I think this is every worst situation for all, especially those who are suffering from the pandemic, so we have one option that is to find a way to turn it into positive.
Many died as well, lost our jobs, our businesses and everything, so we really couldn't say it's a blessing. But in this condition, we should just look forward and think about of next-generation future. otherwise, our upcoming generation will also suffer as now we are facing
This is exactly what I've been doing since the beginning of the pandemic crisis. Because of the ridiculous lockdowns, social distancing, mandatory face masks, closure of businesses, job losses, travel bans, etc., we are mentally affected and struck with depression.
Let me tell you guys a true story of mine.
In the middle of March, I was suppose to go out with my best friend. He was waiting for me that time. But when I go downstairs after taking a bath, my dad immediately told me not to go and I said why. It's because my mom was exposed to our neighbor who is a suspected COVID-19 patient due to travel history, and he has common symptoms like fever and coughing. He also told my siblings as well. Since my dad was so "overprotective", he doesn't want us to spread the virus. I called my best friend about this, and he understands despite that it's frustrating for us not to see each other until now. Good thing all of us have enough food during the self-quarantine period, and also been taking out some using Grab Food or Food Panda app.
As a result, I self-quarantined for 14 days. However, after test results (which took us up to 2 weeks of waiting because of our local government's slow system) our neighbor was negative. It was a great test for me mentally because I didn't get used not going out everyday. I didn't have a stable job that time, but relying on my dwindling savings.
But what did I do during my self-quarantine period? I started to find online crypto jobs to support my daily needs and monthly bills until I land one sometime in April. On top of that to keep me getting out of depression, mental stress, etc., I watched Marvel movies, wrestling matches (WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling), playing video games, etc. I also started hosting live AMAs/interviews and panel discussions with various representatives from crypto and blockchain projects, trying to keep myself productive while under self-quarantine. It motivated me to add some skills on my resume, and it was a blessing in disguise.
After the 14-day self-quarantine period, I briefly go out with my sibling to claim my monthly maintenance (I have anxiety disorder, which the supplement successfully managed my symptoms because this has no cure but not life threatening). I also learned that beginning the next day, the government had ordered a nationwide lockdown with only one home quarantine pass for every household (only my dad's name in the quarantine pass is allowed to go out that time). I only had one day of liberty, and going back to reality again. The strict lockdown lasted for a month and 15 days, but I am still motivated due to my continuous hosting of live interviews, AMAs, panel discussions, etc., and maintaining my online crypto job.
After a long lockdown that lasted until May 15, they have eased restrictions and I can finally go out but maintaining minimum health standards such as face mask, shield, social distancing, etc. As of September 8, my city is back under strict lockdown again until the end of the month (but good thing I've already applied for a company ID and registering my DTI permit as proof that I have business, since I've decided to start retail health-related products, which exempts me from the home quarantine pass and can go out anytime). And since public transportation was suspended for the entire month, I've bought myself a 20-inch bike on a budget to visit malls, grocery stores, etc.
You were right. We need motivation. In every situation, there are always two sides of the coin. We just stick to something positive. If we can't find it, just keep digging.