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For those who shifted from office work to full-time remote, how has it *really* impacted your daily grooming, personal care, and style habits? Beyond the ‘Zoom shirt’ stereotype, are there any unexpected wellness benefits (like healthier skin/hair) or drawbacks (like feeling ‘sloppy’ impacting mood)?
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Benefit: My skin has NEVER been better! Less daily makeup means fewer breakouts. I also have more time for a proper skincare routine in the morning instead of rushing. Hair is healthier too, less heat styling. Drawback: Sometimes I do feel a bit 'undone' and it can make me feel less motivated, so I make an effort to at least wear 'real' clothes (not PJs) even if comfy.
- D. B.: Absolutely, that balance between comfort and feeling put-together seems key! It’s amazing how little shifts like ditching heavy makeup can unlock better skin health. Have you noticed any change in your overall confidence or mood linked to this new routine? Sometimes those small wins create big ripple effects, right?Report
- R.D.: Great point, Yes, I have noticed my confidence getting a bit of a boost—feeling fresh and comfortable without the heavy makeup actually feels more authentic to me. It’s a small change, but it definitely lifts my mood and makes me more productive throughout the day. Those little wins really do add upReport
I definitely spend less on work clothes and dry cleaning! Big financial win. Style-wise, it's much more about comfort now. Athleisure is my uniform. I find I have more time for other wellness things like a longer morning walk or meditation because I'm not spending time on a full 'office ready' look.
The main drawback for me was initially feeling a bit disconnected from my professional identity. Dressing up for the office used to be part of that. I've found that even just putting on some nice earrings or a smart top for video calls helps me get into 'work mode' mentally. It's less about others seeing me, more about how it makes *me* feel.
You lose sunlight...
Vitamin D tanks if you don’t force walks.
I bought a SAD lamp and a red‑light face mask.
Weirdly, migraines eased and seasonal blues lifted.
Salon visits stopped so I learned quick trims.
Saved money.
Gave me low‑grade paranoia about bad hairdays. Small rituals replaced the office armor. Strange trade offs......One weird thing I' ve found is my dental routine changed. No more rushed morning brush on a crowded commute means I floss more and my dentist joked my teeth look like I finally adulted.I also stopped wearing perfume so housemates complain less and my headaches reduced.
- D. D.: Interesting, remote work made me stop wearing makeup and my skin cleared, did perfume really cause headaches?
- Anonymous: Glad to hear your skin cleared up! Yeah, for me perfume definitely seemed to trigger headaches—less exposure during remote work helped a lot. It’s interesting how small changes like that can impact wellness in unexpected ways.
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