Over the past few weeks I’ve advocated for introspection, for people to consider the kind of world they want to live in. It seems so many people are bored to death while sheltering in place, so I thought of an activity checklist. If enough people check these babies off, we’ll come out of this more prepared to shape the world how we see fit:

Think about what’s important to you. You have all this time at home—what will you be proud of when you die? What do you enjoy spending your time on? Imagine if you came out of this shelter-in-place with a crystal clear understanding of what’s important in your life. Wouldn’t that alone be a huge accomplishment?
This lockdown has offered a bit of a reset. So use it to reset your habits. Now is the time to work on that practice you haven’t maintained or that project you always put off. There aren’t really any excuses right now. Consider investing in some Lifestyle Design since you have the time.
Do politics now take over the dinner table each night? Maybe that’s not the worst thing—for us to regularly discuss important international issues—instead of the NFL draft or the Bachelorette or whatever else on TV. Let’s figure out a way to make politics a regular, productive 1% of our day.
For Americans, 2020 is a big election year. This global pandemic has awakened us to many realities of our current system. And with us on the brink of being unable to stop climate change, this year’s election will have a significant effect on future generations. Think about who you want to elect in November.
Look at which companies and industries are doing what during this crisis. Many have offered heroic examples of how to impart good on the world in tough times. Others should make us re-think our purchase decisions. Make a list of those you will support moving forward.
Finally, and probably the easiest thing to do during this lockdown: recognize how much our loved ones mean to us. We're mammals, we're social. We desire intimacy and connection, and it’s probably the most important way we derive meaning in our lives. Think about who those loved ones are, and how you can serve them.

If we consider how our world has changed in a few short weeks, how our lives have been altered…maybe we’ll not only be grateful for what we have now, but will want to build a world that enables everyone to have more.