The “new normal”

The latest trending buzz “New Normal” has become popular across the world. Do we realize if this “New Normal” is better for our lifestyle or not?

Although some people would say this is better than going to office space, getting stuck in traffic jam, being in crowded place but are these new aspects of life going to make life better? Think about it. Think about what we will go through. It may sound good for now. But I can see a huge drawback with this new normal lifestyle. Let me list down few side effects which will have adverse effect on our health and overall lifestyle.

1. Sedentary lifestyle: As said by the expert, “Sitting is the next smoking”, this ongoing lifestyle could be a big disadvantage arising from ‘work from home’. Many of us were already in the lifestyle where there is lack of hard work and exercise. Now, with this new normal, we are pushing ourselves further into the sedentary lifestyle. Working from home doesn’t give you a proper disciplined daily routine. Even if you think you would continue to do yoga or exercise, it is more likely to be a temporary routine.

2. No Sunlight: Sunlight is main source of energy for life on earth. And for us, to process Vitamin D in the body, we have to expose ourselves in sunlight. If you spend more time sitting inside home and not getting exposed to you outside environment, it might affect your health. There are many scientific research papers on the benefit of sunlight to our health. With low Vitamin D level, there are multiple other effects on your body. If not corrected with natural way, you will have to depend on the tablets.

3. Food habit: When we work from home, we keep eating junks, snacks, tea, coffee etc. all the time all day. You know well what the consequence of too much food consumption without work-out could affect. You tend to become obese, lethargic and attracting many diet related diseases. Be ready to have more visit to doctor, and eventually more medicines to be consumed.

4. Social isolation: By nature, man is a social animal. We need our friends and family to express our thoughts. When we share our happiness, sadness or whatever emotions we have, we feel good. But if the new normal continues, there will be less opportunities of meeting people.

5. Screen time: Do you feel your screen time has increased? Do you know the side effect of sticking to screen? Do you see your children spending more time on their screens? If you get all your answers as yes, then there is a big problem waiting for you. Once the lock down or stay at home order is over, how will you reduce or stop your kid’s screen time after they are habituated during this time. Spending more on screens lead to possible health problems. Hence, more visit to doctors.

6. Depression: With the new normal, reports coming around the world about the increase in rate of depression and anxiety in the household. If this continues, many people will have to depend on drugs and medicine to overcome the problem.

7. Domestic violence: There are reports coming from various places in the world that domestic violence, assault on spouse, child abuse is increasing day by day. More time few people spend inside home, more they might indulge themselves in unwanted circumstances.

There could be many more, but the above aspects are the most important ones. Who is the winner or loser in the whole scenario? It is clearly visible. So, let’s decide today to turn around the way it is going. Take control over your judgment, attitude, thinking and decision and do whatever you can do to fight with the above side effects. Let me explain how to overcome in a very short few points.

1. Positive attitude: Build up a positive attitude towards life. Until, you control your mind, you can’t have a disciplined life. To keep the positive energy flowing, you must read some good books, listen to good speeches, stay away from negative people.

2. Build immunity: Almost all the side effects lead to deuteriation of health. Best way is to read about how to build immunity and implement in your diet and lifestyle. Building immunity is a long process, so it has to continue, probably for lifetime.

3. Productive work: Even if you are home, you can spend your time in productive way.

4. Travel outside: After the pandemic is over, you must go out and travel. Travelling expands our horizon of looking at the world and also it brings you closure to the nature.

If you can start now, you will definitely achieve your goals in the future. Don’t let the situation rule over you, reset your life to control over any situation coming on your way. Leave what is gone, accept what is coming, enjoy what you have.

Let’s not blindly enjoy the “new normal”. Work upon the new normal and find out the route to make this new normal the best normal for each one you.