It’s astounding how easily life can pass you by.

Over the last five days in Covid quarantine, I’ve done close to nothing. Because when you’re sick, nothing is all you’re capable of.

My days were spent sleeping, watching mindless YouTube videos, cooking food, then sleeping again. The only things anchoring me to society were phone calls with loved ones, brief conversations with my housemate and the occasional tutoring.

It felt so easy to be stuck on autopilot. To just rotate between sleeping, eating and scrolling. It was terrifying.

I know – rest is important. I know – staying inside was the right decision. I know – there’s not much I could do.

But this time with Omicron has made me realise how easily we can throw away our lives if we’re not careful. Distractions are becoming outrageously addictive and impossible to ignore. Unmonitored, they can take away time from more intentional and purposeful activities without us even realising.

Be wary.