‘BEING POSITIVE, ACCEPTING THE REALITY IS KEY’
Shah Rukh Khan shared thoughtprovoking ‘lockdown lessons’ on social media. It’s about how we indulged in things we didn’t really require, and attached false value to them. He urged all to re-imagine life with what we really need, people we care for, put aside differences and cherish the bonds we’ve been blessed with. And that above all, it’s love that makes life really worth living!
The Canadian Football League season has been postponed due to the pandemic, but that didn’t stop Montreal Alouettes cheerleaders from spreading joy! The squad put up a special performance for senior citizens living in self-isolation to curb Covid-19. They performed outside a retirement home and brought smiles on so many faces.
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This Delhi policewoman beat Covid-19 and returned back to duty. A video of the cop getting a heartwarming welcome by colleagues is going viral. Cops across India have been fighting courageously against the deadly virus, making endless sacrifices and putting their lives in danger to keep us safe. We salute their selfless commitment to their duty.
Among several other things that one finds tough to do during the lockdown, is staying fit. It is a big concern especially for athletes, as their training routines and formal coaching have gone for a toss. Badminton ace PV Sindhu, too, admits missing “playing the game with opponents”, which “enables us to improve our moves and techniques”. But not one to compromise on any aspect of her game, she has been religiously working out at home. Giving a glimpse of her daily regime, she shares, “I exercise, do strengthening workouts, squats, push-ups, burpees, jumps-squats, skipping and more. I also run, do stepper exercise, use sandbags for weight as well as knee workouts. Also, I’m eating right, as I can’t compromise on my health and fitness.”
Along with athletes, coaches, too, have voiced their concern around the players’ fitness levels. “Many are worried, impatient and frustrated, too. It does feel bad, I know. But, we have to accept the situation and stay positive,” says Sindhu, who won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Acknowledging that it might take time for both players and sports enthusiasts to come back to the court and stadiums, she states, “Once we get back, it’s essential to follow social distancing. Though it won’t happen anytime soon, that’s alright.”
The 24-year-old urges everyone to concentrate on taking care of themselves and their loved ones. “Only when our lives are secure can we follow our dreams,” she says, adding, “Right now, it’s important to stay home and follow proper sanitisation. Negative thoughts can be controlled; meditation helps. Do things that you enjoy — reading, drawing, cooking...
Keep your mind occupied.”
Sindhu, who is spending the much-needed time with family, is also learning to cook and stitch. “I’d rather learn something new than keep worrying about the situation,” she quips.
Perhaps that’s the reason why Sindhu didn’t sulk over the Tokyo Olympics and other international tournaments being deferred due to the pandemic. “When I came back from England, I could see it coming. Such decisions (lockdown) have been taken rightly. My first reaction was that I’ve got some more time to prepare well,” she explains.
As someone who believes in “keeping things light both on and off the court”, Sindhu adds that life isn’t just about one thing.
“We need to value everything we have. I try to maintain a balance even on my social media, be it with my messages or sharing fun moments,” she observes .