THERE is no doubt that social distancing is necessary to fight coronavirus. You might also enjoy it for a few days, but eventually it will affect your mental health. Therefore, it is essential to be prepared psychologically to survive during social distancing. One of the most effective things in this situation is to build a life online.

Apart from social networking, you can work on self-improvement by learning new skills. In Pakistan, for instance, DigiSkills.pk is an online platform where you can learn government-certified freelancing skills in three months completely free.

Moreover, it is important that one is financially prepared in these turbulent times. There is no denying that businesses will suffer, meaning you will suffer financially. Thus, prepare to move as much of your work life online as possible. Freelancing is proving to be a promising platform to earn money while being stuck at home.

Kanwal Ashraf
Islamabad

Published in Dawn, April 3rd, 2020