I learned who to cut out from my life.
This was huge for me. When you don't have outside distractions, those who are most toxic in your life, go from being easy to tune out, to deafening.
My circle became so small, that unless you made my life better for being in it, I was better off without you.
Everyone in my circle looks out for one another. Life is short. No need for anyone that doesn't.
Covid gave me so much time to reflect. For me, this was very good, as it has allowed me to really push for my passion for a living, vs what I am highly skilled at.
I know so many people who lost their jobs, and this coupled with some government funding seemed to make it prime to start a business.
I am not going crazy, as apparently there has been a spike in entrepreneurs, realizing their brick and mortar or 9-5 wasn't cutting it for their work and life balance.
The latter of which, became incredibly important to to many, to the tune of no longer being negotiable.
I haven't been bumped into, haven't dealt with crazy traffic.
Most people, have just respected my personal space. As an introvert, that is heaven to me.
Very few have started awkward small talk with me.
Honestly, I can force a cough and make someone leave me alone rather easily.
Not that I am saying I could ever do something that heinous to avoid an awkward conversation with someone I really don't want to talk to. Honest.
Me and my girlfriend got a lot closer
It seems you either got close, or were ringing divorce bells.
Me and my significant other also got closer, but it gave us a chance to see how we dealt with extreme adversity as the past year both have gone through hell and back regarding work, and personal lives.