Remote Computer People, Go Outside

Dec 4

Regain Your Calm and Perspective

If you work remotely, chances are you’ve gone entire days without stepping outside. Maybe even weeks, if we’re being honest.

You wake up, roll over to your desk, stare at a screen for 8+ hours, and then—somehow—your "break" is just more screens. Doomscrolling. Netflix. Maybe a quick YouTube rabbit hole about something completely irrelevant.

And then you wonder why you feel burned out, anxious, and weirdly disconnected from reality.

Here’s the fix: Go outside. Touch grass. Stare at a tree. Get some sun. It sounds simple, but it makes a massive difference.

1. Your Brain Needs a Reset

Sitting inside all day makes your world feel way smaller than it actually is. Everything becomes about Slack notifications, email pings, and that one annoying task you keep putting off.

The moment you step outside, your brain remembers there’s a whole world out there that has nothing to do with work. Suddenly, that thing stressing you out feels a lot less urgent.

2. Movement Fixes Everything

Feeling stuck? Stressed? Creative energy at zero? Go for a walk.

Moving your body moves your brain. Some of your best ideas won’t come from staring at a screen—they’ll come when you’re outside, letting your mind wander.
Fresh air beats another coffee. You don’t need more caffeine. You need oxygen.
Screens drain, nature restores. No, you don’t need to become an outdoorsy person. Just step out for 15 minutes and see what happens.

3. Remote Work Doesn’t Mean Indoor Work

One of the biggest perks of working remotely is freedom—but too many people trap themselves inside all day.

Take a call outside.
Work from a park or a café.
Just go sit in the sun for five minutes between meetings.

Your office is wherever you want it to be. Stop acting like you’re still stuck in a cubicle.

Final Thought: Log Off, Go Outside, Feel Better

This isn’t complicated. If you’re feeling drained, scattered, or just off—shut the laptop, put your phone down, and walk outside.

You’ll come back calmer, sharper, and with a little more perspective. And that’s worth more than whatever’s in your inbox.

Bruen Creative Co.