Novelty
One of the consequences of lockdown, social distancing and self isolation is boredom. According to ‘The Unengaged Mind’, a paper by psychologist John Eastwood, boredom can lead to overeating, depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and more risk of making mistakes. For our own mental health, it is important that we stay stimulated and engaged, rather than distracted and demotivated. One way is to change our routines. Yesterday, my wife and I discovered a different route for our daily walk. You might change your work, take a course, revive a hobby, cook a new dish or plan an exciting project.
— Wayne Visser
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