The COVID 19 pandemic wrought immense destruction to people’s well-being as it altered their lifestyle to a very large extent. This was all comprehensive at various levels: social, economic, psychological,personal and physical. This was true for all age groups and categories of people. All aspects of life were adversely affected. However, at the same time, there were several positive repercussions on personal well-being as well. There were improvements in well being on various fronts too, personal and professional. These helped people to cope with the adverse impact of the pandemic, maintain continuity in their lives and fight the pallor of doom cast about by the pandemic. This paper attempts to look at both sides.

pandemic, well-being, adverse impact, positive impact.