The risks of teleworking on mental health and solutions

Teleworking is not a vacation. On the contrary, for many people, this work situation can have a negative influence on mental health. This is a common situation that many people face.

What are the most common problems?

-burnout

-stress

-isolation

• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia

What are the solutions to these problems for your mental health?

To avoid burnout during prolonged periods of teleworking it is important to make a strict separation between work and free time. Just because you're now working at home doesn't mean you don't have free time anymore. You have to make a schedule with regular breaks and a specific time at which you start your working day and a specific time at which you end it.

To avoid being stressed during teleworking, it is essential that you provide a space of your own for work. This space should be a private space where you cannot be disturbed by other members of your family. You are responsible for keeping this workspace tidy. This is very important because chaotic workspaces are stressful while tidy workspaces give a feeling of control and harmony. It is also important that you install some greenery in this workspace, at least one plant. A small green space will put you in contact with nature, which is good for your well-being. Before or after your working day, it is also important that you exercise for at least half an hour a day.

If you start to maintain strictly virtual relationships with coworkers and friends while teleworking you may quickly feel isolated. It is therefore advisable to maintain regular contact with your loved ones outside of your working hours. Continue to visit them and invite them to your home. It would be even better to do regular activities together, such as playing sports outdoors.

If you don't have the time to visit friends or family after work, you should know that there are many relaxing activities you can do at home or near your home that are great for your mental health, such as listening to music. music, bathing, yoga, meditating, mindful walking, cooking, reading a book, taking a nap, painting, or drawing.

You have just read it, by maintaining a balanced life rhythm and active social life, you will avoid mental health problems.

Each new situation in your life represents a challenge since human beings are a creature of habits. But know that all situations, no matter how horrible or overwhelming at the same time, eventually become normal. When a situation you once hated becomes your new usual situation you will learn to tolerate it. Over time, you may even start to enjoy telecommuting and its many positive aspects that we haven't covered in this article.

So, try not to see the glass half empty and if seeing the glass half full seems too difficult for you maybe you should consider changing the glass.

What have been your major challenges while teleworking? Do you like teleworking or are you amongst the many haters? Have you changed your opinion about teleworking now that you tried it? Would you like to go back to the office or are you dreaming of a teleworking job opportunity?

Alex Perez is a full-time blogger and mental health advocate. He writes about happiness, mental health and mindfulness.