wulbert
pfm Member
I'm thinking more about psychologically or your outlook on life, rather than physical effects, although they are perhaps inseparable.
I think I have changed a bit. In the early days, I was making an effort to express more gratitude and be polite towards front-line workers; shop assistants, delivery drivers, bus drivers, call-centre staff etc. What I noticed was that this turned into quite strong, genuine feelings of deep gratitude towards people who have been keeping the world going and providing services.
The whole period had been marked, for me, by a high-pitched whine of tension at the back of my mind. Poor sleep, "apocalyptic"/dystopian type dreams and lack of focus at work. I felt this was beginning to ease a little when Putin's war on Ukraine kicked off....so on we go.
Some euphoria when it was revealed that the vaccines were working and then a kind of slump when it became clear that covid is a long-term disruption and threat. A low-level depression is certainly present most days.
I think I might be a wee bit more "who cares?" when it comes to long-term goals and have prioritised more leisure and time with my wife. I've accelerated my plans for semi-retirement and a maybe a move to a smaller retirement house.
I'm interested to hear if other people feel that the last couple of years have changed them?
I think I have changed a bit. In the early days, I was making an effort to express more gratitude and be polite towards front-line workers; shop assistants, delivery drivers, bus drivers, call-centre staff etc. What I noticed was that this turned into quite strong, genuine feelings of deep gratitude towards people who have been keeping the world going and providing services.
The whole period had been marked, for me, by a high-pitched whine of tension at the back of my mind. Poor sleep, "apocalyptic"/dystopian type dreams and lack of focus at work. I felt this was beginning to ease a little when Putin's war on Ukraine kicked off....so on we go.
Some euphoria when it was revealed that the vaccines were working and then a kind of slump when it became clear that covid is a long-term disruption and threat. A low-level depression is certainly present most days.
I think I might be a wee bit more "who cares?" when it comes to long-term goals and have prioritised more leisure and time with my wife. I've accelerated my plans for semi-retirement and a maybe a move to a smaller retirement house.
I'm interested to hear if other people feel that the last couple of years have changed them?