Finding the silver lining during the pandemic

Have you changed for the better staying home for the last two months?

60s have you changed for the better, staying home for the last two months?

About 43 percent of people are saying yes to that question?

According to a new survey from ?g electronics company.

We wanted to find out if you felt the same way?

Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki joins us live now?

Nick?

Xxx george and katie?

All this time at home has made us rediscover some old favorites, like doing a crossword puzzle or maybe even dusting off some of these board games.

Most popular of all, has been spending some time outdoors, taking a hike or a bike.

Xxx the covid downtime has given him more time to pursue what he loves.

Meanwhile, joanna martin and her family were wrapping up a relaxing bike ride?

She says the coronavirus break has turned her into a true foodie.

"i've picked up the hobby of making new foods and baking and just spending more time in the kitchen and we are definitely outside as much as we can be because?

To keep them entertained and to keep us off the couch, so it's been good."

S her daughter tatum has also picked up a new hobby from one of her brothers.

Nats: laser pew pew "you can play laser tag with him, that's something you've done in the quarantine, huh?

Mm.hmm."

Jeremy klatt?

An avid outdoorsman hasn't started any new hobbies, but is enjoying the additional time to get outside.

"i've always liked to get out in the woods a little bit so, for me it's kind of the same as its always been."

Klatt tells me his sons have joined him on hikes.

He hopes others too will take this time to embrace the great outdoors.

"with less things to do, the survey also says nearly 25 percent of people who developed new habits or hobbies during the lockdown found that they helped them relax better.

Many even reported sleeping better at night.

Live in mason city, nick kruszalnicki, kimt news 3./// thank you nick.

Nearly 45 percent of the people who took part in the survey revealed they are keeping closer contact with family and friends through technology, like skype