Distance Blooms:
A Mom's Journey
Data visualization based on the data collected during a span of 6 weeks
Introduction
The data visualisation covers a six-week timeframe, showcasing how being miles apart from my baby provided an opportunity for me to prioritise my well-being, allowing me to focus on aspects of self-care and personal development that I wouldn't typically have time for.
The Challenge
Journey of a mother's experience being away from her baby due to academic commitments. Discover how this separation fosters a focus on personal well-being and development amidst challenges of distance.
Project Type
Data Visualization
Duration
2 Months (Winter 2024)
The Solution
To explore this concept further I decided to showcase it in the form of an interactive data visualization website.
Independent/Team
Independent
Tools
Figma, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
Data Collection
The data visualization covers a six-week timeframe
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It showcases how being apart from my baby provided an opportunity for me to prioritize my well-being that I wouldn't typically have time for.
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The aim was to collect data to better my self-understanding and present the gathered information in a fun and comprehensible visual format.
My life 3 months ago with my baby
My life at present without my baby
Categories for data collection
Date and Day
Calls
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Number of calls to my mom to see my baby
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Time spent interacting with my mom
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Time spent interacting with my baby
Interaction quality
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How well my baby responded to me trying to interact with her
Wellness Approaches
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Physical
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Social
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Emotional
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Rejuvenation
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Cognitive
Mood
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Overall mood before, during and after the calls
Concerns and Wants and Wishes
Thoughts
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When going out
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When at home
3 Week View
The story unfolds with a 6 week view, 3 week per page. It can be filtered according to at a glance view i.e. comparison between good and bad days for months from January to March. It shows how self care activities done during a day to keep myself busy, help maintain a positive mindset while also highlighting fluctuating emotions and number of calls made to my mom to see my baby.
Wellness Approaches
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Being away from my baby has given me an opportunity to rediscover and prioritize my own needs, which often takes a backseat in the whirlwind of motherhood.
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Through intentional activities such as regular exercise, mindfulness techniques, fostering social connections and more, I not only enhance my own mental and emotional resilience but also aim to set a positive example for other working moms navigating similar balancing acts.
The wellness approaches are categorized as follows -
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Physical
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Emotional
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Cognitive
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Social
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Rejuvenation
My Mom Call Story
Seeing my baby through video calls has been a lifeline for me while I'm away. Watching her smile and interact, even from a distance, brings me immense joy and comfort. It's like a little piece of home wherever I am. These virtual moments not only lift my spirits but also help me cope with the challenges of being apart. In the midst of separation, video calls become a powerful tool for connection and emotional well-being, bridging the physical distance with love.
