Without the pressure of constant in-person demands, individuals can make more time for uninhibited and creative thinking.
The worldwide quarantine has impacted mental health in indisputable ways. Aside from specific psychological and physical outcomes, from difficulty sleeping to worsening chronic conditions, many also share a ubiquitous feeling of malaise and a decline in cognitive stamina, known as “quarantine fatigue.” However, our extended period indoors may very well benefit our brains—not just during lockdown, but even after the pandemic ends.