When the pandemic started and the lockdowns were supposed to start, I haven’t had the idea of how long it will take for the lockdown and up to when the WFH arrangements will last. Somehow I thought that the privilege of working at home sounds cool since you’re just earning your keep whilst doing it at the comfort of your own home. Sounds cool right? No more long early morning rush hours to go to office. No early morning wake ups just to rush and head out to the office. This is truly ideal.
However, the 1st year of pandemic really hit hard on the economy. Many businesses closed down because the business(es) were affected badly by the lockdowns. I for one lost my job mid of the year because projects had to push back and down-size. It was really stressful since the thought of how you’re going to survive with a lot of businesses and companies affected?
Thankfully, my line of work is still very marketable. The 1st day of my employ was after the new year of 2021 and it’s still into the WFH arrangement. What’s weird was that the arrangement was quite different from the previous work was that I was able to physically interact with my colleagues. With this one, everything started and remains virtual. Google meet is really everything within the day. Communicating with your colleagues will be sometimes a hassle if there’s an unreliable internet connection, or worse, power interruption.
You really opt not to get out to breathe just to have outside air to destress. You’re just confined in your own personal workspace, and nothing else. Burnout is real. Expectations are much, much more since you work at the comfort of your home. This really has an impact on your over-all mental health.
To make the long story short, what can you do to keep your sanity during this pandemic and WFH burnout?
1. No Friday after-office night-out with colleagues and friends mean spending much much time with family. Make sure they’re safe from illnesses.
2. Do one thing that you love each day that makes you steer away from burnout. I do twitter and blogging.
3. Make your own coffee or cappuccino. Something to reward yourself with. No need to go to Starbucks.
4. Do shoppee and lazada only on what you need. Not necessarily on what you want.
5. Attend online masses. Pray. Pray the rosary for protection. God's guidance helps in keeping you sane.
6. Have a sense of humor with the people around. Sometimes a good laugh even though you have quite a number of things in mind helps ease down our worries and problems.
7. Eat your favorite food but do not indulge. Too much of anything is bad.
8. Go out but not to be mingling or socializing. Go out to do your errands like head to the pharmacy or grocery to buy your stuff.
9. Play your favorite phone games.
10. Read your favorite book.
11. Sleep well and sleep on-time.
12. Wake-up early and start the day fresh.
13. Do some light indoor exercises.
at least these works for me. K bye!
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