Covid 19 12 Apr 2020

5 Important Life Lessons To Learn From The Covid-19 Pandemic

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the world has in many ways come to a standstill. The markets are in lockdown mode and with travel restrictions in place; it appears as if the whole world has turned upside down.

The only few items that dominate the prime-time news is the number of deaths and the negative impact resulting from the global pandemic. In a short span of time, the impact it had on the market and the economy is something that has put a lot of stress on the people across the globe. The death and destruction in its wake have forced us to stay indoors and maintain social distance, in order to reduce the virus from spreading further.

Amidst all of these, there are a few life lessons the crisis has imparted and it will help you in good stead in the coming days.

1. Making compromises on certain fronts will be of great help: It is always tough when you are forced to remain at home. A lot of people do complain about complete boredom and loss of self-esteem. But you must remember that this is a period of crisis and since it happens to be a global pandemic, with you staying indoors, it will help to stop the spread of the virus.
   By making some compromises in the form of not venturing out of your home, you are doing a great service. This too will pass and very soon, but until then, please make sure to stay indoors.
2. Maintain personal hygiene and wash your hands: For your own good, it is better to observe and maintain personal hygiene. It is known by now that by washing your hands with soap and alcohol-based sanitizers, there is a greater chance of killing the virus. By strictly following personal hygiene and remain clean, you have a good chance of withstanding the threat emanating from the virus.
3. Work from home for a few days: Due to the advent of technology and the availability of online resources, it is now possible for most people to work from home. In fact, by staying at home with the help of remote technology, you have a good chance of focusing more on the task at hand. At the end of the day, what matters most is your overall safety and on working from home, you will have lesser distractions to deal with!
4. Appreciate and learn to respect nature: Some people are of the opinion that the Covid-19 pandemic is a way of getting back at us. All the years of exploitation, aided with massive deforestation and rising pollution levels have left the earth gasping. But now, with the forced lockdown and industrial activity almost shut down, nature is finally getting back in shape. This is why we must learn to appreciate nature and look for ways to keep it safe.
5. Focus on what you have and not on what you don’t have: Taking into account the pandemic factor, you are forced to remain in isolation. All you have is your family members. At this time, when it becomes necessary for you to maintain social distancing, it is almost useless to fret over things that you don’t have. You need to learn to remain content with what you have. What you are doing is for your own good and do take solace from the fact that there are millions like you who are facing the same dilemma, as you are doing now. So, it is better to stay at home and enjoy it!