On the heels of global lockdowns, the Indian government imposed its nationwide lockdown on March 24, 2020. It’s been two years since those strict limitations were imposed and life as we knew it came to a halt overnight. With modes of commute and supply chains disrupted, access to livelihood and essentials became the leading issues in the midst of the health crisis. With educational institutions, offices, and public spaces being shut, our daily routines were completely transformed as we were bound to our homes.

Moreover, due to the lack of social engagement and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, public mental health took a major hit across the globe. There is no doubt that the socio-cultural and psychological footprint of the pandemic will be discussed and dissected for decades to come. To meditate over the lockdown’s individualistic impact, we asked Mid-day readers to share the one thing they stopped doing in their day to day lives, and the one habit they picked up during the lockdown which has persisted.