It has been almost two years since the coronavirus epidemic became a part of our lives. During this process, everything that we thought would not be possible at first happened, and we humans had to adapt to the new order shaped within the framework of the COVID-19 epidemic. However, were the things COVID-19 taught us just bad things? Or have we gained some useful gains with the pandemic?
on March 11, 2020 world Health Organization; officially recognized the existence of a deadly infectious disease epidemic and announced it to the world. COVID-19With the entry of the . ‘definite’ He taught us bitterly that we should not look at him with his eyes.
In order to spend these extremely difficult 1.5 years, which we are under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, without deteriorating our mental balance, most of us unique methods We have developed: While some of us evaluate this process to improve themselves in the things that they are good at, some of us have always wanted to start it but “There is no time” We saw it as an opportunity to realize our dreams that we never dared. However, there are some habits gained by the pandemic that are for the majority, if not for everyone. general – pass We think it is. So what are those things that COVID-19 has taught us? Let’s see together.
7 helpful things the COVID-19 Pandemic has taught us:
- To teach to wash even those who do not wash their hands after the toilet
- The importance of the mask
- The existence of such a thing as personal space
- Comfortable clothes such as tracksuits can be worn outside.
- It is possible to spend quality time alone at home.
- Adapting to the changes
- Nothing in life is guaranteed
Teaching handwashing even to those who do not wash their hands after using the toilet
rightly; before COVID-19 washing handsIt was something that most of us considered unnecessary unless there was dirt in sight. The pandemic has taught us that microbes are ‘everywhere’, not just in the seemingly filthy things. Unfortunately, knowing that the COVID-19 virus, which we cannot see, can be on the door handles, on the sofa we sit in the cafe, and even on our phones that we cannot put down; Anyone who values their life a little at regular intervals wash your hands or out of nothing to disinfect provided. Even the ordinary flu, which we see as simple, can have very serious consequences and that COVID-19 is not the only virus that can cause death; diseases that threaten our life much earlier than that When we think that it already exists, this actually doesn’t sound like a much worse habit.
The importance of the mask
Although its widespread use all over the world started in this way, in fact, your mask in daily life Its use did not start with the COVID-19 pandemic. The mask, which has entered our lives as a necessity at some point, is not common, but like some countries in Asia. poor air health quality Some people living in countries used it in their daily lives. It seems like it will be just as difficult to get rid of the mask, which I guess we all have a hard time getting used to. Let’s say tomorrow they announce the end of the COVID-19 pandemic: Which of us from now on will be more comfortable like the subway or bus? crowded and closed areas Can you enter without a mask? When we think that the mask is like a part of our body, it seems that we will continue to live with masks for a while even when the pandemic is over. After all, once a habit is gained, it is very difficult to give up.
The existence of such a thing as personal space
When we think about personal space it was always there, and it was pretty important to some of us—except for the people who were breathing down our necks at the grocery store. Let’s be honest; While there are so many alternatives, which of us can stay further away from the people we don’t know who are standing at the bottom of us. uncomfortable haven’t we been Or that unknown person who came and sat in the seat next to you when there were so many empty seats in the movie theater? Social distancing rule Thankfully, we come across such situations less frequently now; However, in order to gain this habit, it can easily be transmitted from one person to another at close range. to a deadly virus It would be much better if it wasn’t needed, of course, that’s separate.
Comfortable clothes such as tracksuits can be worn outside.
We are aware, tracksuits were worn in daily life long before COVID-19; but with the pandemic, the number of people in sweatpants we see on the street, in the cafe or here and there a serious increase It is an undeniable fact. Due to the epidemic, personal or compulsory from quarantines First, many of us go to meet friends in sweatpants. sloppy We are so accustomed to wearing comfortable clothes at home while we are finding it, doesn’t it seem like you’re overdoing it with a little care nowadays? We can see the effects of this situation very easily even when we browse the shopping sites or stores a little; because there is an increase in the clothes sold in this direction.
It is possible to spend quality time alone at home.
Yes, outside as we wish, without feeling constantly at risk to roam freely we missed a lot; however, for a very long time, especially when no COVID-19 vaccine has been developed and the epidemic is more dangerous. stay at home we had to. What would we do if we went out? shops, cafes, restaurants, parks – in short, every place where we could go out and meet with our friends was closed for a while. I passed these too – if you remember, we were allowed to go out only during certain hours. Well, then, we are all at home. ways to spend time without getting bored we developed.
While some of us spend these times by finally starting the series that they have wanted to start for a long time, watching the movies that have been on the watch list for years, and reading the books that they could not find the opportunity to start; Some of us have various skills such as knitting, painting or improving our cooking skills. new hobbies acquired. It is a fact that the negative effects of the pandemic far outweigh the positive effects; However, we have to be alone with ourselves, albeit by necessity, and on the other hand, we need to spare time for things that we cannot spare in the midst of the busy life rush, and that we are not even aware of. to discover our ways provided.
Adapting to the changes
things we are not used to to adapt it often looks pretty scary to us; Even if we know that good things will happen as a result of this adaptation process, we go beyond our familiar borders. step into the unknown It has always been a concept that requires courage. However, there is something that should not be forgotten that it is not possible for us to make progress unless we give something of ourselves on the way to development; This has been the case since the beginning of humanity. Going beyond the borders of what we are used to with the pandemic, adapt to a new order we had to.
Thus, with COVID-19, we have learned once again that adaptation is not an arbitrary situation most of the time, a must. However, this is not necessarily a bad win. Throughout our lives, we will have to adapt to innovations that occur many times due to different reasons, even if not due to a pandemic. Therefore, we can look at the glass half full and assume that we have passed a difficult test and look forward to the smaller changes that will happen next. more easily We may think we will adapt.
Nothing in life is guaranteed
From the moment we are born and thrown into life, some things take such a place in our lives that naturally these things always this way We think it will happen. We assumed that when we went to the market on our street, the same person would always greet us at the checkout, that we could always go to our favorite cafe and have a cup of coffee when we went out, or go out for fun with our friends whenever we wanted; However, the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately makes this situation very easy. can change in an instant taught us the hard way.
Those who hated going to school before the epidemic began to beg for schools to open, and those who preferred to stay at home rather than go out began to look forward to the days when they could go out again. Not being able to see our friends and family members that we are used to seeing every day for a long time means that they are for us. how valuable It made us realize what it is. And perhaps most importantly, COVID-19 tells us how much man actually is. a social being is; how much we need each other to survive that we need taught.
Although we want the pandemic to go away from our lives as soon as possible, we hope that we will learn from this process as everything returns to its original state. useful things we do not forget at once.