When
we talk about the COVID-19 virus, all we can think of is people suffering and
dying, unemployment, the GDP going down, many companies running out of
business, and what not. Well, it is difficult to think of anything positive
which is coming out of this pandemic.
However,
although, this virus comes with lots of unfortunate events and fatal deaths,
there are also some positive effects which I would like to highlight.
Lifestyle
During
this pandemic, many people realized the vast difference between necessities and
luxurious lifestyle. People realize the differences between assets (storage of
foods) and liabilities (shopping, EMI schemes). Humanity played an authentic
role to cover the gap between the rich and the poor, the upper and the lower
class.
Expenses
Moreover,
middle class were on the verge of doldrums because they got trapped under the
EMI schemes and other luxurious facilities which they cannot afford.
The
calculation, organizing and planning for the budget all were useless during
this time. However they have learned to save money. Savings and investments are
learnt by classes because of this situation.
Liveliness
Many
quotations of liveliness were found in the social sites because people started
to realize that maintain real friendship on social apps is quite a task, the
real fun begins and ends with closeness and fondness with their circle of care.
Even
pillow fights are more lively when offline. Out of network helps one be in the
moment. They started to talk so much so that 363 friends online can wait.
Hygiene
For
the precautions from the corona virus, the prime minister proclaimed to wear
masks and compulsory use of sanitizers that helped to take care of themselves.
People feel bored at their homes and started to clean all of the things they
never had.
Many
people were too afraid of corona so that they started to clean their
surroundings. Safety, hygiene and cleanliness played an important role in this
unprecedented situation.
Business
Mostly
in the rural areas and small the household, people started their own business.
Tailor shops made a huge profit by making masks. Women entrepreneurs started
their small food business and received a large number of orders. People started
to respect more towards agriculture sectors, although farmers play a key role
in the development of the nation.
Self-Love
Some
people also started to focus on themselves, they started to exercise
regularly. They also learned new fitness techniques such as palliates, callisthenics,
yoga, tai-chi and meditation techniques.
Maintaining
self-discipline and regular exercise help them to become more energetic,
enthusiastic, creative and innovative. Now people are ready for the battle of
their life.
Love
People
are busy in their work so much so that they were not discussing their hectic
life with their partner, children, indeed, this pandemic help them to spend
time with their loved ones. Spending time with their partners’ aid their strong
relationship bonds and also developed notions to tackle their situations
together.
Pollution
Governments
tried their best to clean water bodies and other tourist places from years but
fortunately this virus helped to clean that for free. Pollution from
factories, private vehicles and other sources were damaging the atmosphere.
However
the situation is much better now because of the Lock down, which was announced
due to the corona virus. Air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution
dropped significantly during 74 days lockdown period.
Education
Students
started to focus on their knowledge, skills and other qualities rather than
rote learning. Many students learnt new skills from online websites and
application and improved their knowledge rather than seating exhausted in the
classrooms.
Students
started to focus on knowledge instead of a degree. Children smiled ear to ear
because it was the first time they received a long vacation and promotion
without examination.
Development
Many
organisations started online career development classes for free which helped
to increase quality employment. People started to read books, watch videos to
improve their listening skills, public speaking skills, writing skills they
also develop their spiritual knowledge and financial knowledge.
Hobbies
During
a lockdown, many people took up new hobbies to help themselves fill their time.
People are seen as creative in several ways. Cooking and baking have majorly
experimented.
Few
also focused on keeping themselves healthy by doing exercise and yoga. People
also loved reading books and narrating stories. Everyone tried something out of
their comfort zone and learnt something new and spent lockdown with their
family.
Family Time
With
the fast-paced lives people hardly spent quality time with their family
members. Covid-19 pandemic allowed balancing the relationships and
strengthening the bond within the family members.
Healthy Eating Habits
With no options of eating food from outside, we were restricted to home food during the lockdown. People experimented lots of innovative food items with the help of social media.
But no matter how much one wanted to have a pizza or a burger,
it was made in your own house. Hence, as a result we all ended up eating
healthy and homemade food by loved ones.
Routine
Pandemic
has given a good opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle. It has forced us to
change our daily routine. Doing exercise early morning, healthy breakfast and
work from home have made our routine comfortable.
Strength
Lock down
gave us time to focus on our strengths and weaknesses. It helped us to improve
and work on our weaknesses physically and mentally both. Regular exercise and
yoga improve one’s mental stability. Covid-19 virus has caused lots of
unfortunate circumstances.
However,
there are some positive effects too, and although we all are trying to give our
best to come out of this situation, let’s not forget about the good changes
which was brought in, in our lives.
Written
by - Vinayak Mehta
Edited
by – Adrija Saha
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