It isn’t unusual to hear of people picking up new hobbies during the pandemic. As per actor Kareena Kapoor’s recent posts, her son Taimur has developed a penchant for baking and gardening. “Gardening, cooking or art-based activities compel you to use multiple senses at once, while being present in the moment. And so, they serve as informal mindfulness exercises,” says Dr Nahid Dave, a psychiatrist at Thought Matters.