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The overall impression we get is that most folk have at least settled into some kind of normal. We’ve adjusted. Adapted. In fact, we’ve changed. The pandemic has forced on us the need to alter the way we live, the way we interact, the way we look at life and one another. Has our 2020 vision become clearer in 2021?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like we mentioned above, we’re inclined towards optimism as a species. History shows it\u2019s human nature to rise up from the ashes like a Phoenix and turn adversity into opportunity. Certainly, from conversations with our clients and voice actors over the past several months, we’ve learned some worthwhile lessons. Let’s revisit the most important ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasure life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Covid](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\")
Image: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne thing the pandemic has made us aware of is our mortality. With more than half-a-million deaths<\/a> in the United States alone due to COVID-19, we are faced with the shocking realization that death can come knocking at anybody’s door and at any time. That the process of vaccination is chugging along around the world is a relief, but no reason to become complacent. There are no guarantees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, what the pandemic has definitely done is help us appreciate each moment of life. Often, we\u2019re caught up in work, relationships, responsibilities, and all sorts of other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because people around the world are spending more time at home, they\u2019re reconnecting with their social circles (digitally) and spending time doing the things that are important to them. In itself, that’s a wonderful thing. It is a wonderful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remote is reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhoto by Daria Nepriakhina<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRemote work and working from home is now officially normal. And what benefits remote work and working from home have! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have a freer schedule, more time, and the lack of an authoritative figure pressuring your workflow \u2014 what\u2019s not to like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voice123 <\/a>has been enjoying those benefits for over a decade. In an era where the marketplace is shifting to remote work on a global scale, a popular platform like Voice123 is showing that finding a remote marketplace for professional voice actors<\/a> can be easy and effective. We’ll surely be able to fulfill your every voice over need!<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlobally, more and more businesses are ditching bricks-and-mortar and going remote. And it looks like the trend is no only going to stick, it’s picking up momentum around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social issues matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhoto by Nechirwan Kavian<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen our lives were busy and we had heads buried in routines, it was hard to spare the attention and energy for social issues. There have certainly been many. We’ve become so much more aware of inequality and income disparity. People are standing up and making themselves heard. Does change always have to be accompanied by upheaval? Will there ever be evolution without violence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sadly, there’s not enough space for that discussion here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the upside, though, we\u2019ve been prompted to: look at inclusivity of workplaces, revamp support systems for marginalized groups, take an active stance on social issues and implement long-lasting changes to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are realizing that it\u2019s tough addressing these issues, but it\u2019s imperative, lest they continue. We cannot allow that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Staying 6 feet apart is physically not all that difficult, but being locked away from friends, family, and loved ones for several months? That\u2019s really hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humans are innately social creatures. We love connecting; it\u2019s a part of life and it sustains us. From people singing on balconies<\/a> to the whole street as an audience, to the intensive use of Zoom and other online meeting platforms, we\u2019ve seen a need for human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow will that affect how we live and work in the near future? It\u2019ll be interesting to see, and it\u2019ll probably be wonderful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyday heroes<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhoto by Luke Jones<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFront-line workers are awesome. And during the pandemic, they\u2019ve been and continue to be true heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The services that front-line workers provide have always been important. But we don\u2019t always think about them. COVID-19 reminds us to appreciate them. They\u2019re amazing people who risk their lives to help us. When this is all over, the heroes will still be helping, and we ought to appreciate that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A perpetual round of applause is in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have to save our planet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It can\u2019t wait. Although fires rage across the states, the polar ice caps melt, we have seen some benefits from the lockdown imposed on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With fewer people commuting, consuming, and using Earth\u2019s resources, people in places like Beijing have noted in absolute astonishment the rare sight of clear skies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe can\u2019t stop here, we have to change how we\u2019re affecting the planet, or it\u2019s only going to get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life is changing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who would\u2019ve guessed that life could turn into a dystopian-fiction novel, where the world shuts down and people have to figure out how to survive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humans are remarkable. They adapt. They change, and they survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work, social issues, relationships, and most importantly the relationships we have with ourselves, are changing. And that\u2019s ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a mess now, but once we start to sort everything out, it\u2019s going to be for the better. Nothing will be the same, but it will be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that really is one of the best things ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We wish everyone of you the very best. Keep well and stay safe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Okay – so right off the bat, let’s be downright honest: we had high hopes for 2021, no? Most of us, anyway. As a species, humans are inclined towards optimism. That’s a good thing. Of course, for some of us, the Covid pandemic has been a lot more than an annoying upheaval; it’s been searingly, …<\/p>\n
