What's positive with the COVID-19 pandemic?
Benoit Chambon
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Tell us (at least) one positive thing that the pandemic has brought you (stay strong guys! 😃 )
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Vinh@kureikain
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it gives me time to work on my saas https://hanami.run
the wfh policy save 4hours of commute per day
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Forced a large chunk of the population to accept personal responsibility for managing their own work. No more 1960s working while the boss is watching :)
Nothing much changed for me personally because I always worked from home. But I saw two great things that happened in our city last year. First, they made a real beach (well, almost real, there was no sea) right in the center of the city. They said that since people couldn't go to real beaches, at least let them enjoy the sand and the sun here in the city. Second, they alllowed all cafes to place their tables everywhere on the streets, even on central squares, to help them recover their businesses. It was a really joyful atmosphere all around the city in May while we were getting back to normal from the first wave, I hope they do it again this time.
@artem_smirnov Wow! Smart initiatives! What's your city?😍
@benoit_chambon Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹. We've got an awesome mayor.
forced reflection because of broken routines. Also better oversight of what the kids are learning and what they enjoy about school.
@katerinabohlec I do agree: it pushed us to change the way we used to organize our days, weeks, etc.
I guess you enjoyed the spent-time with your kids more than ever ;-)
The worldwide responses to the COVID-19 induced pandemic has also introduced innovations that will advance the conduct of clinical research. For instance, Anti-viral treatment R&D has been prioritized and Regulatory and Institutional Review Board are expediting preparation, review and approval of clinical research.
I'm terrified of public speaking, and now that everything is online I'm ready to talk to any event all day any day.
@angrigoryan__ well, I guess it's easier for you then! Maybe you'll soon be able to speak in public! 💪
More time to focus on yourself and pick up new hobbies
@sabrinab92 if you gained more time for yourself, I assume it's because you work more often remotely and spend less time in transports, so your new hobbies are at your's aren't they?🙂
koinju
to be able to wear birkenstock all day long :D lol
keypup.io
Less alcohol, more pushups 😅
On a more serious note. I have found a new balance. Working from home allows me to spare more "me-time" (due to less driving). I work more on side-projects, I cook more, and I workout. Walking outside has never been so precious.
@cica_laure_mbappe wow! indeed! It has permitted to focus even more on ourselves, focus on what really matters.
It forced the remote work movement into the mainstream. This, in turn, caused people to adjust their priorities and redefine what it means to "go to work".
I think the pandemic also helped people to not take some things for granted. Basic everyday things such as going out to eat, traveling and attending events now have more value.
@joegiglio See the Spotify example: people are now paid with their salary (based on their location) but can work from anywhere now! That's incredible!
I miss pubs & restaurants so much... #Toulouse
Well, there's a lot of negative stuff. And as someone who has witnessed how devastating it has been to people around me, it's tough. But, it has helped me appreciate the small things and forced me to stop delaying dreams. Plus, a lot more me time which transforms into more side-projects & hobbies.
@henry_dobson We can't ignore those negative stuff, it's a fact, and I can't contradict you. But, in this context, it's in important to focus on little things, like you said, that surrounds us, and that we have forgotten😌
There's nowhere to go out, so you can sit inside and work.
@aleksandra_vovchenko It sounds more like something negative for you, doesn't it?😅
Well, I'm really thinking that personal space game is finally having a level up here in Poland.
A lot more time to practice on drums and singing.
10 times more me time.
More outdoor activities.
Less spending on eating/drinking outside.
I think we can be confident that as things start getting back to normal there's going to be huge inevitable upturn in nearly everything and all industries, with a huge amount of enthusiasm and excitment when it comes around. So it's a chance to think critically and prepare, then see how we can make things better.
@max_carter Well, I must admit I'm a bit scared of this "back to normal"... Don't how people will react
@max_carter But indeed, positive things will come!
More remote work !
@valentin_haarscher do you think remote work has improved your productivity?
There are plenty. In fact, apart from the numerous death( which is a huge blow) I feel this pandemic has brought more positives. Like better organizations skills with the chores and errands, balance or rather work life integration, spending all day with my pet(dog love it),more video calls with loved ones, more time to learn and grow. Less people . I used to be an extrovert but now I have become more of an ambivert.
@kanan_tandi Same for me, I call my family more often since the first lockdown in France😌
1. No more commute! So much more time to do things that actually matter!
2. Forcing the switch to a more remote lifestyle, which beyond work has great benefits to help you stay connected with people who are far away.
@paulin_andurand So true!! I feel the same way.
It made me strategically manage my time and relationships, both professionally and personally, via all forms of communications! Having to heavily rely on digital communications, I realize the importance of prioritizing my time and relationships when circumstance and "outside activities" become less dominant ways to connect with people.
Remote work = no commute + more time for focus