How to Get the Most out of Working From Home
Keeping Your Mind and Body at a Primal State During Social Distancing
It was Sunday evening. You finally got the text that your boss has prepared you all through the week, “Starting tomorrow, all associates will be working from home till further notice.” At first, you thought to yourself, “Great, I can sleep in tomorrow a bit.” But, as soon as you received a push notification from your governor announcing that all the restaurants, bars, and gyms will be closed along with the ban of any large gathering, you know your life has suddenly changed. You came to the realization that there would be no more gym, no more relaxing at your favorite cafe, no more movies, and no more sports or entertainment events. Welcome to your new life of social distancing.
Humans are social animals by nature. In an article published by Rikke Friis Dam on Interaction Design Foundation, she explained how humans evolved as social animals for the need for survival. Alone, the human was unable to defeat predatory animals or overcome the harsh natural environments. To survive, the part of the human brain that dedicates social awareness and communication began to evolve. Together as a group, humans took on animals that were much larger in sizes, delegate responsibilities within the group, and provide resources for one and another. Through ages, humans have worked together as…
