The year 2020 has been an adventurous roller coaster ride, which is mostly a downturn ride, I wish this time passes soon and waiting for better days. Every day I wake up to hear some good/positive news to feel a little better. Surprisingly, I never imagined phasing these low times this good. Holding up and trying not to give up soon. It is a difficult time which teaches us to be prepared for unexpected, It is like hope for the best but prepares for the worst. I am going to share a few things I have learned this year so far.
- Minimalism: I realized that I actually do not need things that were occupying more than half of my budget. Just good food and some essentials are all I need. I actually like it this way, life is simpler with less stuff around, fewer options to choose from. I shifted to a new place just before quarantine and gave away a lot of stuff and It was an emergency situation after a few days and only grocery and drugstore were open. This kind of let me figure out what I need and what is just lying there, occupying space. Same I am trying to do with my mind.
- Be kind to everyone you cross your path with, you never know what people are going through and your kind words can brighten their day, but be kind to yourself first.
- Save money, I never thought before how important it is to save, Things not always turn out as you had planned, so better have a backup, make sure you and your family are always secured and prepared for any situation.
- It is okay to not do anything somedays, do not over stress, overthink your situation, do not panic if your day was not productive. Sometimes just breathing is all you need.
- Do things when you can, when you have time and resources, when it is most possible, do not procrastinate. I am really struggling with this, Most of the days I escape from my own expectations.
- Mental and physical health is above any luxury, If you are free from any mental or physical issue, know how blessed you are. Seeing people commit suicide, the one I thought was successful. It made me think deeper into this. Where I waste hours, feeling anxious and left behind, it is just virtual, how I relate people with their social accounts is not actually real. I have been thinking about it continuously. Now I do not want to spend my time scrolling social media. Believe the life you live is better than someone you feel envy of.
- Do not take anything for granted, appreciate whatever you are blessed with before it goes. Feel grateful even for small things in life.
- To support local sellers, your own growth lies in the growth of your city, state, and your country. Do not go behind the brands, stay simple, support small businesses. You are your personality, not your assets. In this effort, I have stopped buying from overseas.
- To save our Earth, my effort might be a drop in an ocean but still, I am starting with avoiding plastics whenever possible.
- Stay closer to your loved ones, I realized they are the greatest assets of my life more than money or luxury. I am blessed that I have people to check on me every day.
Thanks for reading 🙂
I hope you enjoyed, please share your thoughts also.
I pray for good health of everyone.
This is a year that I sincerely can’t wait to overcome, it has been the highest and most complex obstacle of my life!
I have come to similar conclusions this year too, but I’ve been putting my faith first & foremost. Next minimizing and being more environmentally conscience.
Very touching lines and beautiful blog♥️
The year 2020 will definitely be a year we’re all going to remember! I feel as thought this time has enabled to focus on what was truly important and what mattered to me. I was able to spend time with my husband and my dog and it was nice to reconnect, just the 2 of us. I completely agree with your conclusions!
This year, during the pandemic, gave me a fresh perspective on the things that we value in life. More than money and material wealth, life, love, and freedom is more important. Seize the day and show your loved ones how much you care about them because you never know what tomorrow will bring.
These are really great takeaways! I have grown a new appreciate for supporting small business and am excited to continue to do so. As a small business owner myself, each purchase makes a big difference in our lives. It is so great to hear your silver linings so a year that has surprised all of us with it’s challenges.
I definitely will not be taking anything for granted again. This year has had many trials on everyone but we will all come out better and stronger.
I heard that 2020 is the year to live…if you survive, thank your stars..!! Thank you for such an amazing share
Do agree with the same..this year has brought so many obstacles and so many achievements too..Will never ever forget this year..Thanks for sharing your experience it is quite motivating for reader’s
You have mentioned right things to be done.Great content.
“It’s okay to do nothing somedays.” I think I needed 2020 to teach me this lesson. Until now I have always been on hyper drive mode even when I was very ill.
2020 has taught me so many of these same things. I’m no longer taking anything for granted.
I am trying to be positive about this year!! It has been the worst year of my life and challenges never seem to end.
This year can’t end soon enough, but it has taught me that we can do without so much of the material things in life, and at the end of the day, health and loved ones are all that matter.
Many of your learnings resonate with me. I have learnt not to take anything for granted, to be more empathetic and serve those who are less privileged than me. But more than anything 2020 has taught me to acknowledge and accept my own privileges.
This year has also taught me a lot of things!. Most of the things I learned are also on your list like how important it is to save and be a minimalist.