Positive growth from the COVID-19 pandemic

<p>"The pandemic has been difficult, but it has managed to change my perspective for the better. I mourn for the suffering and loss we have experienced as humanity, and moving forward, I have a new sense of appreciation. I am hopeful for the future, and I know we are in this together. We should try to focus on appreciation, resilience, adaptability, and self-discipline. This is the most difficult time to do it as it seemingly has been forced upon us, but if we do not try it now, then when?</p> <p>As you read this, I want to know how the pandemic affected you directly. What have you improved upon, what have you grown to appreciate even more? I think we can all learn from each other, and if we focus on our resilience and some positivity, it may be a little easier to move forward and focus on hope for our future."</p> <p><a href= "https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctor/dr-jasmine-toor-md/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasmine Toor</a> is an internal medicine physician.</p> <p>She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "<a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/positive-growth-from-the-covid-19-pandemic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Positive growth from the COVID-19 pandemic</a>." (<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/positive-growth-from-the-covid-19-pandemic.html">https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/positive-growth-from-the-covid-19-pandemic.html</a>)</p>