Dawn
Well don’t get me wrong, Covid 19 is terrible and I have no doubts about it, but even the worst situation can bring some positive effects even if it is unintentional.
Air pollution has reduced drastically, and we are breathing purer air thanks to the number vehicles off the road and almost negligible air traffic.
City workers are enjoy the days of reduced stress due to time spent in commuting to work.
Organizations are discovering the joys of work from home – they are saving loads of money on electricity, housekeeping, cafeteria and travel.
People are buying less , consuming less and wasting less – put it down to non availability of supplies or lockdowns.
Hygiene is getting its rightful place in life. I am washing hands more often, cleaning the door knobs, handles taps and such more often. Good habits are worth cultivating. It is said that when you do something for 21 days it becomes a habit, hopefully the world will be a cleaner place after Covid 19.
Social distancing could give people more time to cultivate hobbies and interests. I saw my neighbor taking pictures of my garden today, I have never seen him on the terrace in the last five years I have lived in this house.
Parents are now doing hands on parenting without shipping of their kids to football, basketball, swimming , summer camps etc.
Pet are happier as they see their masters and mistresses at home all day, as they are working from home.
More people are cooking at home and discovering the joys of cooking due to fear of eating contaminated food.
This may also be a opportune time for couples to work on their relationships. It may also generally be a time for catching up with dear ones.
These are some positives, right?
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Do you think Covid 19 has some positive effects?
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Is there something you would like to add to this list? Please do so in the comments.
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Every thing (event) has its good and bad sides.
But when we are facing then negative side it is often hard to see the positive side of that event.
After all the bad comes the good. I am sorry for all the victims. This may give us a positive example of how we should live in the future. I posted a post like this. Thanks.
These are tough times and we need to be positive. I read your posted and commented I think.
In some situations the bad always brings the good in us. This is especially when an endemic and pandemic hits a region and the world.
Another thing is that it aids us to reflect on our lives and how we react towards people or how we treat them.
I agree with every word you have said. Difficult situation always brings out the best in most of us, though there are always some exceptions to everything.
But I do love the way it makes us enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life as we reflect on it.
Yes, it has opened our eyes on the importance of appreciating small things and has simplified our lives.
Looking at the bright side is always a wise thing to do.
Looking at the bright side keeps us from stressing too much.
I only watch the news to get updates. Staying home is a good thing. Stay safe.
The news here is only covid 19 for ten to fifteen minutes.You take care and stay safe as well.
Yes , nature has always different way for positive purpose
True , the swans are back in animals are crossing roads without fear. Nature is taking over.
That is true, the swans are back in canals of Italy, animals are crossing roads without fear. Nature is taking overall the space she owned.
As you probably saw, I wrote something similar but much shorter. I always want to find a positive part in the worst thing
I read and commented as well . This post is late by two days. It was submitted for approval on Wednesday so it looks like a repeat. 😀
With us we say that every thing is good … well I remember the case when they announced that in China the most polluted days per day killed 3000 people so this corona virus is innocent of pollution ….. because of viruses in China 3500 people have died … now the situation is much improved and the air is much cleaner … I completely agree with your thinking, dear Dawn
True, China has one of the worst pollution levels in the world. With less pollution people who suffer from respiratory problems will have some relief.
Yes, everything bad has a positive side. Coronavirus is bringing relief to the Earth that was already suffering, a period of rest for nature and the world is really, really positive. But we hope this situation does not last too much and it is going to last too much. There is something funny, a lot of couples are going to enjoy a lot of time together, something that is great but I have read that some couples were divorcing and their divorces have been postponed because of coronavirus so they have to live with a partner they do not want, this is comic really. Perhaps if they spend time together these couples that were divorcing change their minds. Who knows!!!
That may be true, Alberto, but conversely I am sure that there are many couples who only succeed in staying together because they spend a lot of time apart. When forced to spend 24/7 together they may find their incompatibilities exacerbated! Oh well, I am happy I do not fall into that category, as both me and my missus have been working mostly from home for years. Keep well!
Who knows really, maybe the common enemy could bring them together. 😀
LOL that is a great observation. I believe most of these decisions are taken in the spur of the moment. hope something positive like that happens, we could all do with some good news.
Trying to peel the negative off and sharing the positive is a solid idea.
I can’t watch the news at night now and I don’t surf internet news as much because of all the negatives.
I think it’s important to stay informed in the situation we are in, but only by reading reliable sources. In times of social stress, fake news can be very disruptive.
it in fact can be. it is more that the news can be gotten in one small burst a day.
That is very true, fake news could be really dangerous.
The news is only Covid19 here. There is so much bad news all around. I wanted to share some good news but as usual the post was delayed by two days and there were a few similar posts like this one on Virily LOL
i would go with great minds think alike, ergo all the similar posts!
Very nice of you to say so 🙂 Practical as always.
a friend of mine always said, when you can see through the eyes of another. It helps you understand what you see.