Working From Home

Due to the current situation, more of us are working from home to try and slow down the spread of the virus. Turning your home into an office is a challenge even at the best of times but it can even more difficult to separate work and life.

Here are a few things you can try to do to effectively work from home;

Tip 1 – Change out of your pyjamas every morning, it will help you get in the right head space ready for a days work ahead, along with any schedules conference calls

Tip 2 – Choose a dedicated work space, ideally one with comfortable furniture. This could be in your spare room or even dining room table.

Tip 3 – Try not to use your bedroom as a home office. Keep this a sacred space for sleeping and relaxing. This will help divide work and home life.

Tip 4 – Make sure to wake up in plenty of time, given yourself time to prepare both mentally and physically for the day ahead.

Tip 5 – When the day is over, sign out of work-related apps and turn off notifications.

Tip 6 – Listen to music quietly in the background, break the silence of working alone without your colleagues around.

Tip 7 – Take a real lunch break

Tip 8 – Be in regular contact with people on your team to make sure you feel like you’re working from home.

Tip 9 – Have some fresh air, go for a walk or even just sit outside for a small break.

Tip 10 – Finally, stay active when you can. Home workouts on your phone or laptop can do just the job