‘What unexpected side effects of the pandemic did you experience that most people wouldn’t notice?’ – 21 strange but lasting post-Covid events
12.
‘The local leisure centre has moved to only being able to book online, at first this was slightly annoying but now it’s never too busy. Before Covid during the summer holidays you might end up queueing for swimming for over an hour and it would be heaving, now you book, walk right in and there are enough people for a fun atmosphere but not so many you can’t move or you have to wait 15 minutes for a go on the slides.’
–lindsaychild
13.
‘I do not get cold viruses as often. I believe that it’s a good ‘side effect’ of people, including me, being more vigilant when it comes to handwashing and covering their mouths/nose when sneezing or coughing.’
–Lime-That-Zest
14.
‘I learnt to enjoy walking alone and it’s something I’ve kept up.’
–Fairtogood
15.
‘WFH is fantastic but I’ve noticed I feel way more tired at the end of my work day. Before Covid, I used to work in an office and still have the energy to do something after work like go for drinks or dinner. I’m also way more sensitive to noises and to people around me – I like my space and my quiet more than ever now.’
–JustEm84
16.
‘Working from home meant I could listen to audiobooks all day whilst doing spreadsheets. I feel far more well-read (or well-listened).’
–bucketfoottatoo
17.
‘A loss of spontaneity. I live near a capital city and very few hospitality venues will accept walk in’s. I’ve noticed this with some specialist, or for want of a better word, fancy barbers too. Corporate offices now have desk booking systems instead of set desks and there may not be space for you if it isn’t your day in office but you fancied popping in for a bit of social interaction.
I don’t hate everything about this mind you, but have noticed that things do feel a lot more regimented than before.’
–XStaticImmaculate
18.
‘Post-pandemic i started sleeping better. During Lockdown I slept very little. My brain leans towards being a might owl, and within 3-4 days of lockdown I stopped sleeping during nighttime at all, and little during the day. When I came time to go back to work, I forced myself to stay awake for around 38hrs in order to make myself tired enough to sleep at night and get back into a routine.
Ever since then, I have fewer problems sleeping, and sometimes even sleep all the way through night, which I literally NEVER did before lockdown.’
–Wonder_Shrimp
19.
‘I used to love the cold weather. Since the pandemic and recovering from COVID, I am tolerating the cold less than I used to. I can comfortably sleep in shorts and just a t-shirt before the pandemic but since then, I wear joggers and a long sleeve t-shirt.’
–PsychologicalPea1412
20.
‘During lockdown we started eating at irregular hours and skipped meals. Still haven’t got back to a set dinner time. Daughter commented that we don’t eat as much or regularly.’
–RidethatSeahorse
21.
‘Daughter is doing good in maths. Who would know that 1-to-1 lessons could stabilise the foundations and make it easier to study further. Furloughed husband was patiently sitting with her explaining maths. She started the secondary school last year and doing so good at maths. I’m very proud of her.’
–redplastiq
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