Onset of COVID-19 has made work from
home (WFH) a preferred mode of running operations. Moreover, for certain firms,
WFH is the only available solution to managing work. It is extremely
challenging to maintain a work-life
balance when you are working from home. Though at the same time, many
employees are stating that their productivity has increased drastically in WFH.
It is possible as you have more time to finish your work.
But work from home becomes monotonous at
the end of the day. It creates a huge impact on an employee’s mind. She/he can
suffer from both emotional and mental issues. It’s true that maintaining a work-life balance especially when you
are working from home comes with time.
Maintaining working life balance is a goal to most of us – whether we work from
office or remotely. But it sometimes becomes a goal impossible to achieve when
we work at home. You want to avoid certain things but you can’t as your home
can never provide you an office ambiance.
Sometimes, we don’t even remember that
we are working. Sometimes a family member enters your room, and incidents like
these never stop happening. Besides these, you always have the tendency to take
a break frequently.
Today, we will provide you some healthy
tips which will help you to balance your work-life at your home. You should
always consider a remote work schedule and also at the same time, you should
also follow some of the healthy habits which will contribute to your mental and
emotional health, and will keep you active throughout the time of working.
4
Essential Tips for Maintaining Work- life Balance in WFH Setting
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Never think of your work as soon as you get up in
the morning
Performing office responsibilities
becomes effectively can be grueling if you start thinking of it as soon as you
get up in the morning. It can turn out to be more hectic than it is. The best
way to start your day rather can include practicing morning yoga, making
breakfast, and writing a journal.
Start your day doing things you like to
do. If things like making your own breakfast or pampering yourself can lift
your mood up, do that first in the morning. This can be anything which you like
to do. If you like to sing, practice singing before you head towards your work.
Some of the suggestions that turn out to be great are -
Ø You can make your own morning coffee, and enjoy it
by reading a newspaper or admiring nature.
Ø You can do a workout or yoga at least for 30
minutes. It is extremely beneficial as it boosts your mood, and provides you
freshness.
Ø If you like to dance, you can play one of your
favorite songs and dance your heart out. It will keep you energized throughout
the day
Ø If you like singing, then practice it.
Ø You can listen to your favorite playlist and enjoy
Ø You can take a walk in the morning
Ø Or if you like gardening, water your plants. Nature has the ability to magically lift your mood and provide you freshness.
You can create a separate work from home setting
It becomes mandatory to create a work from home setting at your home
when you live with your family. Sometimes, it happens that someone in your
family enters the room where you are working. This can create interruption, and
it can also distract you from your work.
Even if you stay alone, it is important
to create a separate work from home
setting to maintain a work-life
balance at your home. You can create an office-like ambiance in some of
your rooms, and put a no-entry tag outside your door. And create a desk where
you can keep all the necessary files, and so on.
Maintaining a proper timetable will help
you to achieve your goals on time. You don’t have to sit in one place for so
long. Try to give yourself a deadline and encourage yourself to finish it
within set deadline. If you set this in your mind, and you can spend time for
hobbies, and it’s not difficult to spend some time on socializing, family-gathering,
self-care, and more. It will help you to stay happy.
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Don’t forget to take a lunch break
If you are maintaining a separate office
space with an office ambiance and following a proper process, you should also
take a lunch break in between. Never forget that it is also a part of the
office ritual. Eating healthy will provide you energy.
