Working from home has its benefits. People have reported positive effects on well-being such as improvements to feelings of gratefulness, enthusiasm, and happiness. However, it also presents its own set of problems and challenges.
One such challenge is the feeling of isolation. While alone time may initially feel beneficial, over time, it can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and even feelings of detachment from colleagues and responsibilities. While some may be resilient to this challenge, some may face it early on and more severely.
This doesn’t just apply to work either. Students who have to do remote learning may end up facing the same issues and this can make it difficult for them to connect with their peers and educator; ultimately negatively affecting their ability to learn.
Luckily technology provides a solution that you should really take advantage of. Free video chat and communications platforms make it easy to connect with your colleagues and peers. The most difficult part of this is actually taking the time and effort to keep in touch. Don’t assume others will make contact. You have to put in the effort, and if your colleagues and peers make the effort as well, all the better.
Set a schedule for contact; then keep to the schedule. It may seem troublesome but this frequent contact and small act of discipline will keep you engaged and connected. This schedule can be once a week or multiple times a week, or even every day. The important point is to ensure you stick to the commitment to communicate on a consistent basis. This will also help keep you informed of things happening with your own work and company news and updates.
While it may sound simple to do, working alone from home can create a sense of solitude that makes it difficult to even acknowledge that you need regular contact with people. In such cases, small acts of mental discipline that can keep your mind sharp and focused can be difficult to maintain; and though it may feel like it initially, being alone for too long is not good for your mental or emotional health. This will end up affecting your work, family life, and negatively affect your happiness.
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