The more time we spend at home during the pandemic, the more anxiety-inducing news and suggestions we get about using our extra time. It is expected that we will be as productive as we were at the beginning of the pandemic; however, this is not the case.
Emotional Hurdles
Fear, grief, and uncertainty are emotions that have been normalized by the pandemic. In addition to that, anxiety and depression diagnoses have skyrocketed during this uncertain time. In our daily lives, we have to manage work, life and navigate through huge emotional hurdles with uncertainty that people have never really experienced before. It’s bound to be challenging.
Self-Isolation
For many people, the most distressing part of the coronavirus pandemic is the idea of self-isolation. If we get ill, we quarantine ourselves to protect others. Humans are naturally social animals, so having to isolate for days at a time can be challenging for us to process. To a degree, we are dependent on social interaction to properly function. Therefore, suddenly switching between working in an office to working at home can be difficult. The first few days are usually enjoyable, then the harsh reality sets in. ‘Home’ is seen as a space for leisure and comfort, hence why productivity is lower. Whether you’re an adult or child, you’re usually only home at the beginning or end of the day, resting. It is engraved in your brain to see a home as a relaxing place. Not a place of work.
At the end of the day, everyone is different and copes in distinctive ways. It may be easy for you to be productive, but incredibly challenging for others. Don’t feel pressured to be productive. It’s okay to take a few days off doing nothing. What might work for one person might not work for the other.
Stay safe! <3
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Resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association
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