Oppose or work from home: its 3 psychological consequences

We all know that taking the opposition is something very hard, that requires a lot of sacrifice and perseverance, just like working from home. In these situations, no one sets schedules for us and greater willpower is necessary.

In fact, preparing for oppositions or working from home is usually something that generates psychological wear and tear to take into account if you don't know how to manage it well. Let's see why.

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The psychological effects of opposing or working from home

Although both paths may have clear benefits, it is also very likely that there are consequences at a psychological level that can be harmful. What are the problems related to this that we deal with in consultation?

1. insulation wear

First of all, we have the risk of the person becoming isolated, since they do not interact with anyone else during work or study hours, which means that the basic need for socialization is not covered.

This may be best carried by people who are introverted; however, in the long term it can also cause them discomfort. Of course, for extroverts, who need socialization to increase their satisfaction, it is a much more devastating consequence.

2. Need for a structuring schedule

On the other hand, it is essential that the person has a set schedule, since the absence of routines can generate a feeling of restlessness, greater anxiety and even a perception of emptiness.

It is very common that when waking up, people in this situation think, why am I going to get up with so many hours ahead of me? Thus, it is possible that they stay in bed and thereby contribute to a bad organization of time and to have the lowest mood.

It is important to highlight that spaces must be left for rest and leisure in the schedule, our attention is limited and we need to stop to be able to continue later. In addition, on a psychological level, knowing that we have a deadline in which we will have to stop or a plan when we finish the tasks, makes us perform better.

3. Need for concrete goals

Just as important is goal setting. In the long term, this objective may be to approve or carry out a project (for example), but, if other objectives are not established in the short and medium term, we cannot measure if we are using the correct strategies nor can we reinforce ourselves to achieve them, and this can lead the person to become discouraged.

The emotional impact of studying or working at home

In addition to all these factors, many others can come together that trigger consequences at a psychological level, especially in the case of opponents, they often feel misunderstood, tired, and even guilty for not being there. working. On the other hand, people who study or work from home usually report that their closest circle thinks who have a lot of free time, claim them and this can interfere with their schedule and increase their sense of incomprehension.

One of the most adverse consequences that this type of work tends to have is that of drop in mood, frequently influenced by the factors mentioned, as well as by others such as excessive self-demand, anxiety, etc.

In Mariva Psychologists We care daily for people who suffer under these circumstances because they do not have the tools to manage it, taking into account that applying or working from home can become a complicated situation to drive.