I have always been a “half glass full” kind of person. For me, there will always be a silver lining to everything ~ even in cases like the COVID-19 pandemic. While I know that the virus continues to take and threaten a lot of lives ~ and continues to impact the global economy, I like to think that this pandemic has also been an eye-opener of the things we can control. This includes the way we react to issues around us, the way we weed out the negativity around us, and, the way we plan our lives moving forward.

Because while the future is uncertain, we can always take steps to prepare today so we can worry less tomorrow. COVID-19 has affected our lives in different ways but the lessons we learned from it are essentially the same. Here are five lessons everyone learned or should learn, especially now that most of us are finally back to work.

Health is indeed wealth

Your health is your best asset ~ both physically and financially. Pandemic or not, protecting your health always comes first. And having good health and being in shape give you more energy to work hard for your family while pursuing your passions. Staying healthy saves you a lot of money too. After all, getting sick is not cheap. You have to pay for medicines, treatment, and confinement. Costs for COVID-19 treatment can reach millions, and so do other critical illnesses like cancer, heart attack, renal failure, or stroke.

But if you do get sick {and often these illnesses will just strike without warning}, there are ways to make sure you are financially prepared. Protection plans like FWD Insurance’s Set for Health ensure that you have the money you need to pay for any medical bills. It allows you to claim up to three times against major critical illnesses ~ and if you remain healthy by 75 years old, you’ll get your money back.

Better to focus on the good and the positive

With all the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the worst thing anyone can do is to spread more negativity and for people to jump in the bandwagon. Nothing will come out from ranting or complaining. One must look at themselves and just contribute in their own way, to make the current normal easier to deal and live with.