How to stay motivated while studying/working remotely
Aakanksha Tangri
We’re in the midst of an unprecedented situation — only a few months ago we were going to the mall, hanging out with friends, and going to school or the office. Normal life as we know it has changed and COVID-19 not only brings with it physical challenges but also is taking a toll on our mental well-being. While previously we would find excuses to cancel plans, it’s now not uncommon to promise ourselves “when all this ends, I’m never turning down an invite again.” We’re all adjusting to our new realities which include working and studying from home, and it can be hard to focus when your bed or comfy couch are right there as well as the whole family buzzing around. So how exactly are you meant to be productive during this time? Here, Aakanksha Tangri, founder of Re:Set, the online resource providing tools and stories around education, parenting, gender, inclusivity, mental health and well-being, provides some simple ways to stay motivated while you work or study from home. Routine, routine, routine! There will be days where you won’t feel like leaving your bed or being productive, and it’s important to allow yourself to have that time and space to recover. This is a situation we’re all adjusting to on a daily basis, so it’s only natural to feel low every once and awhile. However, the best thing to do at this time is to set a routine — if you used to wake up at 7 am before, do that now. Leave your bed, dress up for the day like you previously would (or at least change out of your pajamas into comfortable track pants), and carry out your routine like you used to. It’ll give you a sense of normalThe Source
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