Corona has created a history. There is a revolutionary change in the lifestyle of people all across the world. It has affected many areas of life and its living style. The people have seen the first and second phase of Corona and it is predicted that the third wave of Corona is going to come soon. So we cannot exactly say when we can come out of this pandemic situation. But it is a fact that people have realized the values of ancient days and started making improvements in their lifestyle. Here are the main areas where there are noticeable changes in the lifestyle after corona.
Meeting or greeting people:
The way of meeting and greeting has changed. Before Corona people used to shake hands and give hugs to warmly welcome each other. After corona the world adopted our Indian culture to say ‘Namaste’ to greet and welcome people.
People used to meet friends, relatives and family members by giving social visits to their homes. But now, instead of social visit, social distancing has become inevitable. People are using video calling tools, chatting and messaging tools to socialize. With the help of social networking people now have the opportunity to find old friends and distant relatives and thus revive the relationships.
Technology has played an important role in socializing. People shared their happy and sad moments with the help of technology like video conferencing. People attended matrimony ceremonies and the sad demise of their friends and family members online.
Hygienic Habits:
The basic cleanliness habits include washing hands before and after eating food. But in the post-corona phase hygienic habits were changed to a great extent. Use of mask, face shield, sanitizer, hand wash, and hand gloves has become compulsory. Social distancing has become a necessity to remain safe from corona. People started to remain in home quarantine.
Health Habits:
The death rate in this pandemic has brought a lot of awareness in improving the health habits. People have realized that prevention is better than cure. They have realized the importance of immunity in order to sustain life in the face of such disease. So, they have started giving importance to ayurveda and homeopath. Use of warm water, herbs and spices like tulsi, honey, turmeric, ajwain, black pepper, cloves, ginger, garlic etc. is increased. Young generation became aware of the strength of our ancient traditional way of building immunity and curing diseases. Yoga, exercising, cycling, and walking has become part of daily routine.
Food Habits:
Before Corona, due to busy working schedules people were not getting time to cook food and carry it to their workplace. So they opted to eat street food and fast food in restaurants. But after corona people have learnt the health values. They have started eating home-made food. They have started cooking every delicacy at home which they used to eat in restaurants.
Fun and entertainment:
Under lock down situations shopping malls, cinema halls were closed. So, the way of making fun and entertainment is changed. People have started using OTT (Over-The-Top media) platforms for shopping and entertainment. Children are now enjoying indoor games instead of outdoor games.
Digital education:
In order to maintain physical distances, educational institutions required to go for new modern teaching techniques with the help of technology. Children started homeschooling with online education. Virtual classrooms took place of traditional physical classrooms. Children became tech savvy. Subsequently, putting a check on unwanted use of technology brought a great challenge for parents.
Working Environment:
In order to reduce the spread of corona, the government and private sector institutions declared work at home all across the world. People got a chance to enjoy working in the family environment. Work at home reduced the stress of long distance travelling. Work at home reduced the operating cost of companies on power consumption and maintenance of infrastructure. On the other hand, it saved the travelling cost (conveyance) of the employees.
Value for Money:
This pandemic has brought a great value for money when people have undergone various financial crises. People suffered from financial crises due to loss of jobs, reduced salary under cost cutting, medical expenses, death of earning family members, slowdown in business, etc. People have realized the importance of saving. They learnt to spend money on their priorities. They learnt to live their livelihood on the bare minimum necessities and thus to save money.
It is true that Covid-19 pandemic has left behind great wisdom. People are looking forward to a normal life as before with the wisdom of living a simple and healthy family centric life. We should never forget the contribution of our social helpers who worked day and night to give us a healthy life.
By Kushagra M. Jhala
