Year 2021- The Good, the better and the best

You may be wondering how can someone write on 2021 so easily especially when none of us were aware of the dreadful 2020 while we were welcoming the year on Dec 31, 2019. We all wanted 2020 to be a fruitful and an overwhelming one, but our expectations turned out to be tragic.

A year to be marked in world history

Lives were lost, emotions were shattered, peace of mind taken away, businesses closed, unemployment level skyrocketed and most notably a thick cloud of panic casted a shadow over our day-to-day lives. Pregnant women feared to give birth because of the contagious nature of the virus and even the babies were categorically named as 'Generation C' in some articles.

Extensive research found out that the virus happened to spread rapidly via sneeze, cough and while talking. Handshakes became a threat to our lives; imagine world leaders and thinkers banning handshakes just to keep themselves out of the treachery of the virus and claim their lives. 

The world came to a halt.

We can no longer move out being carefree.

WE GOT MASKED.

It is indeed, a disturbing phase and diving deep into it will lead to more pain and fear. Instead, we must be hopeful about 2021on account of it being a 'vaccine-launch and availability' year that will bring a sigh of relief. 

The objectives of this blog are:

1. To spread positivity
2. Rebuild lost hopes and 
3. Help people come out of the gravely situation.
4. Get acclimatized to the 'new normal'.

The Prelude to hope:

According to the sources, 52 vaccine candidates are already being tested on humans and as we all know, they are meant to prevent an infection and not cure. On an average, vaccine development takes 10-15 years and is a complex process as compared to non-vaccine drugs. But looking into the current crisis, researchers have moved in leaps and bounds to accelerate the process of availability.

Pfizer's vaccine has proven to be 90% effective in Phase 3 trial as on Nov 11, 2020 which is a significant breakthrough to help bring an end to the global health crisis. This is a mRNA based vaccine widely grouped under 'Genetic vaccines' that deliver one or more of the coronavirus's own genes into our cells to provoke an immune response. They claimed to supply up to 50 million doses in 2020 and 1.3b in 2021. Several others (10 vaccines) are almost on the verge of joining the team. 

With an effectiveness of 94.5%, the vaccine from Moderna has added a feather to the cap.

Both the vaccines are waiting for the emergency use authorization from the USFDA. Post-authorization, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention will make recommendations/protocols for who should be first to get vaccinated. Once the worldwide distribution of the effective vaccines take place, it will lead to the shrinkage of the pandemic and life will return to normal.

Think positive.

Work from home culture- 

Each of our lives has an epicenter on account of which we tremble in response to all mishappenings at that point. The arrival of COVID19 was one such mishappening.

It is when the pandemic forced office-goers to work from home that they felt a sudden wave of happiness and excitement which continued to remain in some and slowly diminished in others. The very thought of managing both home and work 24x7 crashed heavily on us. The only waving thoughts in our minds were managing kids, household chores along with office work.

Many of us started complaining. Quarrels and arguments peaked not only among couples but also with other family members staying under one roof. We faced one of the most challenging scenarios of retaining relationships.

 

Friends, as 2020 has compelled us to adapt to WFH culture, this will continue to happen until and unless we, as separate individuals, practise the art of anger management, stop feeding our ego and start focusing on our work.

During the lockdown, I have seen people who have initiated diverse activities like the following- 

• Zumba training classes.
• Some spoke about their workout routine and how they have lost weight.
• Many invested in stock market for the first time and learned to read the pulse of the market.
• New entrants in YouTube.
• Online education courses like Udemy and Coursera offered discounts. 
• Focus on how to get fitter.

The sole mantra is - Become so busy in the goal of self-improvement that there will be no room for negativity. 

Everything is in the mind- the willingness and unwillingness to do-totally depends on you. 

Few real-life anger management strategies are given below which were fruitful to my friends and closed ones.

Five magical anger management tips/techniques at home- 

INDULGE IN MEDITATION for at least 15 mins/day with any soft relaxing music of your choice. 

Do not let your mind control you instead CONTROL YOUR MIND. Our minds have a tendency to control our emotions irrespective of whether the outcomes are good or foul, be careful.

ZIP YOUR LIPS when you foresee a chance of an argument. Remember, the tongue is the biggest enemy and spoils relationships when misused.

SELF-ISOLATE from the spot of disagreement in a separate room or corner of your house and come out once you are calm and ready to talk.

Try to DIVERT YOUR MIND IMMEDIATELY from the reason of annoyance or pain caused by others to watching some motivational videos, reading books, cooking or anything you prefer.

These might be difficult but once you start executing and converting them into your HABITS, you will definitely witness a massive difference.

Yes, 2020 was indeed a bad year in human history but 2021 will definitely spark a new hope within us. It will not be able to wipe out our memories for all lives which were lost but let us raise our level of optimism for the upcoming year.

P.S- Your suggestions for my next blogpost are welcome. Enjoy reading and continue to enrich your soul.