Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. A version of this article originally appeared on Johal’s LinkedIn blog. 

When the coronavirus crisis hit, people reacted differently—but nobody could have predicted the seismic shift it would have on the world. The unthinkable had suddenly become reality as we hunkered down with our loved ones, staying in our homes to ensure our safety.

As the weeks advanced, we took many rides on an emotional roller coaster. From appreciating seeing our kids and spouses again, to worrying about our financial situation—things we thought we’d never have to worry about suddenly became points of real concern.