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5 Habits we acquired during the pandemic that are too difficult to change now

We watched our favourite movies and discovered some very fantastic series on various OTT platforms when we couldn’t get to the theatres.

New Delhi: The Covid-19 pandemic, which caused lockdown, was a yorker that none of us could handle. Overnight, we were imprisoned in our homes, unsure of what would happen next and terrified of the terrible epidemic that was sweeping the globe. We were being attacked by something unseen by the naked eye.

However, with the passage of time, everything begins to fall into place. And, over time, we all become accustomed to our new reality, which has come to be known as ‘the new normal.’ While we try to return to the normalcy of the pre-covid era today, some changes are simply too difficult to restore.

1. Work from home has become popular, and we all enjoy it:

I’m aware that some people are opposed to working from home. However, the majority of people choose a hybrid reality, which is fantastic. Who’d have guessed that one day we wouldn’t have to go to work every day and could earn money while sitting in our pyjamas at home? WFH has the advantage of being more convenient, and many people prefer it.

2. We’ve become overly reliant on social media:

The pandemic paralleled the social media world’s two polar opposing colours. On the one hand, humanity came to one other’s rescue, and during the second wave, social media posts and stories were overwhelmed with calls and sources for oxygen cylinders. Then there was the flip side, which included mental health depletion, excessive social media trials, increased screen time, and social media anxiety.

3. We started making family time a priority:

Many of us were so consumed with our work and other commitments before the epidemic came that we neglected to spend quality time with our families. If nothing else, this lockdown taught us to slow down and appreciate the time we have with our families, especially our parents.

4. We realised that information can be received from anyplace and can be about anything:

Many of us enrolled in online courses to broaden our knowledge and skills. It’s worth noting that these classes weren’t just about academics. They discussed musical instruments, baking, psychology, philosophy, and pretty much anything else. And it was fantastic.

5. It’s possible that we’ve fallen in love with OTT:

OTT has shown to be a lifesaver throughout the pandemic. We watched our favourite movies and discovered some very fantastic series on various OTT platforms when we couldn’t get to the theatres. With so much wonderful things to consume, life in lockdowns became a little easier to navigate.