We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for so long that we’ve forgotten it was and continues to be a human catastrophe. The pandemic has forced us to reconsider how we spend our time, energy, and social capital. We’ve seen how our choices can have an impact on our survival, and many of us are emotionally and physically exhausted.
Questions have been raised about our past and future selves. We’re wondering if we can go back to the old ways. Should we do so? Now that I’ve realised that my well-being is dependent on my ability to innovate, imagine, and take steps toward a new future. But what should that future look like?
We’re always moving forward, so why not take that risk?
Long periods of isolation during the pandemic contributed to the formation of this dreamlike state. As old habits were broken, new ones were formed. We have developed new mechanisms to deal with change. Some of these are improvements. Even if we wanted to, we might not know how to return to our pre-pandemic lives.
As a result of the pandemic, people have been pushed to reconsider their personal goals and values. Unintentionally, this causes people to ask themselves questions such as, “What makes me happy and whole?”. On a more serious note, the pandemic was not only a catalyst for change in how we work; it also taught us how to think and what we truly deserve as professionals.
Take a step back and think about it again. When this emerged, the era of the employment contract, in which a worker deliver services solely for a cash reward, is over. They want to be acknowledged and valued as individuals by their employers. While monetary compensation is necessary for survival, thriving requires stronger bonds, a solid sense of belonging, and purpose-driven work.
