Positive benefits of the pandemic/quarantining
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Anonymous
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Saving tons of cash working from home
Saving wear and tear on cars More time with no commute Less laundry - wear the same t-shirt/shorts several days in a row |
Anonymous
| Sleep. For the whole family. Proper sleep. |
Anonymous
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Family lunches
Connecting with friends/relatives to check in more often Skin better with no makeup Stopped wearing deodorant and actually smell better |
Anonymous
| No colds for me or the kids all year. |
Anonymous
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Getting to run loads of laundry (fold during lunch), unload the dishwasher and other quick tasks.
Sleep is definitely my #1 though. I wake up 15 min before work starts |
Anonymous
This. I have been chronically sleep deprived since my oldest was born 14 years ago with work, kids, travel and associates jet lag. I finally got some sleep. I still sometimes get 5-6 hours with staying up late to finish work / deadlines but it’s still more sleep than I used to get before. And yes, less laundry, healthier eating. |
Anonymous
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So close as an immediate and extended family now.
Lost 20 lbs. Our cat likes us now. Kids learned probably 30 new recipes. SIL got pregnant naturally! She and my bro think her stressful job and long commute was behind her infertility. She was thinking about quitting in early 2020. My hair stopped falling out. It doesn’t like being styled. A bun is its happy place. DH quit teaching and will make more money. |
Anonymous
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No in laws.
No obligatory social events. |
Anonymous
| Dual essential worker family with young elementary kids and I had to think hard on this one but commute time is slightly shorter...that’s all I’ve got |
Anonymous
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Sleep
Enjoying the outdoors Family meals No obligations Convenient excuse.. oh, my nose is runny, it's probably allergies, but I don't want to risk spreading something. "Covid related delays" another convenient excuse. |
Anonymous
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So much quality family time. The most relaxed holiday season we have ever had. Having our dogs with me all day long. No traffic. No rushing around 7 days a week. Working from home How much easier working from home makes scheduling medical appointments Having short waits at medical appointments Having the bathroom steps away during the work day Kids are well-rested and healthy I wish I could claim good sleep for me. That's not the case, but at least I'm struggling with perimenopause in the comfort of my own home. |
Anonymous
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DH got to stop traveling for a whole year and even got some part-time telework.
More time with kids and as a family. (Although they need to go back to school and we are looking forward to it next week). We were able to relax on weekends and not have to go to activities and kids' birthday parties. |
Anonymous
| None. Zero. I would give anything to have this past year back. |
Anonymous
| Got to homeschool my elementary kid. I don’t want to do it forever, but we have had a great year and I really know him now as a student. |
Anonymous
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Wow .. I wish I could work less or WAH. Sounds idyllic. Working extra hours outside the home while being simultaneously expected to make DL work kinda sucks.
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