The cave syndrome, better known as COVID-19, has left an indelible mark on people across the board. Rising from a year of virtual isolation, the pandemic has forced behavioral changes that have proven to be an acceptable way of life. In contrast, slowly emerging others have developed fears that have crippled them emotionally, fostering a ‘dead man walking’ persona.
The funny thing about forced habits is that they serve a purpose by forcing people to break old habits by replacing them with good ones. These good habits allow for a clear-thinking regimen that directs the eye and the brain to seek a higher and safer ground from which to function.
The psychology of it all renders itself to changing behaviors by changing or altering thought. Unfortunately, the pattern of thoughts is messaged by habits that are enforced over time. If people could recognize these bad habits and replace the habits with high measures of positive thinking, people would discover healthier places to reside. The human mind is a sanctuary, but it can also be a prison constructed with bars, inadequate lighting, and virtual isolation. With that in mind, freedom is everything.
This Article was Last Updated On: September 12, 2021
I actually had a great experience with quarantine. I learned a lot about myself since there were little to no expectations of me and I was free to do as I pleased. A lot of habits that kept me down I unlearned and made new ones. If I could do it again I would in a heartbeat. How 2020 went is why I am the way I am now. I’d definitely use that time to finish school and keep working on myself today.
Continue working on yourself and learn from your past experiences. Being able to evaluate where you have been and allowing that experience to serve you better is a testament to how far you have come during that journey. Because you have noted those obvious changes to your character and your personality you feel your growth and maturity. So, stay the course you are currently traveling by expanding your realities. All things now must become the reasons to seek the excellence you deserve. As you perform these tasks, I expect you to continue looking at yourself subjectively. Pay close attention to how you can become a better person before you cast the blame for your mistakes and bad decisions on someone else. Your honest opinion of who you are must be tantamount to all else. Casting the blame does not work! Use your book, ‘Simply Common Cents’ to assist you to identify your shortcomings.