{"id":2528,"date":"2020-03-29T17:17:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T07:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joanmcewan.com\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2021-03-15T11:57:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T01:57:48","slug":"boost-your-mental-health-at-home-reduce-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joanmcewan.com\/boost-your-mental-health-at-home-reduce-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost Your Mental Health at Home – Reduce Anxiety!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
COVID-19 continues to create global havoc impacting all our lives! This week I have been working with several clients whose entire teams have moved home to work remotely. Suddenly! they have got kids at home, a partner at home, home schooling happening, internet connectivity overload, no routine, no structure and lots of extra demands. Now more than ever it is time to boost your mental health at home – reduce anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people have not worked from home before on a permanent basis. Trying to understand what habits and routines will work. Felling that their whole world has been turned upside down. Increasing social isolation can be really scary if you are not used to it. Extroverts thrive on social interactions, so how are they going to mange this shift?
Suddenly leaders are trying to navigate this new work environment and for many they are moving into un-chartered waters. However they also have to manage and support their team through this transition to working from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working at home is challenging, and for many working from the kitchen table has become a reality. Having to tidy up all their work materials every evening so that they can set the table for dinner. No where to store their work equipment except in a box.
Using technology in the form of video conferencing may be a new experience for many. This is a time of extreme isolation and loss on all different levels for many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one is exempt from what is happening. We are having to re-invent our way of life! Many wondering how they can set up a workstation when they have no spare room. The dining room table may have to be transformed into a make shift office. No longer do they have the luxury of 2 computer screens.
For many the luxury of an ergonomically sound workstation may not be possible. The workspace may be very temporary with constant interruptions by the family and other competing household demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a totally new experience for many people and it is all very unfamiliar. Adding social isolation and distancing to this mix increases stress levels. Increasing stress levels create dis-ease within our bodies at a cell level. We need to identify these signs and get an action plan in place to prevent further decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n