LOCK DOWN

During this year 2020 our generation has first experienced nationwide lock down which our earlier generations may not have also experienced, In fact people never ever thought of that they shall be locked down at home at a stretch for 3-4 weeks or even months. To fight the threat of Covid-19, the entire world has locked down and this is an entirely new lifestyle system with which people needs to be used to.

An ordinary person who has been very outgoing , social , hardworking , professional needs to cope up with this sudden lifestyle change where he is locked up at home for 3-4 weeks at a stretch. In few countries, it maybe for months. This will have a lot of negative impacts which varies at different level of the society. 

For a person who has been working in sectors like Travel; Industry, Media, Engineering, production etc , where he or she needs to go out , travel a lot for his or her job needs to gets used to this new lifestyle change and set up the mind and body system accordingly. In case a sudden change like lock down ties him up where he is to work from home and is restricted from going out, most of the cases it  has a  stress giving effect . One must need to follow a few remedial steps to get out of this stress.

a)      A very active person when locked down feels jittery, restless and frustrated. One needs to be positive in mind and put himself into some constructive job to get his mind diverted.  He can either get into some unfinished project which he always thought of finishing, or it can be some passion which he could never get time for. One should also be very active physically during the lock down period as lack of Physical exercise will lead to lethargy and in turn bring negative thoughts.

b)      Covid-19 is creating havoc worldwide and the death toll is rising every day.  Try and get away from the number of deaths which will only bring panic in one’s mind. Rather focus on how any person gets treated and cured from this disease.

c)       Do not panic unnecessarily which will only have negative effects on both your mind and health. We all are fighting worldwide with the help of our Governments and have the trust to win this fight.

d)      This Lock down might have some negative effect on the entire economy as such, many may have professional hazards and might even have the fear of losing their job or salary cut. Take this as an opportunity to fight back where you may even need to reboot your professional life with a new opening.

e)      Children are affected the most during lock down as they are the most active members of our family. Communicate with the child and let him be active indoor. Try and have some playing session where you get involved with some physical activities.

f)       We have been hearing a Term called SOCIAL DISTANCING which I feel should be rephrased as Physical distancing.  You do not need to be distancing with others socially specially in this age of internet and social media. Be active on social media platforms, Phone calls.  Take this as an opportunity to speak to the people you has long forgotten. Physical distancing is only required to spread virus but there are no bars on being social no virtual world. Communicating gives you the opportunity to be vent out your stress.

g)      Take care of the elders of your family and plan your future days. You may need to book the necessary items like food , Medicine etc well in advance s that you do not panic thinking of shortage of mandatory items at home. Proper planning will save you from stress and panic of shortage of necessary items.

Following a few proper steps with an positive attitude will make you lead a better life all through the lock down period. In fact, Lock down gives you an unexpected period of time to spend some valuable and quality time with your family which you may have been loosing all these years due to your heavy professional lifestyle.

Be safe, be positive and be happy. We all shall overcome this unprecedented situation with our joint efforts.

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