both laptop or mobile) make this possible - and no one will even judge you if you stay in your trackies. Maybe.   2.  Make use of what you've got in your house already and follow a makeup tutorial on YouTube or style new outfits using pieces from your wardrobe and taking photos of each outfit. It may be the last thing we feel like doing, considering some of us are working from home or have lost jobs, but it's a great time to explore some self-creativity without having to spend a cent. Plus, it gives you time to practice the perfect look for your out-of-isolation-debut.   3. For those who want a safe space to practice their painting skills, dig out or buy some paints and visit the Bob Ross channel on YouTube. There's nothing more relaxing than picking up a paintbrush and listening to him speak, and you'll even learn some little life lessons along the way such as - "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

1. So, you never finished that university degree or always wanted to study philosophy? Now’s the perfect time to sign up for a MOOC (massive open online course). They are free courses offered by universities, colleges and other educational institutions from around the world, on subjects ranging from artificial intelligence and the biology of cancer, to understanding modern sculpture. You can do a whole course or a single subject.  2.  Dig out your sketchbook, a pencil and head over to the NGV Channel to take part in free, online drawing classes. The four-part virtual series will see Victorian artists like Minna Gilligan, Lily Mae Martin and Kenny Pittock showing you how to draw using step-by-step instructions. The classes are free to join and start Sunday, April 5. The classes will be uploaded at 9.30 am on each day, and will remain on the NGV Channel indefinitely. 3. Are your brows feeling slightly neglected? We know ours definitely are. Never fear, 'Amy-Jean at Home' D-I-Y Brow Care Kit is here to rectify the... situation. The AJ Brow Styling and Maintenance Kit includes a Brow and Lash Comb, Micro Stroke Pencil, Brow Beam and more, as well as a free Personalised Colour Matching, to get your eyebrows back on track for your next Zoom call.