Since the appearance of the Covid-19 pandemic, telework is more present than ever. However, despite certain undeniable advantages, it would have negative effects on daily life in the event of bad habits. For example, working in your bedroom would be a practice to be avoided.
Teleworking obviously has several advantages in these times of a pandemic. Indeed, this practice limits the risk of infection . In addition, this makes it possible to avoid travel and therefore delays, and makes possible a wider recruitment or even an easier integration of workers with disabilities. However, there is a darker side as explained by The Guardian in an article from January 20, 2021. Some people prefer to settle down comfortably in their bed rather than sitting in front of a desk. However, this is an error that can cause negative effects on daily life.
Working in the bedroom carries the risk of associating this room with a stressful environment. This recalls the tasks to be performed in the professional context. Especially for people living in cramped quarters, it is advisable - after work - to "disappear" everything reminiscent of the professional environment (computer, documents, etc.). The main risk concerns the lack of relaxation and difficulty falling asleep . In addition, individuals working in their bedrooms may experience a lack of exposure to daylight. However, the latter allows a synchronization of the biological clock. Without this, a lag can be created, causing fatigue to be felt at later hours.
Among the means capable of mitigating these effects, we find the possibility of going out for breaks, stretch your legs and get some air. We can also mention the possibility of slightly lighting the room in the evening in order to have a little less difficulty in falling asleep. However, you should know that working from home can also impact something other than the quality of sleep.
British psychologists Katie Anderson and Deborah Bailey-Rodriguez study the impact of lockdowns on romantic relationships. In a study published in June 2020, the duo explained that being in the same space all day with the same person goes against thousands of years of evolution. The researchers advise taking the time to adapt to changes in daily life and above all, to show compassion towards your partner.
Let's remember that sexual desire depends a lot on our environment. When a person works and has sex in the same room, their libido can be damaged. The bedroom becoming a workplace substitute can indeed lose all romantic aspect. Certain gestures can give the possibility of reducing these impacts undesirables:changing clothes after work or changing the mood of the room.
