I've made a bunch of changes in my life over the past nine months, and frankly some of them have been pretty good experiments. In some cases I'll revert back, but in others I probably won't.
How do you think you'll think/act differently going forward as a result of this?
For me, some changes that will stick are:
I'll work from home more.
I'll probably continue to give people distance when I pass them on the street.
I'll go to restaurants less often and get takeout more.
There'll be notable changes to my business office, though not sure what yet. It'll definitely be less space than we pay for now.
On an investment front, I've learned that tech is a safe haven now, so I've upped my tech allocation in my investments, and that won't go back down.
I'll likely get a bidet as I redo a bathroom so I don't have to worry about future toilet paper shortages.
I've discovered a lot of good new foods as a result of online shopping, so my dining at home will carry forward these discoveries.
Some changes that might stick in whole or in part:
I'll keep getting groceries delivered instead of going to the store. I'm not sure if this one will stick or not just because I live a block from a store.
If I have a cold or flu, I'll wear a mask.
I'll go back to running in parks and on trails, but I've found good alternate routes that I'll continue to use (routes which allowed greater social distancing but are generally pleasant).
I'll be more likely to get a regular flu shot given what I've learned about contagion.
I'll probably go back to doing more crowd things (e.g., shows, parties, etc.), but less than before and mostly because my wife will want to go.
Some changes that won't stick and will revert back to normal:
My leisure travel will go back to old habits. However, I may consider more road trips for a while where feasible.
I've been a very casual dresser for the past nine months, and have been barefoot more than I've ever been in my life. That'll need to change if I'm doing more in-person meetings again.
I look forward to being able to go back to my local mall, buy some Panda Express, and people watch while I work remotely. I actually may miss that more than anything else.
I'll continue to conduct some of my meetings remotely, which will mean I'll continue to travel for business less. However I intend to resume in-person meetings when it's time. I'll cut back but won't eliminate them.
That's about it. I'd like to continue the trend of not wearing pants day or night but at some point that will likely have to end. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Iowanian:
I'll probably improve some of my preparations for events outside my control.
Add this one to my list as well. I'll always have at least 30 days of canned food, rice and beans, and protein bars on hand. There's a plentiful supply of water in my back yard so that's not a concern. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJJasonp:
Used to enjoy going to casinos pre-COVID. I could see myself wearing a mask in casinos moving forward (as long as I'm not the only one!)......especially if more casinos revert back to allowing smoking.
I've actually been going to casinos, but with much less frequency. I just make sure I hang out in the poker room because they actually enforce masks there. Out on the casino floor especially at the slot machines nobody really seems to obey the rules.
When everyone wears a mask, it is quite effective. When only some people wear them, much less - obviously.
Nonetheless, should probably stop going. Tsk tsk tsk. Probably not going to go any places before xmas if my family has it to make sure I'm safe. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
Oh, that's a good one. I too will abandon the handshake. I hope that doesn't cause a lot of awkwardness to implement because handshakes serve no purpose other than to make germs and viruses chortle.
Covid has shown me that I need to take care of my body. I admittedly packed on about 7 lbs since the lockdown started but I’ve been to the gym 3X a week for over 2 months now and honestly as much as it sucked at first, it’s kind of fun when you’re in shape.
I lost 12 lbs and 2% body fat and I think that I’ve improved my diet as much as anything.
I am at the tail end of covid and I really do believe that work helped my immune system beat this thing rather easily.
I hope this will be a permanent change for me [Reply]
The biggest change for me & my family would be work situations. My wife and her team are going to be permanently working from home now, and my company may do the same. If we both continue to work from home then we will likely look at getting into a bigger place with more space for separate office areas.
As far as habits, I'm looking forward to going out to eat with friends again. I was part of a group of guys that would try to go to a new restaurant every week. I miss doing that. Grocery shopping...I'm not sure. The curbside pickup has be hit-and-miss. There's been several instances of them saying that something is out of stock only to be in stock when I go in the store.
...and the bidet will get serious consideration. [Reply]
Originally Posted by tyecopeland:
How do you wear a mask and smoke at the same time?
I dont smoke......my point was that I would go more if they keep the non-smoking going that several casinos have switched over to during COVID. [Reply]
