AUGUST 1, 2023
The impact of the pandemic has not left anyone untouched. Adapting to the new remote work from home pattern has been mentally and physically taxing on employees and C-suite executives. But we are all adapting to the new normal and working our way through it.
Times have changed in the past year when the pandemic fundamentally transformed the way we work. It forced the large-scale workforce to shift to remote work. While remote work from home has benefited us in many ways, it has certainly taken a toll in our personal lives.
Now, we are free to open our laptops and work anytime within the comfort of our own room. Think about it. When work is constantly available to us, our work-life boundaries get blurred easily. A research found out that 44.4% respondents experienced deterioration in their mental health during the covid-19 outbreak since WFH became the new normal
A recent study reported that C-Suite executives had a hard time adapting to the virtual lifestyles, 53% reported struggling with mental health issues while working remotely. The pandemic has been especially hard on Gen-Z, 90% of whom have been struggling with mental health during Covid and 94% Gen-Z workers reported that work stress affects their personal life as well.
While there is nothing more convenient than working from the comforts of our home, it has become detrimental to our physical and mental health. It is no secret that remote work stresses us out and we need to carve out strategies to keep ourselves in check.
Some common challenges that employees may be experiencing are:
As many organisations are adopting the remote work policy for the long-term, it is very crucial to imbibe self-care habits to get used to this culture.
Here is a work-from-home support list to help you balance your personal life and work.
Remote work is stressful and organizations should give employees some grace and make mental health a top priority. While stress and anxiety are inevitable, we can manage them and improve our work-life balance. Remember, we are never alone. Reaching out for professional help is always the way to go.
At the end of the day, we are all trying our best to get through this challenging period. Don’t forget to pat yourself on the back by taking a well-deserved break. Bake your favourite dessert, connect with loved ones, and do some relaxing meditation and stretching exercises that will instantly make you feel on top of the world.