Quarantine Silver Lining Calculator
Track your unexpected wins—books, workouts, home projects, savings—and celebrate the bright side of staying in.
Expand your mind—each book gives 10 points.
Sweat equity—each workout adds 5 points.
Courses, podcasts, classes—0.5 points per hour.
DIY victories—each project earns 15 points.
Less commuting, fewer nights out—0.1 points per dollar saved.
Sourdough, ukulele, coding—each skill grants 20 points.
Silver Lining Score
Total points
300
Optimism tier: Productivity Elf
Highlight
Seriously productive! Remember to sprinkle in rest and celebration.
Points breakdown
- Reading: 50 pts
- Workouts: 100 pts
- Learning: 15 pts
- Projects: 60 pts
- Savings: 35 pts
- Skills: 40 pts
How to Use This Calculator
Gather your highlights
List books, workouts, lessons, and projects completed since staying in. Estimate savings from reduced commuting or dining out.
Enter numbers honestly
Use whole numbers or decimals to capture progress—even partial wins count toward your total score.
Review your silver lining
Celebrate small victories and identify areas you would like to amplify as routines shift back to normal.
Formula
Score = 10 * Books + 5 * Workouts + 0.5 * Learning Hours + 15 * Projects + 0.1 * Savings + 20 * Skills
Optimism tier based on score thresholds
Example: 5 books + 20 workouts + 30 hours learning + 4 projects + $350 saved + 2 skills = 282.5 points -> Productivity Elf
Silver Lining Inspiration
Even if normal life paused, you created value. Keep the momentum by translating new habits into long-term routines.
- Turn workouts into community challenges or accountability groups.
- Document home projects on social media or a personal blog.
- Share book and learning recommendations with friends to inspire them.
- Track ongoing savings to fund future adventures or emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add categories?
Absolutely—adjust point values or add fields (for example, meditation minutes or meals cooked) for a personalized tally.
What if my score is low?
Celebrate small wins and pick one habit to grow. Silver linings can be minimal rest or time with family too—adapt categories to fit your priorities.
Is this scientifically validated?
It is a motivational tool, not a clinical measure. Use it to reflect and set new intentions, not to compare value with others.
How often should I update?
Weekly or monthly check-ins let you see growth over time and spark conversations about positive habits.