Had a sedentary lifestyle, gained a few pounds, clothes became tight, Shopee account became platinum, had Food Panda Pro, – these are some of the phrases that we hear since the pandemic and people started working from home.
Working from home is beneficial for avoiding exposure to COVID 19, saves daily commuting time, and has given more flexible working hours for employees. However, staying at home also created challenges to one’s physical and mental health. A 2020 study done by Xiao, on the impacts of working from home during a pandemic reported a decline in the overall physical and mental health status of the participants. Approximately two-thirds (64.8%) of the respondents reported new physical health issues and three-fourths (73.6%) of the participants reported new mental health issues arising since WFH.
