SOCIABLE CREATURES…
However, when the clocks go back it is so much harder and many people (myself included) can find it only too easy to make excuses not to leave the sofa. The problem with that is, that your world can become very small and consist of only leaving the house to go to work and sitting on front of the TV. In fact with hybrid working being so prevalent these days, you are probably getting less interaction with people than ever before and even for an introvert like me I know that’s not healthy, as humans are sociable creatures.
SOCIABLE CREATURES…
However, when the clocks go back it is so much harder and many people (myself included) can find it only too easy to make excuses not to leave the sofa. The problem with that is, that your world can become very small and consist of only leaving the house to go to work and sitting on front of the TV. In fact with hybrid working being so prevalent these days, you are probably getting less interaction with people than ever before and even for an introvert like me I know that’s not healthy, as humans are sociable creatures.
bAD FOR OUR HeALTH..
There has been research published in the Epidemiology journal which shows there is a link between the clocks going back and episodes of depression.
The other problem with not going anywhere and just staring at the TV is that if you are struggling with anything, whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self-esteem etc it makes it worse if you overthink it.
splash in puddles…
So, I guess my message is even though you may not feel like it, try and make that effort to get out of the house occasionally. Accept that invitation to go and meet some friends or even put your wellies on and go and splash in some puddles like you did when you were a child. Remember there is a big world out there – make the most of it.