Friday, May 22, 2020

Lockdown – A real test for balance inside a home

Covid-19 episode goes so strong. Cases are kept on increasing. Few nations got it controlled but many still having the courageous fight. There is a huge challenge for the Governments to maintain the balance between economy and health. Covid-19 soon be defeated, either in the form of vaccine or by developing natural immunity. Whatever the end, but the undeniable fact is that pandemic already cause enough and more effects on everyone's livelihood.
Since the episode has got emerged under mysterious circumstances, countries were never prepared for it. No correct predictions and precautions did before the pandemic started showing its real face. When there is no vaccine to prevent and proper medicines to cure, Govts had only option to go for lockdown. Still, it is a debatable action in many countries since the effects are unimaginable and potential for more damages.
Lockdown is one among the terms most used during the pandemic. No one knows the exact effect of lockdown until the pandemic episode. As similar as other, the lockdown has both sides. Some families got the chance to enjoy the togetherness. Kids are too happy to have their parents. Enough time for relaxation and hot food. Above all, emotions playing the game. Unfortunately, negative emotions are too stronger than positive.
Many cases are reported as domestic violence. In fact, the special helpline has given for domestic violence. Some are suffocating with strained relationships. Working couples are having more time to interact with each other. There is always a risk at any moment their views, ideas, conversations may turn into contradictory to each other and trigger. Hence handling of emotions playing an important role to keep harmony inside a home.

Balancing points for harmony inside the home:
A Basic factor related to harmony includes some of the higher values like sacrifice and adjustment. These theoretical concepts are difficult practical solutions. Some of the ground level suggestions are given below:
Draw boundaries: During the lockdown, the concept of work from home introduced in all sectors. Thanks to the technology which made it possible. When both partners are working or only one work, it is important to limit the needs of each other. Make a common break time to chat or watch TV or listen to music kind of leisure activities. When one is doing the work and another making noise may create uneasy for another.
Sharing the household routines: Making a list of household would help a lot. Cleaning, food preparation and handling the children are could all be on the list.
Reduce the trigger factor: After deciding to share the responsibilities, it is important to stick on it. Avoiding or trying to evade the responsibilities pave a way for arguments and become a trigger factor to challenge the family equilibrium.
Caring the children: Children are the energy boosters in the family. If the children are in the dependent age then the time should be properly planned. Otherwise in general, always the need for playing with them, involving them in leisure activities are much needed to keep the home environment active and energetic.
Being together: Quality time should be spent together in the family as a unit. There is a topic for argument whether technology unites or divides. Whenever there is free time, social media compel us to be involved with. Playing indoor games, doing exercise together are some of the activities connects and unites all and strengthen the bond.
Accept for self-time: Everyone needs their own space. Understanding this would help the family to maintain the balance. Too much space leads to a lack of communication and a stressful home atmosphere.
Overall, lockdown is the best phase of life to strengthen the bond and togetherness in the family. Plan it wise, be firm and contribute each other, values develop on its own.

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