![\"Covid](\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ana-tablas-oB0xbLwcaMw-unsplash-1.jpg\")
One thing the pandemic has made us aware of is our mortality. With more than half-a-million deaths<\/a> in the United States alone due to COVID-19, we are faced with the shocking realization that death can come knocking at anybody’s door and at any time. That the process of vaccination is chugging along around the world is a relief, but no reason to become complacent. There are no guarantees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, what the pandemic has definitely done is help us appreciate each moment of life. Often, we\u2019re caught up in work, relationships, responsibilities, and all sorts of other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because people around the world are spending more time at home, they\u2019re reconnecting with their social circles (digitally) and spending time doing the things that are important to them. In itself, that’s a wonderful thing. It is a wonderful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remote work and working from home is now officially normal. And what benefits remote work and working from home have! <\/p>\n\n\n\n You have a freer schedule, more time, and the lack of an authoritative figure pressuring your workflow \u2014 what\u2019s not to like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voice123 <\/a>has been enjoying those benefits for over a decade. In an era where the marketplace is shifting to remote work on a global scale, a popular platform like Voice123 is showing that finding a remote marketplace for professional voice actors<\/a> can be easy and effective. We’ll surely be able to fulfill your every voice over need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Globally, more and more businesses are ditching bricks-and-mortar and going remote. And it looks like the trend is no only going to stick, it’s picking up momentum around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When our lives were busy and we had heads buried in routines, it was hard to spare the attention and energy for social issues. There have certainly been many. We’ve become so much more aware of inequality and income disparity. People are standing up and making themselves heard. Does change always have to be accompanied by upheaval? Will there ever be evolution without violence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sadly, there’s not enough space for that discussion here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the upside, though, we\u2019ve been prompted to: look at inclusivity of workplaces, revamp support systems for marginalized groups, take an active stance on social issues and implement long-lasting changes to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People are realizing that it\u2019s tough addressing these issues, but it\u2019s imperative, lest they continue. We cannot allow that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying 6 feet apart is physically not all that difficult, but being locked away from friends, family, and loved ones for several months? That\u2019s really hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humans are innately social creatures. We love connecting; it\u2019s a part of life and it sustains us. From people singing on balconies<\/a> to the whole street as an audience, to the intensive use of Zoom and other online meeting platforms, we\u2019ve seen a need for human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How will that affect how we live and work in the near future? It\u2019ll be interesting to see, and it\u2019ll probably be wonderful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Front-line workers are awesome. And during the pandemic, they\u2019ve been and continue to be true heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The services that front-line workers provide have always been important. But we don\u2019t always think about them. COVID-19 reminds us to appreciate them. They\u2019re amazing people who risk their lives to help us. When this is all over, the heroes will still be helping, and we ought to appreciate that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A perpetual round of applause is in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can\u2019t wait. Although fires rage across the states, the polar ice caps melt, we have seen some benefits from the lockdown imposed on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With fewer people commuting, consuming, and using Earth\u2019s resources, people in places like Beijing have noted in absolute astonishment the rare sight of clear skies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can\u2019t stop here, we have to change how we\u2019re affecting the planet, or it\u2019s only going to get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who would\u2019ve guessed that life could turn into a dystopian-fiction novel, where the world shuts down and people have to figure out how to survive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humans are remarkable. They adapt. They change, and they survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work, social issues, relationships, and most importantly the relationships we have with ourselves, are changing. And that\u2019s ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a mess now, but once we start to sort everything out, it\u2019s going to be for the better. Nothing will be the same, but it will be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that really is one of the best things ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We wish everyone of you the very best. Keep well and stay safe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Okay – so right off the bat, let’s be downright honest: we had high hopes for 2021, no? Most of us, anyway. As a species, humans are inclined towards optimism. That’s a good thing. Of course, for some of us, the Covid pandemic has been a lot more than an annoying upheaval; it’s been searingly, …<\/p>\nRemote is reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Covid](\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/daria-nepriakhina-i5iIhHSAtp4-unsplash-1.jpg\")
Social issues matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Covid](\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nechirwan-kavian-S8W1-haED24-unsplash-1.jpg\")
Human connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Everyday heroes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We have to save our planet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Life is changing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n