If you are a long time working remotely or just often feel lonely, begin to restore the system of social interaction.
People who work removed often complain loneliness. Scientists say it is very closely tied with the vagus nerve - the main component of the autonomic nervous system. It passes through the stomach, heart, face, and comes to the brain.
The vagus nerve is divided into two branches, which has a different function. And as long we do not employ the one of the branches, we have a problem - we find ourselves in a vicious circle of loneliness.
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Instead of meeting with friends, we isolate ourselves. Chronic feelings of isolation leads us to depression.
If you are working remotely and often feel lonely, you need to do the following:
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- Gradually increase your circle of contacts - join a gym, look for workshops or just go with a friend for coffee.
- Make your regular communication. If you are working in coworking, communicate with their neighbors during breaks, go on courses and in general - meet new people!
- Do not communicate in short sentences, and look for ways to expand their communication. Not enough phrases that you will spread the seller, make new interesting conversations on interesting topics.
The only way you will find new friends and pump your vagus nerve.
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