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Problems: School and college closures not only impact students and teachers but also have far-reaching economic and social implications [23]. Homelessness, food security, housing, childcare, internet, disability services, digital learning and student debt are various economic and social issues in response to the pandemic. Pandemic impacted more on disadvantaged children and their families causing childcare problems, intermittent learning, compromised nourishment and economic cost consequences to families who could not work. Students from poor households remained engaged in generating income for their survival from formal education. Pandemic is now evolving into a human tragedy [24]. Again, modern culture is gradually strangling us from our true existence, making it very convenient for us to live lives that lack meaning. On a daily basis, powerful forces and rewards (money, power, attention, achievement) distract us; do not let them take over one’s life.

Overcome

 Preventive measures such as social distancing has to be undertaken is an official message from the Health Ministry;

 Postponement of devotees to visit temples;

 Under home quarantine;

 Placing and using of hand sanitizers in maximum places in the city by the people is mandated;

 Keeping yourself in isolation after detected COVID-19 positive; and

 Face mask is under compulsion for one and all.

Another way of remaining happy is the Japanese concept “IKIGAI”—a justification to get out of bed every morning. The intersection of what you are good at and what you love to do is ikigai, says Hector Garcia. Find where it is, and don’t be scared to pursue it [25]. Ikigai is seen as the confluence of four major components, (i) what you’re in love with; (ii) what the world wants; (iii) what you are excellent at; and (iv) what you should get remunerated for. It is said that finding one’s own ikigai brings fulfilment, pleasure and helps to live longer.

Want to find an Ikigai of yours? Four questions need to be asked are:

1 (a) What am I going to love?

2 (b) What good am I at?

3 (c) What am I going to pay for now, or something that might turn into my future hustle?

4 (d) What is it that the world needs?

Ikigai’s ten rules are: (i) remain active; don’t retire; (ii) take it slowly; (iii) don’t fill your stomach; (iv) surround yourself with good friends; (v) get in form for your next birthday; (vi) smile; (vii) re-join with nature; (viii) give appreciations; (ix) live instant; and (x) follow your ikigai.