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Neuroscience has highlighted the “negativity bias” in human beings. If, in a single day, nine positive things happen to us and one negative, we are still very likely to focus only on the negative experience.
With the situation related to the coronavirus, there is no doubt that it is easy to identify all the negative impacts. However, if we make a conscious effort, we can also recognize certain positive effects. In particular, I am thinking of:
For those who are sensitive to environmental issues and advocate for degrowth: CO₂ emissions have significantly decreased since the outbreak of the virus.
- Let’s take advantage of this period to do things we usually do not have time for, things that feel less urgent.
- Let’s also allow ourselves to enjoy simple pleasures (reading, spending time with our children, resting).
- Let’s take a step back from our daily activities, something we rarely have time to do in normal circumstances because we are always “rushing around.” Where do we want to go? What are our true aspirations and deepest desires?