Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a 1 schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 2 . The first few weeks were fill with a long-lost feeling of 3 .
However, the4 of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular5 . But deadlines, endless e-mails, and virtual meetings6 me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to7 . Gone were the short walks to a colleague's desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was8 to the walls of my home, my steps9 in mere metres rather than kilometres.
One day, I tried10 one of my favourite dresses and it wasn't passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a11 person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The12 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never-ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 13 of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 14 , not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could 15 control over my life and my body.
