The Key Lessons From The Lockdown To Keep With You

by | January 14, 2021, 7:29 IST

How to embrace the new year with confidence

2020 was a year filled with ups and downs and things we didn’t see coming. If you look back, it has been quite the adventure even though we may not have seen it like that at the time. However, there are a few lessons to remember as the  vaccine rollout begins and some parts of the world slowly return to normalcy, these lessons should be embraced and remembered as we move ahead. 


Live in the moment

Most of us spent this year in an anxious state of mind. Do you want to know why? Because, uncertainty about what is going to happen next, can surely crush your spirit and leave you in fear. Our human minds can’t handle not being able to plan our next move. We live for Friday; we live for that holiday and we live for things that don’t belong to today. However, if you learn to live in the moment and stop planning, you get to truly treasure the day at hand. 

The importance of quality time

If this year has taught us anything, it taught us about meaningful connections. Before the pandemic hit, it was all about group gatherings, big dinners and attending the most happening party in town. However, did we ever stop to think about if any of our outings truly made us bond with the people we were meeting? Did we ever get quality time with them? This year, every time we met someone, we valued it. We shared our struggles with them and relationships that may have seemed frivolous before, blossomed into deep connections.

Slow your roll

Prior to 2020, we had so much happening in our daily lives, that our days were filled with constant action. All of sudden, it slowed down and the silence filled our hearts with despair. However, it taught us how to appreciate the small things in life. We cherished  time spent with our families and made time for hobbies that we were always passionate about but never had time for. We got the opportunity to slow down and find meaning to our lives.

Discipline is key

Falling of balance was a tune everyone was singing during the lockdown. However, the balance was found by all when discipline remained intact. Ensuring that you keep a routine with your day even when your days aren’t filled with the familiar, was key. By doing this we learnt a very important lesson. Discipline is not garnered only when you have things to do. Discipline comes from you. If you want to live a balanced life, no matter what life throws at you, you have to keep a routine for yourself. This is the only way that you will stay mentally content.

As we all embrace the new normal, let’s not forget the lessons we learnt this year and be grateful for what it taught us. Because, more than anything, it tested our strength and we all made it through. Life will always be like a video game. To get to the next level you will always have difficulties to overcome. But just like any video game, your ability of getting to the next level depends on your consistency and the belief that you can.

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