Working From Home: The Good, The Bad, and The Blessed Introverts

Hello guys! So, by finally having a moment to breathe and think about this month, it has really been the most challenging time for me yet as a creative and lover of fitness. America has been the key focal point of 2020. Honestly, at this rate, I am just waiting for Godzilla to make an appearance. Since every month, something new comes up and takes the stage to perform its madness. Now, not all topics are fresh wounds. Many of these conflicts are built up after many years of not being taken seriously. 2020 is the year where people have had enough, whether right or wrong in actions. Voices are beginning to merge and conversations taking light out from the darkness that tries to engulf our world.

The news is always there and we decide how we move on. But, like most people nowadays, I am just a single soul in my own bubble. Working from home and surviving. Is it weird to think again that maybe Covid was a good thing for all of us? Remote working has grown immensely over the past couple months. It's the first time where I can say it is similar to "essential working", especially for designers such as myself. We are in high demand. I have been working on various freelance projects and now, currently, I am working on a massive one. It is exciting yet stressful at times due to everything being discussed and created over the computer. However, it is promising because we are all innovating and adjusting to the current social events. 

There are some pros and cons to this way of making a living. For starters, I'd say the good thing about working from home is peace of mind. There are less distractions, in terms of the work environment. Now, some may disagree because there are people with kids at home and it can make it difficult. However, I am talking about a peace of mind from things that aren't associated or necessary in your life. At work, there are situations that don't always go as planned or you get thrown into more workload that you have no control over. What makes working from home nice is that we do have more control of our daily routine. We can plan out times to work and take care of our children. Not only that, we get to spend more time with loved ones. This could be in person or even over simple video calls. The fact of the matter is that we have a choice to fit in more people into our schedules that we care about. That we want to take a moment and invest time in. It is nice having that power because it is positive and resourceful.

Another plus about working from home is that you don't have to drive anywhere or take public transportation to get to your job. It is all within the comforts of your house. This also saves tons of money too. It is the little things that make a difference. Working from home allows even growth to those that aren't the big talkers. With the necessary space and not physically interacting with people 24/7, I would say a lot of introverted people will greatly benefit from this lifestyle. It will help produce the best work. Because of that, I believe businesses will begin to consider working from home more for new hires. Companies want the best results and if working from home is one of those routes, they will make that a choice for employees that are fit for those positions.

Now, with the cons, working from home can create a lot of stress if you don't balance your day. If we stay inside too long, it isn't healthy for our mindset and energy levels. It is important to get fresh air at least once during the day. If not, maybe morning walks or during one of your work breaks. A change in scenery can help our thought process more than you think. Looking and doing the same thing over and over again can sometimes lead to complete boredom. It is important to switch things up and keep going. 

Another con with working from home is an abundant amount of video call meetings and messages from coworkers, since nobody can communicate in person. This can also lead to stress if too much information is tackled at once. The lack of face to face physical interaction can be a problem for some. We can't read people's emotions or interests as consistent over virtual conversations. However, at least it is something to keep you informed. Eventually, you learn overtime how everyone interacts and talks to each other. Their own personal language. It becomes a new learning experience for everyone.

Therefore, I overall think this new life depends on how a person favors to it. It is not for everyone. For example, as I experience working from home, I actually enjoy it. As a creative, as long as I have the necessary tools, my notes, wifi, and my water/tea. I am completely content with this nomad type of living. As society is slowly reopening, I am fine with going in person to meet my boss or other coworkers from time to time. My personality reflects both introverted and extroverted traits. I like sharing ideas and presenting work in person, but also prefer my own space. 

If you think this is great for you, I consider you all to look online and really putting yourself out there. Even if it's your side interests or whatever. Take the chance to make things happen. If you don't have a LinkedIn or TheDots pages dedicated to this, I suggest you start making them. Build and plan what experience to share and  content first, then go from there. 

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