by Sibahle Magadla
1. COVID-19 has made us realize that the world’s most precious commodity is human life. We are learning that our genuine relationships matter.
2. Staying home means less money spent on transport/commuting, entertainment, eating out, etc. I hope you’re saving where you can!
3. The lockdown period means a lack of (or at least reduction) of FOMO. With most people staying home, the absence of anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere is a source of freedom!
4. The pandemic has made us more conscious and vocal about the inequalities which exist – highlighting the importance of generosity, consideration, and empathy.
5. The pandemic has fueled greater prioritization of water and sanitation – especially in areas where this was not prioritized.
Studies reveal that the pandemic has increased solidarity, translating into elevated Patriotism and Pan-Africanism. For example, doctors across the African continent are finding innovative ways to tackle the pandemic; young South Africans have found creative ways to address human rights challenges; we are also witnessing the budding of technological platforms to protect and empower gig workers whose employment has been threatened in this period.
With fewer cars and factories running, there is less burden on the environment which is great for sustainability!
The pandemic has exposed our shared fragility and vulnerability – regardless of your position in life, your status, power or popularity. Truly, we are all equals!
The pandemic has shed light on the real cracks in our social system. Perhaps this has crystallized for you the type of impact/contribution you want to make in society going forward.
Finally, COVID-19 is giving you the opportunity to create a new normal for yourself. You have the power to curate the life you want – without the old societal constructs that guided what ideal success and happiness look like.
This article is not meant to water down the disaster that is COVID-19. Rather, it is meant to remind you that you can still finish strong. Take the time you need to mourn what you hoped 2020 would be: then create your own standards and embrace new goals – start again if you have to.
Lockdown or not, happiness is defined by our relationships, living authentically, and making a difference. Likewise, crisis is the cradle of creativity. 2020 has presented you the opportunity to relish these things.
Don’t write 2020 off! Guard and guide your thoughts to make 2020 your best year! It’s up to you.
1. COVID-19 has made us realize that the world’s most precious commodity is human life. We are learning that our genuine relationships matter.
2. Staying home means less money spent on transport/commuting, entertainment, eating out, etc. I hope you’re saving where you can!
3. The lockdown period means a lack of (or at least reduction) of FOMO. With most people staying home, the absence of anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere is a source of freedom!
4. The pandemic has made us more conscious and vocal about the inequalities which exist – highlighting the importance of generosity, consideration, and empathy.
5. The pandemic has fueled greater prioritization of water and sanitation – especially in areas where this was not prioritized.
Studies reveal that the pandemic has increased solidarity, translating into elevated Patriotism and Pan-Africanism. For example, doctors across the African continent are finding innovative ways to tackle the pandemic; young South Africans have found creative ways to address human rights challenges; we are also witnessing the budding of technological platforms to protect and empower gig workers whose employment has been threatened in this period.
With fewer cars and factories running, there is less burden on the environment which is great for sustainability!
The pandemic has exposed our shared fragility and vulnerability – regardless of your position in life, your status, power or popularity. Truly, we are all equals!
The pandemic has shed light on the real cracks in our social system. Perhaps this has crystallized for you the type of impact/contribution you want to make in society going forward.
Finally, COVID-19 is giving you the opportunity to create a new normal for yourself. You have the power to curate the life you want – without the old societal constructs that guided what ideal success and happiness look like.
This article is not meant to water down the disaster that is COVID-19. Rather, it is meant to remind you that you can still finish strong. Take the time you need to mourn what you hoped 2020 would be: then create your own standards and embrace new goals – start again if you have to.
Lockdown or not, happiness is defined by our relationships, living authentically, and making a difference. Likewise, crisis is the cradle of creativity. 2020 has presented you the opportunity to relish these things.
Don’t write 2020 off! Guard and guide your thoughts to make 2020 your best year! It’s up to you.
When 2020 began, most of us had very high hopes. Little did we fathom that we would soon long for clarity and certainty, a “light at the end of the tunnel”. At this point, the tunnel appears with no end…
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has induced many disturbances – from death to an economic downturn.
I was chatting recently to an older family member who was active in the apartheid struggle. She shared how back then you could at least identify the enemy with the physical eye. The Coronavirus is the invisible enemy – making it harder to defeat. Furthermore, one of the most frustrating things the pandemic has induced is uncertainty which fuels anxiety.
In his article on how to have the best year of your life, Robin Sharma says,
Remember that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.
Robin Sharma
A bad start to a new year can set you up with a negative mindset for the rest of the year. In an effort to overcome bad thoughts with good ones, listed below are 10 positive outcomes of this pandemic.
1. COVID-19 has made us realize that the world’s most precious commodity is human life. We are learning that our genuine relationships matter.
2. Staying home means less money spent on transport/commuting, entertainment, eating out, etc. I hope you’re saving where you can!
3. The lockdown period means a lack of (or at least reduction) of FOMO. With most people staying home, the absence of anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere is a source of freedom!
4. The pandemic has made us more conscious and vocal about the inequalities which exist – highlighting the importance of generosity, consideration, and empathy.
5. The pandemic has fueled greater prioritization of water and sanitation – especially in areas where this was not prioritized.
Studies reveal that the pandemic has increased solidarity, translating into elevated Patriotism and Pan-Africanism. For example, doctors across the African continent are finding innovative ways to tackle the pandemic; young South Africans have found creative ways to address human rights challenges; we are also witnessing the budding of technological platforms to protect and empower gig workers whose employment has been threatened in this period.
With fewer cars and factories running, there is less burden on the environment which is great for sustainability!
The pandemic has exposed our shared fragility and vulnerability – regardless of your position in life, your status, power or popularity. Truly, we are all equals!
The pandemic has shed light on the real cracks in our social system. Perhaps this has crystallized for you the type of impact/contribution you want to make in society going forward.
Finally, COVID-19 is giving you the opportunity to create a new normal for yourself. You have the power to curate the life you want – without the old societal constructs that guided what ideal success and happiness look like.
This article is not meant to water down the disaster that is COVID-19. Rather, it is meant to remind you that you can still finish strong. Take the time you need to mourn what you hoped 2020 would be: then create your own standards and embrace new goals – start again if you have to.
Lockdown or not, happiness is defined by our relationships, living authentically, and making a difference. Likewise, crisis is the cradle of creativity. 2020 has presented you the opportunity to relish these things.
Don’t write 2020 off! Guard and guide your thoughts to make 2020 your best year! It’s up to you.
