Looking on The Bright Side of Covid

Written by Bertha

No one is finding these times easy but here is a thought-provoking question, can we all possibly look on the bright side of COVID-19?

I believe that this pandemic should not frighten us but bring us closer to our families and loved ones during this isolation. I believe that we are being given another opportunity to make things right. Partners should be more intimate, families should be more united (spend time together doing some indoor games and activities), parents should spend more time with their children and communicate more with them. You have this isolation period to correct so many mistakes you made. Also, do not stay idle during this period, be more lucrative, do more research, invest in your mental and physical wellbeing, read a new book, have a daily routine, learn new things, spend some time to reflect and meditate, acquire new skills.

Change your mindset and outlook on this pandemic and you can channel your idleness and paranoia into a strong formidable force that will drive you to achieve change and success.

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The best thing you can do now is plan for how you can adapt your daily routine, and that of others in your household, to be able to follow this advice. Some of the ways in which you could prepare include:

make sure that you keep in touch with friends and family over the phone or through social media

• Think about things you can do during your time at home. Try and keep yourself busy with activities such as family games, cooking, reading, online learning and watching films.

• Some jobs have made the necessary adjustments to enable their employees to work from home and if this is something you are not used to then try your best to learn how to do this by watching videos on how to use the software or apps your company is using or asking someone to teach you.

• You may also find it helpful to plan in advance what you will do for the next couples of weeks by making a calendar on daily tasks to be accomplished.

• Do not forget that physical exercise can be good for your wellbeing. Look for online classes or courses that can help you take light exercise in your home.

• If your job has been put on hold then search for online jobs (remote working) which you can do from the comfort of your house and earn some money.

• Most importantly utilise the resources available to support you and your family during these times.

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Things are certainly not going to be the same but with the right mindset, approach, planning and preparations we will all go through this and grow stronger together, stand taller and be proud of ourselves. We are overcomers and will surely overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

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