We’re all in this boat together, worldwide (COVID-19).
So, what are we doing for others, in this case?

““Can we uninstall 2020, this version has a virus in it”
Pretty sure all of us saw memes like this swarming us in social media. With countries and cities getting into lockdowns and lives pulled /
into a standstill, Coronavirus, or more sophisticatedly titled as COVID-19, has made communities stay away from each other for survival.
It’s easy to lose your hopes and brood over the negative side effects of any event, especially when as a community we’re battling /
a global pandemic.
For every low, there’s a high and it’s true that even this current scenario has a silver lining to it. /
Here are the 8 positive impacts of Covid-19 pandemic that we must look forward to.
We are going to survive this and when we do it’s a different world that’s waiting for us.
8 Positive Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic, Post-Lockdown
And these are the 8 best things that I truly anticipate to be there. /
A few trends that are blooming or have already surfaced & going to stick even when all this is done.
1. Helps you Build Genuine Relationships
We all have been so busy living the ‘life,’ many of us have lost those real, genuine moments we have with our loved ones. /
It could have been the busy schedules, running around to make ends meet, & rushing to be in urgent meetings.
Sure, maybe you were lucky enough to go for family vacations every now & then. /
But even then, didn’t you dread those pending files waiting at your workstation?
Now, the COVID-19 situation has positively impacted the way you emote and maintain relationships. /
You get to spend your time with your family and plan your work better. /
This actually helps you build a better future for both your work and family.
As life slowed down, we have found ways to stay connected with people, even if it’s virtually. /
Reconnect with your loved ones and retrospect.
2. A New Wave of Tools & Software
Companies are in need of online tools & software that can help you make this shift to digital classrooms & virtual office spaces seamless.
This has opened the doors to any applications that let you identify & enhance the workflows & processes that are crucial when you have to run your teams or for teaching/learning digitally.
From Zoho coming up with their Remotely suite to SurveySparrow giving out a self-help portal for employees to stay connected /
in these difficult times, organizations are coming forward with new/updated product ranges. /
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From self-diagnosis bots to automated emergency protocols, this trend has also paved the way to touchless biometric attendance systems, time tracking, or other collaborative tools that can essentially step in and be an alternative to your existing workflow to run your business virtually. Workaround tools are no longer stay just enhancements; they are going mainstream!
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3. Entire Lifestyle Changes to Practice Better Hygiene
Being hygienic is no longer just a good habit, but the very skill you need for survival.
Times have changed, and people are now aware of how important it is to keep yourself clean. As social animals, the very engineering /
of humans is the ability to emote & connect with fellow beings. That’s not going to change, and that’s something we cannot change. /
But these recent times have made us all aware of how to do that more hygienically.
From shaking hands to namaste, we all have had a lifestyle change for the good. /
We’re going to remember to cover our mouths when we cough, to sanitize our hands after touching anything else because we know /
what can happen if we don’t.
4. Innovations to Stay Connected & Help Each Other
This quarantine welcomes ideas, hacks, tips, & tricks to beat the lockdowns & help our communities. /
Companies across the world have started thinking about coming up with product & service ranges that enable you to be as connected /
as you are with your teams and also your loved ones. /
Finding creative ways to not let the boredom of four walls get you is the newest trend and rightfully so!
This has opened a new way of thought. /
Organizations cannot just stop functioning altogether, and each is coming up with the ultimate ideas to attract & sustain /
both their customers & employees.
This may as well lead to breakthroughs & innovations. /
You see, innovation happens for nothing, but when the environment demands it! /
And let’s wait for the coolest ideas that can take the world by a storm.
By coolest ideas.. we mean to act right. /
The wise thing to do now is to remain calm and healthy while looking after each other. /
One way to further prevent the spread is to conduct surveys and collect valuable information from people.
5. Blue-chip Stocks Becoming the Safe Bet to Invest
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6. Remote Working Turning Mainstream
From Zapier to Aha to Invision, many companies, now, work remotely, with 100% of the workforce functioning virtually- with little /
to zero physical offices at all. /
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With cities locked down, organizations across the globe had to make this obligatory shift towards this realm of working remotely.
The investments made for larger spaces are going to decline and companies are actually going to not let geographical locations stand /
in between while hiring their talents.
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7. Affordable Real Estate in Tier 1 Cities
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8. Education becomes digitized & affordable
The pandemic had posed a threat to the whole education system. /
Schools, universities, and colleges have been shut down. /
Yes, it is saddening but have you looked at the brighter side yet? /
Educational Institutions have found a way to overcome this immensely challenging series of events. /
Classes have begun again, thanks to technology.
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Every coin has two faces. /
With bad comes the good, and these are some of the predictions that I think would stick and become the norm. /
Countries everywhere are still fighting this pandemic, and we sure are going to overcome this.
We’re a race of survivors, and we’re going to win this too. /
I agree the battle is hard & long. /
But let’s look forward and focus on the brighter side for all we have through these difficult times are these & nothing else.
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Stay physically distant but socially connected. Please take care & be safe.”
From SurveySparrow, 8 Positive Impacts to look forward to post the COVID-19 pandemic, by Vipin Thomas

““You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” /
Long before Rahm Emmanuel, Barack Obama’s one time chief of staff, used /
this expression to refer to the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, Winston Churchill had already made it famous in the wake /
of the Second World War.”
From Americas Quarterly, Looking at the Bright Side: 10 Positive Effects of the Pandemic, by Mauricio Cardenas

And always remember
On YouTube, look exactly for:
- Eric Idle - "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" - STEREO HQ Feb 11, 2011 Melonhead622
Monty Python were a British surreal comedy troupe who created the sketch comedy television show Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Note - I’m not making fun at all of Jesus Christ, of Christianity; nor was Monty Python, I believe.
Byeeeee!