- Make no mistake, people across the globe would be reeling under the influence of COVID-19 fatigue as the year 2020 continues to usher in debilitating challenges one after another with still no signs of the pandemic getting reigned in. Successive bouts of waves witnessed in scores of countries are plunging the economies to never experienced before depths. Precious lives and livelihoods of millions who are lost will remain an indelible anecdote that will be spoken about for centuries on. And the wait for vaccine endures.
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- Amidst raging pandemic induced economic downturn, pessimism, and general despondency bogging humankind in the face of unparalleled circumstances staring at us menacingly, it is extremely cumbersome to avoid being saddled by an enormous amount of negative thought processes. Many would agree that one of the most visible sacrifices forcibly extracted from us since the last few months would be to unwittingly let go of that playful banter and joyfully humorous streaks usually associated with the lighter side of life.
- Extraordinary situations surrounding us have rendered the majority of us to forego our natural instincts in the face of mounting hardships. People who by nature are fun-loving, not used to taking life’s vagaries too seriously, consummately habituated to maintain level-headed disposition, not deviating one bit from the equilibrium of harmonious living, and counting blessings the life has to offer bountifully are also finding it equally challenging to ward off negativities afflicting in more than one ways.
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- What are the options available to ensure we do not lose our ways in the face of unforeseen assaults on the mental faculties? Engaging in some worthwhile constructive activities like reading, writing, exercising, traveling – wherever permissible -, watching television/digital content/entertainment portals, and of course, working to fulfill domestic and professional commitments might mitigate pressing trials and tribulations to a great extent. Avalanche of cynicism dotting our psychological landscape deserves shielding, you see.
- Trust me, the general weariness factor sneaking into daily existence is subconsciously eating our diligently cultivated resistance, and arresting the same assumes paramount importance for all of us. Easier said than done but do we have any alternative other than leaving no stone unturned to set about conquering our inner demons come what may? It is not out of place to reiterate yet again the power of thinking positive and the power of spoken words to remain relevant under the thankless conditions most of us find in presently.
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- Quest for finding Silverline without sacrificing the sense of humor and ability to laugh at our plight as also without considering investing too much on life’s incomprehensible narratives, yielding very little anyways, should be the guiding light. Paradoxically speaking, the only undesirable element we all should be wholeheartedly welcoming is to stay COVID-19 negative as turning positive spells big trouble as is known. Stay tight, for good tidings are not too far away!
