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Good hygiene habits -

We've never washed our hands as much as we do nowadays, and that's actually great!

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Good hygiene habits -

We hope this will continue post-pandemic, as it's a proven way to avoid spreading germs and getting sick.

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Curbside pickup -

This is a safe, time-saving, and overall convenient way to do our shopping, and we hope it's here to stay.

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Delivery -

We've had home deliveries for a long time, but demand meant that many businesses that didn't deliver before had to adapt. It's proven useful!

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Staying home when sick - This is what, in theory, everyone should do. But especially before the pandemic, people would just continue going into the office.

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Staying home when sick -

This puts everyone at risk. We truly hope that staying home when ill becomes the norm. Sometimes you can work from home perfectly well while feeling under the weather, so bosses should like this one too.

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Remote work -

While this is not ideal for everyone, and indeed not every job can be done remotely, we welcome the option of doing so with open arms.

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Remote work -

There are cons, but also lots of pros of working from home, and we wish companies stay flexible enough to allow workers to choose what suits them best.

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Prioritizing mental health -

Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves. The pandemic brought a global awareness that we hope stays.

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Prioritizing mental health -

The stigma attached to mental health issues is losing its strength and we're accepting that it must be a priority in our lives—at last!

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Telemedicine -

Less people at hospitals and other health centers means less exposure to germs and no waiting rooms full of sick people (ourselves included, hopefully). This is definitely something we don't want to change.

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Telemedicine -

While this can't work in every single situation, having an appointment with your doctor without leaving your home is just great.

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Family time -

The pandemic—and lockdowns in particular—brought many families together.

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Family time -

This has strengthened ties as we began to really come together as a family. We don't want this to go away.

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Adopting pets -

Owning a pet has numerous benefits. Having an animal as company can be tremendously positive.

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Adopting pets -

Pet adoptions went up during the pandemic, and we couldn't be happier about it. We hope more and more people realize this is the way to go.

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Outdoor activities - When you're locked at home, the great outdoors suddenly sound a lot more appealing. People just really started to appreciate any time out of the house.

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Outdoor activities -

Any and every excuse is used to escape to nature, and we hope it continues that way post-pandemic.

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Operating at lower capacity -

Remember how crowded malls and bars would get? Sounds crazy, after what we've been through since the pandemic began, but some places were just ridiculously packed.

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Operating at lower capacity -

We truly hope limits will be put in place in the future. Overcrowding can turn a somewhat enjoyable experience into a very stressful one.

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Wearing masks -

Sure, no one likes to wear masks on a daily basis, but the truth is that they are effective in avoiding spreading and catching viruses and other germs.

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Wearing masks - The stigma is gone, so maybe wearing one when we feel unwell might be a great way to keep everyone around us safe.

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Being more caring and respecting - Being isolated from people made us think more about those who are alone most of the time.

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Being more caring and respecting -

It also made us miss our friends and family, including people we've been out of touch with. Many of us started to make an effort to reach out to those people.

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A healthier lifestyle - With the threat of a virus and more time at home, we started to think more about our health and began to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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A healthier lifestyle - We hope this will continue after the pandemic is over. We will all benefit from it.

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Living in the present - Living in the present and accepting the unknown is a tough pill to swallow, but all of us had to learn and adapt to a "new normal."

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Living in the present - Being more relaxed about uncertainty is a positive thing. Let's keep living in the present and make the most of what and who we have today.

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Being grateful - Many of us just took things such as our home or job for granted. But with so many people losing their jobs, among other things, how can we not feel grateful for what we have?

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Being grateful -

You might or might not have caught COVID-19, but if you're reading this, you are alive, and that's just amazing and something to be grateful for!

Sources: (CafeMom)

See also: Surprising things to be grateful for

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