2020 has been a difficult year for the human race in general, yes, I say the human race because COVID -19 could easily be defined as the worst crisis humanity has faced since World War II, as declared by the United Nations. Whether to label it as a health crisis, economic crisis or a financial crisis is what every expert or business guru seems to be debating about. The question we must ask ourselves is why no one is debating on the fact that COVID-19 is slowly turning into a ‘Psychological Crisis’.
In a recent study called “The US National Pandemic Emotional Impact Report”, jointly published by the Harvard Medical School and UNC School of Medicine on June 30th , 58% of the respondents were quoted as being more frustrated about not being able to do what they were doing earlier as compared to January 2020, 56% worry about the breakdown of society altogether and 51% feel more anxious or ill at ease. The reason I quote this study is that it is necessary for all of us together, be more rational, aware and cope better with not only our responses to people who have unfortunately contracted the virus, but, also ourselves and the way we deal with this while resuming our daily lives in a staggered manner.
I firmly believe, that despite the pandemic not going away anytime soon, our human race which has seen various plagues of grave nature, world wars, economic depressions, and great natural & manmade disasters will not only overcome but thrive exponentially by resorting to its exceptional instincts of adaptability and adjustment.
As we resume our daily lives in a staggered manner, it is important for us to not let this crisis turn into a Psychological crisis for our loved ones and ourselves. It is imperative that all of us keep ourselves in the best frame of mind, do things that make us ‘Happy’, and adopt activities or habits which help us achieve these stated objectives. While doing so, it is also important that we accept the reality of COVID-19 and take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.
As the great Arthur Ashe once said “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
So, be confident, prepare yourselves well, work towards your psychological and emotional wellbeing and most of all be happy!
About the author:
Dhruv Agarwal
A millennial and a young leader who likes to keep himself informed and involved in all walks of life.