Who would have thought that working from home could quietly reshape our brain?
Whilst some people choose to work from home, others have no option due to location or mobility challenges.
If you once worked in the office and now work mainly from home, it is important to remain connected to the office.
When we’re disconnected from others, our brain can feel unsafe:
🧠 The amygdala, our brain’s fear centre, becomes hyperactive when we feel disconnected.
🧠 The prefrontal cortex, which helps us think clearly and regulate emotions, slows down under chronic stress.
🧠 Our social brain networks that are built for empathy, trust, and collaboration, begin to fade without face-to-face interaction.
We lose motivation. We lose each other - we are not meant to do life alone.
Here are a few simple, science-backed ways to protect your brain and your heart:
✅ Start your day with a ‘commute’ to work – go for a short walk to reset your mind before starting work.
✅ Schedule a daily check-in with a colleague or friend - just to talk like we do during our breaks.
✅ Celebrate small wins – this boosts motivation and purpose.
✅ Take 60-second breathing/stretching breaks to calm your nervous system.
✅ Move your body – stand at your workspace and take walking phone calls.
Your brain will thank you, so will your heart.
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