Even though it started off as a novelty, but working from home for long periods of time can start to affect our mental health. You may be experiencing some of the following:
- Feeling isolated, lonely, or disconnected from other people – socially and professionally
- Being unable to ‘switch off from work’
- Having difficulty staying motivated
- Having difficulty prioritising your workload
- Feeling uncertain about your progress, and whether you’re performing ok
- Insomnia and sleep problems
Remember you are not alone and help is always available. Here are two websites with some tips to help your work-life balance.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01059-4
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00933-5
Don’t forget you can also download the Health e-Hub app for your phone from the Google Play App Store. It’s simple to use and offers help with a range of issues-physical, mental and financial wellbeing, self-improvement and lifestyle guidance. The log-in is simply username: Newcastle, password: University