Never has news been so predictable. Before I read the newspaper or begin watching news on TV, I know for sure what its contents are going to be. It appears that everything else which mattered just a few days ago no longer matters. What about the US–China trade war? Or Brexit problems? Or the Venezuelan crisis? Or the problems of migrants in Europe? Nobody is talking about anything but Covid-19.
And that’s understandable as the corona crisis is indeed one of the most severe threats humankind has faced. You must do all that’s needed to protect yourself and your family. That includes staying indoors, washing your hands often and maintaining social distance. This is not the time to bring out the daredevil in you. Just follow the health advisories.
The stock markets world over have fallen dramatically. Needless to say that there are many opportunities out there, so get into buying mode. But more than that, use these times to reset your lifestyle. As we have been cut off from our daily lives, there is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reorganise ourselves. That includes developing useful habits and getting rid of the unproductive ones.
For instance, currently, you would be forced to cut on your expenditure as there are no avenues to spend. Amazon isn’t delivering. Shops are closed. Hotels are out of service. You can’t travel. So, you can reset your spending behaviour. You can take a look at your investments. If you have been ignoring them, this is the time to reset that behaviour too. What about reading your book that has been lying there somewhere in your cupboard? How about watching some classics? Exercising? Meditating? There are many reset opportunities available today.
Sooner or later the old life will resume—deadlines, traffic, pollution, junk food, smoking, drinking, etc. I have come across videos showing how desperate some people have become because of the lockdown. Others are complaining of boredom. This too shall pass. But till that time, let’s put this time to the best use.
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