‘Lockdown’ and ‘unprecedented times’ are three words I won’t miss when all of this is over. Over the last few weeks, I learnt to look at life so differently. There’s been so many things I’ve hated about lockdown, but weirdly I’ve enjoyed a small part of it and have quite quickly fallen into this being our new ‘normal’.
I’ve been jotting down notes of what I’ve been grateful for, been reminded of or just life lessons I hope to carry with me thanks to lockdown 2020.
Here’s just a list of 35 things (in no particular order):
1. Family is everything
2. We’d be lost without our posties
3. The NHS 👏
4. Appreciate the woods more
5. Listen out for the birds chirping
6. Never take for granted those weekends away
7. Working from home has so many benefits
8. Thank God for Woody
9. Try something new, you might be pretty good at it
10. Don’t moan about Monday mornings, you’re lucky you have a job to go to
11. Kiss your dog even more than you already do
12. Growing your own fruit and vegetables is so rewarding
13. Less is more
14. There’s SO much greenery everywhere at the moment
15. Love your local areas
16. The weather really helps, even the darkest of days
17. The importance of technology
18. Minimal food waste as possible
19. Online shopping can be dangerous but we couldn’t be without it
20. Not going 100 miles an hour all the time is ok and actually really enjoyable
21. My mom’s cooking really is the best
22. Kids grow really fast, never take your time with them for granted
23. Animal Crossing saved me
24. Read more
25. It’s made me rethink the word ‘essential’ and what is really essential to me
26. Never take for granted the importance of a hug and a kiss
27. Life is for living
28. Walking is good for the soul
29. This too shall pass
30. Sometimes the rules aren’t meant to be broken
31. Life is very precious
32. Home is very comforting when you feel really uneasy
33. Wearing no make up feels amazing and it’s ok to leave the house without any on. Be more confident without it
34. Adventures will still be there, your health is THE most important thing
35. Don’t underestimate the ordinary times… like walks with friends or Tuesday night dinners around your parents house – that’s what you’ll miss the most when it’s taken away from you.
So as we enter a new phase of our lockdown here in the UK. I wanted to look back on what I’ve learned or been reminded of in this weird but sometimes wonderful time. In short it’s that we’re here on planet Earth shorter than we think, do what makes you happy (whatever that may be), don’t waste time doing things or being around people who don’t and appreciate those that do!
I hope I’ll never forget lockdown-me and what I’ve learnt, I think it’s the hardest but most powerful life lesson anyone of us will ever face. But for the sake of all of us, I hope it’s only a once in a time thing!!
Stay safe xo
