Mindfulness Exercises to Strengthen Recovery
Did you know mindfulness exercises can help strengthen your recovery? Read all about it in this informative blog post.
Working from home can play a huge role on your mental health. There’s no denying that the past few years have been different to say the least. From navigating a global pandemic, to altering our everyday routines. We have all been rethinking the way we did things.
For many of us, this means working from home. During the Pandemic, nearly 70 percent of full-time workers were working from home. Post-pandemic, 92 percent of workers expect to work from home at least once per week.
Will this trend become permanent? Well, a lot of researchers seem to think so. Data scientists at Ladders project that 25 percent of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022. Remote work will continue to expand through 2023.
That said, if you or a loved one are currently working from home, you might be asking yourself: At what cost? Does working from home affect your mental health? And if so, how?
If these questions sound familiar, rest assured that I have answers. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I will explain exactly how working from home affects your mental health in this blog post.
A study revealed that as many as 3 out of 4 American workers reported feelings of stress during the pandemic. Not only that, but further research revealed that remote workers tend to feel more stress than their in-office counterparts.
While every job has its moments, working from home comes with its own set of stressors. Some people don’t have access to the tools required to complete daily tasks. Others struggle to balance work and home life, especially when they share the same geography. Additionally, remote workers often pressure themselves to work 24/7, which elevates feelings of work-induced anxiety. Working from home 24/7 is less than ideal for a healthy work/life balance.
While stressing for short amounts of time is normal, long-term stress (aka chronic stress) can have negative effects on your physical and emotional health. Some indicators that your stress levels are high include:
If you believe you are experiencing abnormally high amounts of stress, talking with a therapist can help. Not only will I give you the tools to manage and reduce the stress you are experiencing, but my office is a safe space to explore any issues that may be hiding under the surface.
Humans are incredibly social beings, and not all individuals are used to spending long bouts of time without fellow human interaction. When you work from home, you miss out on chit-chatting with your coworkers around the community coffee pot and venting to your desk-mate about a particularly frustrating assignment. Unfortunately, those face-to-face connections cannot be entirely replaced by Slack messages and Zoom meetings. Therefore, many remote workers find themselves feeling lonely and/or isolated.
Research tells us that social support plays a key role in maintaining our well-being, and depression (as well as other mental illnesses) can be exacerbated by a lack thereof. Aside from the isolating environment that working from home requires, remote workers cannot connect in the same way that on-site coworkers can.
Furthermore, working from home can cause you to feel stuck. When you don’t go into the office, you might feel as though your achievements aren’t recognized. This can cause depressive feelings to set in, as you might feel like you’re underappreciated, underachieving, or simply not as valuable as your in-office counterparts.
Of course, working from home isn’t all bad. While there are negative consequences to be wary of, remote work can also positively affect your mental health:
Are you working from home? Here are some tips for making the most out of it:
Does working from home affect your mental health? The simple answer is yes. If you or a loved one are experiencing chronic stress, depression, or anxiety resulting from your current work-from-home situation, Fort Wellness Counseling can help.
We utilize patient-centered care and individualized treatment that puts your best interests first. With over a decade of experience serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I am confident in my ability to make impactful, long-term changes for your mental health.
Ready to get started? Contact our team to schedule an appointment today.
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