There’s no doubt that the outbreak of COVID-19 has caused/is causing horrific things and negatively affecting the lives and livelihood of everyone everywhere. Our hearts go out to everyone directly affected by the virus and we are so grateful to the hardworking doctors, nurses, and other people who are fighting this on the front lines while putting themselves at risk in the process. While there’s a ton of negative things to be said about what’s going on, we’ve put together a lighthearted list of positive things about this unique time we’re all going through.
No need for excuses- You won’t have to make up excuses as to why you can’t make a dinner, party, or another social gathering. There’s no need to generate ideas on how you’re going to be sick that day (one month in advance), you have another commitment, etc.
Knowing what you really need- You’ll finally have the opportunity to see what you need and what you don’t. If after all of this you haven’t touched some of the books on your bookshelf, it’s probably a sign that you don’t need them and can let them go.
Quality family time- It’s not very often (ever in most of our lifetimes) that almost everything in life is cancelled and we have the time to spend with our loved ones. Cherish it!
Time- Time itself is a gift. While not all of us have the next who-knows-how-long off, if we have time on our hands, that is something very rare. Great inventions and ideas have come from people who took the time to dream or observe things. If you find yourself with a lot of time, use it wisely and you may find yourself in the history books as the next Thomas Edison (or insert historical character you aspire to be here).
Becoming more resourceful- With the widespread temporary business closures, now is a great opportunity to use things that you may have considered junk just a week ago. Reusing things isn’t just economical, it’s great for the environment as well.
Learning a new skill- There’s never been a better time to learn something new! There’s tons of online classes and how-to videos so you can learn new things.
Living a cleaner life- The importance of cleanliness couldn’t be stressed more than it already has so now is a prime time to make our home healthier with a deep cleaning. If you don’t know where to start, try searching for tips on Pinterest. If you need professional help, it is still available.
Outdoor time- As of the time of writing this article, we are still permitted to go outdoors for running, hiking, or walking as long as we maintain social distancing. We live in a beautiful place to live so why not get outside and enjoy it?
Time to exercise- There are many local gyms offering online workouts you can do from home. Join the party!
Appreciate nature- If you have a window, open it and listen to the birds chirping. There’s a lot of beauty in nature that you can observe from the comfort of your own home.
This wasn’t meant to be a comprehensive list of everything positive about this situation so we know there’s a lot we missed. Why not take the time to write out some of the positive things you have found about this situation? Dwelling on the good can make us much more equipped to deal with our current situation, whatever that is.
