Dear Ugandans, Don’t write off 2020 just yet

2020 seems will have more memes than any year. Someone posted “2020 should end in
March with fireworks and we go to 2021”. Some Whatsapp and Facebook status updates
are about how 2020 will not bear any fruit.
The world celebrated the New Year that ushered in a decade. At two months into 2020,
people didn’t want nothing with 2020 because of the Corona virus pandemic. Some
Ugandans online claim everything come to a standstill and they want to go back to
2019.However, let must move forward.
It is not the time to give up on 2020.Look at the covid-19 lockdown as break to asses, reflect
,measure ,and meditate on the first three months of the year “None of us is built to run
nonstop” Oprah Winfrey.
Be creative with what you have and tap into opportunities to earn from your profession
during covid-19.Truth is you can still achieve your goals while the Covid-19 pandemic goes
on. This challenging season does not mean you live below your potential. It is a time to be
grateful about life. Be positive about a better tomorrow. Remember Joseph got a job while
in prison. Do you think he would have a breakthrough if he refused to interpret dreams in
jail?
Don’t give up on 2020 because of Anxiety. If you struggle with anxiety, control what you
read and watch late night concerning corona virus. See a counsellor. If news is the one
causing fear, avoid some channels before going to sleep. Always verify disturbing news.
Be productive as a person instead of writing off 2020.There are thousands of free
professional webinars and Zoom meetings on a range of topics. What had you set out to
achieve this year? Take this lockdown time to re-skill yourself in those areas so that you are
ready after the lockdown.
Nothing drains your life purpose like maintaining a negative relationship with failure and
challenges. Corona Virus pandemic exploded in our faces and shocked our brains. It is a time
to be grateful and focus on the good side. Weep a little and go back to being positive. It has
been said that for every one negative occurrence, there are a thousand positive things that
come with it. Write a thank you note to yourself every evening with the top things you
accomplish everyday during covid-19.
Focus on your set goals with hope. Don’t write off your career, finances, relationship, and
life yet. Use the lockdown to realign your mindset.” Your thoughts and beliefs dictate your
reality, so if you want to change your reality, you have to change your beliefs. You can make
anything work.” Jen Sincero; author of You are A BADASS. Different difficult times bring
unique pathways. Job in the bible lost everything but he made a comeback. You could have
lost friends, investments, a job, an education, and a family to covid-19.Be patient, there are
more 9years of this decade to make it.
Thank God for 2020.Abandoning your religion now is suicidal. The high spiritual being you
believe in has everything covered. God can give you a Lamborghini and still fail to get you a
parking spot. Does that mean you stop thanking Him?
Ivan N Baliboola
nbaliboola@gmail.com