2020: Let's Make it Count & End on a Good Note

2020—the year has been rough for the entire world because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, which has altered life as we know it. Who would have thought that one day we would have to live life wearing a mask and it would become a part of our daily lifestyle, go through lockdown, and maintain physical distancing until the vaccine is available!

When a pandemic like this happens, it just disturbs everything. Every day there is breaking news saying so many people are affected and have died because of the virus. People are losing their livelihoods, loved ones and lives, whereas the virus is spreading rapidly, and it's not taking a pause.

Such things happen rarely, but that's life—it's unpredictable. Like any long dark tunnel, this unprecedented time too shall pass soon. Until then, be the light, be the hope, be the change, and be tough. Don't lose your hope; don't give up, and please don't stop living. You know, ten years from now, we will be laughing at this virus and telling stories about how we lived and overcame the COVID-19 pandemic.

Time is passing, and it is already the last month of this strange year. Before it ends, let's do some great things each day and make 2020 the year to remember for the amazing things that we choose to do amid the crisis. After all, why let any situation stop us from being truly happy and doing the things we love. I mean, if someone asks you how was 2020 for you, I am sure you don't want to reply by saying it was like a virus—boring. Forget about someone, how do you feel when you ask that to yourself? I know you are feeling the charge now to change it up for good. Why wait then, let's make it happen and bring the change from today.

So, to make the most of this crisis, I am sharing the list of a few things that I have been doing, and you can do as well to stay happy and make the most of this crisis time and your life:

- Spend time with your family

- Be grateful for this life and everything

- Talk to the person you are missing the most

- Connect with your loved ones and friends that you have lost touch with or are in touch

- Revisit old hobbies

- Read the book that is lying in the shelf

- Watch your favourite movie

- Listen to your playlist and dance & sing along to your favourite songs

- Exercise and meditate

- Water the plants in your balcony

- Spend the evening sipping chai (tea) and watching the sun go to sleep

- Stay awake for a while at night to see the shining stars and the glowing moon

- Learn something new (language, skill, etc.)

- Pursue your passion

- Work on your dreams and goals

The objective is to do something each day that will make you happy and improve your life. Trust me; this is the best time to do all this. We all want to come out of this virus stronger—saying we did something and have amazing stories to tell. Remember, in life, not all things are under our control, but some things certainly are. Such things are not far away; they are always within our reach. All it demands from us is one step towards enduring joy.

We are all responsible for our own happiness. And happiness is the virus that we all must be focused and working on to spread at large because I believe happiness is more contagious than a virus.

Let's turn 2020, the year of the virus into a year of bliss.

P.S. 2020 has been an excellent year for me in all aspects of life; i.e., personally, professionally, mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. It's been a great year of learning, growing and becoming the best version of myself. As the year nears an end now, I want to make the last month count as well and make this year a memorable one. I have promised myself that I will do something every day that will make me proud that I did it, no matter how small or big it may be. I have created this little tagline that I am saying to myself every day; it goes something like: "Dear 2020, it's my duty to make you happy." This line has been helping to remind me to be happy and do the things that I am proud of this year. You are free to apply this tagline for yourself and see how it changes your approach towards life this year.

Go on! Make the year 2020 count and end it on a good note. Take care & stay safe, my friend. Let's get through 2020 in style and have an astonishing 2021!

P.P.S. I will be sharing some great news soon on my blog. There's something special, a gift, from me to the world. I am so excited to share this with you. So, stay tuned. Thank you.

Love,

Ronak Sawant