The coronavirus imparted every aspect of our lives. And although we all agree how horrendous this whole situation was, we couldn’t disregard the fact how this mandatory pause benefited us to some extent.
Last updated: December 4, 2024
Life Doesn’t Stop When You Take a Pause
Life hasn’t stopped either during the imposed pause during the Covid-19 pandemic nor after it. Yes, this new disaster changed our lives in the most unheard way.
The coronavirus impacted every field and almost every business. There was a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. Almost every one of us dealt with emotional rollercoasters. Yet, amid all that chaos, we couldn’t dismiss some unexpected and even positive effects the temporary pause brought us.
4 THINGS THAT HAPPEN WHEN WE TAKE A PAUSE
1. Healing Connection with Nature
When we take a pause, a voluntary or imposed on us, we search for isolation and solitude in nature. We spend less time strolling bustling city streets and more time walking or hiking in nature.
Nothing changes. Yet somehow parks, forests, hills, and mountains become our safe harbors. We can’t get enough of nature’s miracles, colors, and smells. Even rain, snow, and strong winds don’t bother us anymore. Suddenly, we see all the beauty around us that we have been taking for granted for years or maybe even decades.
2. Deeper Connection with Family and Friends
One of the most difficult things we all had to go through during the mandatory pause during the pandemic was social distancing. Yet while being physically disconnected, we connected on a deeper level via Skype, FaceTime, and simple telephone calls.
We don’t need another pandemic to take a voluntary pause and reconnect with friends and loved ones. Yet it feels like after just a few years of distancing, we need to take another pause to reassess our relationships, to become genuinely interested in the lives of others, and spend less time online and more time offline.
3. Take a Break to Prioritize Your Live
Don’t wait for stress or health issues to stop you in your tracks. Slow down now. Take a pause to set your priorities straight. Figure out once and for all what’s important and what needs to go. Re-evaluate your goals and dreams, your business and work. If something doesn’t serve you well, it’s time to let it go or replace it with what excites and motivates you.
4. Take a Pause to Take Care of Your Health
Take a short break from all the dining out and unhealthy store-bought snacks. Start cooking for yourself and your family regularly, prepping food for a week more often, and surprise your friends with a homemade dessert out of the blue. Furthermore, make it a habit to do yoga or walk a few miles daily. All these little pauses will improve your health and the quality of your life tremendously.
