It's been more than two months since I stepped outside. Neither has my son. Our society has restricted access to the terrace. We also don't own a terrace flat where you can smell some fresh air. We've been home ever since.

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What really surprises me is that my son has been cool as a cucumber throughout this entire lockdown. .

Each of us reacts differently to this situation. Some of you may start slowly getting used to the new normal. You may work around and find comfort in the little joys of life. However, for some of you, it may just be the opposite. You may feel flustered, irritated, and confused. The uncertainty, the sudden change in your routine, and powerlessness to handle most happenings, may make things worse. In such situations, who keeps you grounded?

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We stay in a nuclear family, and in such times it's difficult to handle a small child, make him understand the current scenario, and complete all chores in tme before work starts. I wouldn't have been able to survive this lockdown if my husband wouldn't have been so positive and supportive throughout. Who else would've handled our 5-year old endless yapper in the background, when I am on calls? 🤣

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My husband and my mom are my go-to people. I have seen most mothers and daughters do share a special bond. I am quite blessed because my mom does stay quite close to my house. I do miss meeting her in this lockdown. Who's your go-to person? How are you coping with this? Have you reached the limit of your sanity or are you still tugging hard and trying to stay afloat?

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Disheveled hair: check

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No makeup: check

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Non-coordinated clothes: check

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Chipped nail polish: check

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This is a true candid photo that my son clicked while I was working from home yesterday. There is no coffee in the mug. I was holding this mug because my son offered me some fake coffee with LEGO blocks 😂. And if you know this, you cannot say "no" to this offer.

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I decided to use this unedited, unfiltered version just to show how similar we all are. We all are sailing in the same boat. None of us get dressed to work, none of us really care if hair are undone. All that matters is we continue to remain safe during this #covid2019  pandemic. .

There are innumerable reasons why I am grateful. There are others who are infected and had to be quarantined, there are some who are away from their homes just waiting to go back, while others who pray they could earn just one more penny to get through the day. .

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We've got this. This will end, soon.

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If you are reading this, I hope you have enough reasons to be grateful 🙏. So what's your reason today?

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Not another Corona Virus Panic Story

A lot has changed since the outbreak of Corona Virus, our routines are now hearing daily news with infection spreading worldwide, quarantine and no immediate hope of cure, turbulence and uncertainty scares us. WHO and health agencies share the statistics saying Covid-19 isn't as lethal, but it has created panic because how fast it has gone global. There's hysteria because loved ones were lost, there is self imposed house arrest, air travel is almost shut, you fear a possibility of #quarantine  when you land.

This post is about holding on to hope, in the time of rampant health crisis and how to channelize our energy in cherishing the moments we got with family 

•	Make that one phone call… to a friend long forgotten, your family and reconnect.

•	Finish that one book which has been on lying on the shelf forever

•	Make your children come closer to what your childhood was, tell them about what you did in house during (summer) holidays like playing cards, board games, pretend play games, narrating stories of why you yearned for summer vacations.

Corona Virus is a Pandemic and everyone is panicking more because of #Socialmedialife , none the less it has affected everything and everyone, but look at the bright side to stay cheerful in times of misfortunes.

I sat with my husband at home today, watched our kid play in front of us, talked about how we used to be in his age… and wondered did we get this time to retrospect our childhood ever in the past 3 years and compare his life to ours from the past? This weekend sounded more difficult in my head as it was my husband’s birthday and we were on house arrest, but we both enjoyed it the most as compared to all the times we celebrated it out of the house, there were heartfelt talks, more grounded expectations, celebrating life, thanking the almighty for being generous, knowing our families care for us so much. ‘Just a Stay At Home Parent’ is now visible to spouse and kids, after long everyone is enjoying hot home cooked food together, watch love helping proliferate with your helping hand. Weekend plans are not rushing to accomplish a certain #weekendgoal  or #couplegoals  to materialistic pleasures anymore. We are spending quality time “in”… bonding! Working parents are able to see what their child does and what they've missed, appreciating the little things, importance of being able to see each other… alive, breathing, smiling and crying.

Lastly, let's pray and support all the healthcare workers and hospitals which run 24/7 putting their lives at risk for the wellbeing of society, lets pray for those who need urgent medical assistance to start getting medical visa again, people are allowed to travel again, businesses get restored, wish that soon a vaccine comes and the economies stabilize again. Till then in this condition of discombobulation, stay together, hold on to sanity and solidarity by adopting responsible civic sense of hygiene, focus on immunity and know that this isn’t any moral booster or a statutory warning, just something you should be doing be inside, look inside and smell the flowers, believe me, this too shall pass.
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Stay Aware Stay safe #fight _against_Coronavirus.

1. As WHO yesterday nigt declared Covid2019 as Pandemic we better be aware and self safe first.
2.Keep some dry raishon stocked at home like dry biscuits, dry milkpowder, Atta, chawal, dal, cheeni, namak, ghee. 

Basic food requirements should be there at the hour of need. 

We never know which day is high alert.
3. Wash your hands regularly when at home please use soap and water. 
4. Cook food properly, eat more plant based diet. 
5.Avoid Social meet ups, avoid visiting malls, movies, picnics in park , kids gatherings in parks.
6. Eat fresh home cooked food. 

When you cook use positive affirmations like the cooked food provides us good nutrients and boosts our immunity. 
7. Stay at home as much as possible. 

The whole World is in it so donot travel by air, train or road. 
8.Avoid public transportation. 
9.Wear mask and donot just keep the mask anywhere and with dirty hands wear it again,,, not just protect from coronavirus but even from normal cold and flu. 
10. Wear season appropriate clothing 
11 Keep sipping hot water 

eat an amla daily good natural vitamin c. 

drink haldi warm milk before bed every night. 
12. Donot go to office, school, meets if you are unwell.
13. Inform the school, office about any of your recent travel trips nationally and internationally. 

Avoid meeting overseas guest.
14. Learn about self Quarantine and do the same incase of travel or you self suspect your self or your family members by fever, cold, coughing breathing difficulties make sure you go out only to visit the health care provider and back home to your room. Wear mask. keep your bathroom seprate, Use a separate towel, avoid cooking in common kitchen. Family member can cook and message u food is ready u and open d door n pick the plate .

Keep washing your hands and do as advised by your Doctor.
 #awareness  #prevention  #protection .  #covid2019 .