In this competitive pandemic mode, I believe we all have somewhat experienced trauma, whether we realize it or not. We all have emotionally hit the wall. We, human beings are here to learn from every experience we have in life and then use the same as teaching for our prospective children. But what would we teach them? that pandemic ended the time and energy between the relationships.
The lockdown has severely affected the relationships between parents and children. The unmet needs of children ( parents are unable to pay for education fees, rent, necessities, etc) as parents had been laid off from their workplace. The unmet needs of partners, not able to pay mortgages, the never-ending credit-card debts, the separation of parents, loss of beloved ones, unable to pay for a child's needs have dug a hole in their relationships. The forced homeschooling, work from home, not able to do outdoor activities, the late-night drinks with friends have left all of us vulnerable to mental health.
We must preserve our energy and time wisely manner. It is never too late to start a new beginning. Let's take this as a learning curve and find a way to reconcile to make relationships fruitful. Several things can support the relationship.
1: Showing affection to your partner/children allows them to connect with you emotionally.
2: Saying "I Love You" can have a major impact on your relationship and gives an excellent opportunity to remind your partner/child that you love them unconditionally and they feel connected and secure.
3: I believe pandemic has given us an excellent opportunity to spend time together, under one roof. Life is short and the pandemic has taught that in a rough way. Take this time to pass on valuable teachings to your child, teach them the importance of budgeting, the family dinners.
4: Create rituals together, this could be anything from a coffee date with your child/partner, an evening walk around the neighborhood or just a movie night at home, paint night with your partner.
5: Make time for yourself, feel your vibe. Give yourself a treat with a soothing bath, a hot stone massage, engage in self-care. This will clear your head and reboot your brain. Learn, grow, evolve and become the greatest version of who you are.
There are numerous things in my head that I can write it down but the list won't seem to end. But One day you will look back and realize how hard we were hit with the COVID-19 pandemic but how well we did.
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