Survive Work from Home Fatigue: Five Tips

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SURVIVE Work from Home Fatigue: FIVE TIPS

Working from home has become the reality for millions of people all over the world, and this set-up is not about to change anytime soon. In fact, more and more employers are willing to offer the opportunity of working from home for employees. If you’ve been working from home for the past year and it doesn’t look like you’re going anywhere else anytime soon, here are some tips to stave off the WFH fatigue. Create a clear home-work boundary

For many people who are used to working at the office, what makes WFH a big adjustment is the fact that lines between work and home become blurry or worse, disappeared completely. This is not hard to understand, especially for those whose home-to-work commutes were shortened into the few minutes it took to jump up from the bed and sit in front of the computer. Experts recommend creating

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routines to replace the commute to work, such as taking a shower, dressing up, and getting your morning cup of coffee before sitting down to do some serious work. Get regular exercise

Exercise is still the best solution for a variety of WFH-related ills. Exercise takes your mind off from work, gives you a boost of endorphins, and helps keep your muscles toned and strong even if you stay indoors for most of the day. Get Some Sun Every Day

family members. While some are lucky enough to have a spare bedroom that they cant convert into a home office, others may not have that luxury. Opt for the laundry room or a walk-in pantry if you really need privacy. A corner in the kitchen or the living room can be turned into a semi-private office area with a cheap foldable room divider or screen that you can buy from any home store. If you have a yard or even a small outdoor balcony, get some sun Avoid multi-tasking Working from home can get old fast if you juggle work and If you have a yard or even for some essential vitamin D. home duties simultaneously. Avoid multi-tasking by a small outdoor balcony, get blocking off work hours. Be some sun for some essential vitamin D. Go out and have strict about the distinction between your work and home some morning sunshine with your coffee–it can help boost tasks. Make sure everyone in the house knows this too so your mood and get you in the right mental state for the that your family knows what to expect from you during day’s work ahead. specific times of the day. Limit Distractions by Setting Up Working from home requires some major changes in how Physical Boundaries Working from home set-ups are best done in places where you can focus on the work and nothing else. This is difficult we live and work. But with a few adjustments and creative tweaks, you can make this new normal work for you and your loved ones. to do at home, especially for those with small kids or other Article provided by constant-contact.com

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