The Physical and Mental Impact of Working Remotely
When we think about health, we could partition it into two dimensions that are worth considering separately:
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Physical health. This is the state of well-being of the body, which allows an individual to perform their daily tasks and live comfortably.
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Mental health. This is the state of psychological well-being that includes our ability to cope with stress and enjoy daily life.
Remote working means that we’ll be spending more time away from our colleagues, who—no matter how much they may have annoyed you in the past by not refilling the coffee pot—do look out for us, ask after us, and notice how we’re changing from day to day.
Some of us have families and friends who help us stay connected, ...
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