The Corona virus pandemic is the game changer of the year 2020. Though Corona virus pandemic was unfair and everyone felt defeated, we must also be grateful to it. We have started to reset our priorities, realign our finances and rethink our careers.
7 Important Life Lessons The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Taught Us
- Prioritization
In this busy world, many forget to maintain a proper relationship with our family and friends. It is a good thing that the lockdown has paved way to rebuild and strengthen our bond with our family and friends. The realization that these relationships are the most valuable thing in our life has come to many people when they had to stay home throughout the pandemic.
- Health is Wealth
The fact that our health should never be compromised and should never be taken for granted was another important lesson that was learnt by everyone. People started to change their diet and preferred to maintain a healthier life style. As there was a lot of free time, people started to work on themselves by exercising and meditating regularly.
- Mental Wellness
As much as we pay attention to our physical health, it is important that we take care of our mental health as well. The lockdown has made us feel crazy, bored, anxious and stressed which is absolutely normal. So, it’s time that we address to those issues. Many helplines were available and people can contact there for mental help. We can share our problems with our friends and family. We can be someone’s listening ear. A simple hug and smile are enough to spread positivity.
- Save Money
The pandemic and lockdown were an unexpected event for all of us. Many people went into debt, many were employed. Those who did not have money saved, suffered a lot. So, it is essential that while we plan to spend money, we must also keep in mind about the importance of saving at least 20% of earnings so that it can be used during unforeseen emergencies.
- Safeguard Nature
Lockdown may not be beneficial to humans but it was very good to nature. The sky was clear and blue again. Pollution was reduced. These aided the survival of birds, animals and to regain their place in the ecosystem. Hence, it’s important to realize that we must protect earth and in return it will take protect us.
- Backup Plan
How much ever one’s career was successful before lockdown; it is not the same after lockdown. There was some loss. Hence, everyone should not confine to one single career, there must some idea of other things one can do with their skills. So, it’s important to have other career options as well.
- Life is unpredictable
The pandemic has shown us that we never know what might happen in the future. Change is constant. Life is short, we must enjoy it and make every moment count.
Lockdown has given us an opportunity to grow, to learn new things, to care of self, to appreciate nature, and to be content with what we have.
Cant agree more. Pandemic has taught us many things. The most important lesson is live everyday with great care and happiness because thats what we have in our hands.
I second your thoughts. Pandemic has changed our life upside down, also has been the biggest teacher of the years. The things we kept at ignorant in the rush, Pandemic, have shelved our pace to realize our deeds.
Totally agree with all your pointers. Prioritising and taking it slow is what I’ve learnt and trying to implement
So true Hema. The most important thing that pandemic has taught us is to value the preset and be grateful for whatever we have.
Really many things this pandemic has taught us. We were taking everything so lightly, be it our own health or Nature. Now onwards people should take very good care of their health and celebrate each and every moment of life.
Agree to all ur pointers. This pandemic was a blow to all to teach them about valuing life and nature. Securing oneself financially and not indulging in unnecessary pleasure n wasting time and money. Life is precious n this pandemic made it clear to us in BOLD.
So agree with your post-Hema. I have been living with fear and dread all this while and these are some of the things I have learned myself in this pandemic.
Can’t agree more that the lessons this pandemic has taught us will remain with us forever. Health is indeed our priority. For me, this period has taught me the value of spending time with family and being each other’s backbone through tough times 🙂
So agree with you. This pandemic has taught us a lot- the biggest lesson for me no doubt is – Health is wealth
Agree with the list completely, this pandemic has taught us to live with minimalism and appreciate the small things in life. However, I see scores of people who still haven’t learned any lesson yet. God help them.