Many GOODs off the one BAD

The best of us comes from the worst of situations

The world wide corona virus outbreak has left everyone of us stunned. But there are many good things that we can take away from this pandemic despite all the D that this C has caused.

Focus on essentials (HEROES) 

Cleaning staff, supermarket cashiers, policemen were not generally thought of as heroes before this pandemic. But this pandemic has highlighted the essential roles played by key workers who we all depend on somehow.

Community Spirit

Despite the fact that most people are shut away in their homes, many communities have never been closer. Community support groups have sprung up around the world with volunteers doing shopping and picking up prescriptions for the elderly and vulnerable. And that’s not to mention the community concerts and singalongs that have been taking place from people’s balconies, bringing people together with neighbors they may have never spoken to before.

Lesson for all

In the light of this huge contact crisis, we all have acknowledged the importance of personal hygiene. Not that people weren’t aware of it before, but hygiene isn’t something that is always at the forefront of your mind. When you stop to think about how many people have potentially touched that self-service touch screen or how many people have held that same pole on the bus, it seems obvious that we should all be washing our hands more.

Nature is healing

Due to the nation wide lock down in this pandemic, the air quality of the surrounding environment is better than ever before the industrialization. Alongside the reduction in air pollution, cleaner waters have been spotted in many locations across the globe.

Breakthrough - life restructure : Psychology says that people are more open to habit changes at times of upheaval, so the COVID-19 lock down is a great window for making lifestyle changes.

Whether it is pursuing a new career or focusing on family and friends, now is the time to make that move.

Reunited 

While many are spending the corona virus pandemic alone and unable to meet up with anyone in person, others have reported being more in touch with their friends and family than before. Furloughed workers may suddenly have found themselves with more time on their hands, while others might be reminded of the importance of family and friends in this time of crisis.

Thankfully, internet technologies have meant that many people have been able to reconnect with their loved ones online. 

Changes in work habits 

Many workers have taken their office jobs home with them and are now fulfilling the same role from the safety of their home. While some jobs cannot be replicated online, many people are saving time and money by not travelling. Whether it’s an hour’s daily commute or frequent business meetings around the world, that travel time adds up and can now be spent getting more work done or just relaxing.Changes in working habits may also encourage employers to switch from outdated business models that are over reliant on face-to-face meetings and fixed working hours.

Time for self

Data from different fitness tracking device companies show that people are getting better rest time than ever before since the pandemic lock down.

' This crisis has taken many lives whether directly or indirectly. I pray to god for the sanity and well being of all the readers here. Let us laud our true heroes and thank them whenever we get the break '

Peace out ! :)