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Easy Tweaks to Keep You Going in Your WFH Set-up

For some, working from home may be the perfect set-up. Yes, being able
to attend meetings sans the uncomfortable office uniform and answering
phone calls in your couch or even bed can feel like a dream come true.
However, for those who were forced to drastically change their working
arrangements, anxiety build up has been observed due to unstructured
time and schedules and unclear work and home boundaries. Studies have
even shown that the lack of human interaction has resulted to a massive
shift in behavior, thoughts and feelings.

To address these concerns, workers must be able to find balance between


work and home life. Learning when to “shut off”, self-discipline and making
simple tweaks in your daily activities have been known to improve
productivity, reduce anxiety and help alleviate feelings of isolation.

1. Stick to a schedule

When you are working from home, it’s a lot easier to hit the snooze
button and forego several crucial activities for the day. Work-from-
home schedules can be so erratic that it becomes difficult to stick to a
routine.

A fixed schedule helps create structure in your activities for the day
and keeps you grounded. Being able to know the next things to do
helps your brain cope with sudden changes and will help you address
bottlenecks and backlogs.

2. Dress appropriately

Yes, it is quite comfortable to stay in our PJ’s while responding to


emails. However, note that our outfit also sets the tone of our work for
the day. Studies have shown that staying in sleep clothes can make
us feel sluggish.
Dressing appropriately does not necessarily mean that you have to
wear those uncomfortable office uniforms that cause you bodily
pains. You can wear a cozy lounge wear and still be productive. Just
make sure that what your clothes are not only comfortable but also
appropriate to wear even during unexpected video calls.

3. Have a designated workspace

Who wouldn’t want to stay in bed for the whole day. And now that you
are working from home, you can actually live that dream. However,
having a working space all to yourself helps put things into
perspective and allows you to see the difference between work time
and down time.

Whether it’s a designated office, a breakfast nook or a small corner in


your bedroom, having a working space all to yourself can help
maximize productivity and ensure that you are well-rested after a
day’s work.

Once a work over, it would be helpful to leave a list of dos and don’ts
in your workspace so you may mentally disconnect from the tasks of
the day.

4. Practice self-care regularly

Everyone struggles with work and life balance. May it be in the


regular office or remote work set-up, everyone finds it difficult to
delineate work from personal life.

Knowing when to “shut off” or distance yourself from the workload is


quite important in maintaining a semblance of normalcy in your work
schedules.
From giving yourself five minutes of quiet time everyday or going to a
full-blown vacation, make sure that you are well-rested and your body
is able to recover. Begin by choosing the activities you actually enjoy
and, if permitted, do these with people you would love to be with.
Whatever self-care looks like for you, make sure that you do these
regularly and not just when things get too stressful or too tough.

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