Working from home? This is the best time of the day to shower

When work from home was announced in March, we all thought it would last for a week or two.

Now, eight months into the pandemic, we are still working from home still unsure how long this will continue. With work traversing the boundaries of our homes, there is no outlet for people to unwind and relax.

As a result, a majority of people are experiencing all-too-familiar brain fog. Anxiety, loneliness and the work setup has taken a toll on our health and creativity. But worry not, we have a solution.

If you are experiencing brain fog or feeling short of ideas and motivation, taking shower during the midday can help.

Taking shower midday can help you combat laziness and start afresh.

When we shower, it’s one of those moments when we are not tied to our devices and thus get that extra space to find connections between ideas. When you are stuck with a problem or struggling to find a creative idea for your story, instead of staring at the screen, hop into the shower to think it through. Think of this time as a standing meeting with yourself. This is the moment to allow your brain to truly wander. When you are in the shower, nothing else requires your attention and thus you are able to think with a clear mind.

So, if you are working from home, the best time of the day to shower is midday, right exactly when you start feeling foggy.

The things around us have changed. We all have become anxious during the pandemic and thus may feel brain fog more than ever. When you feel more anxious or distracted, you may feel you have more lack of energy than you do on normal days.

If you don’t like the idea of showering after lunch, there are other ways to clear brain fog. For example, aerobic exercise, stretching, listening to music or playing an instrument.