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The concept of working from home is something that’s often been considered a luxury, isn’t it? That was until this year when working from home became more a necessity than a luxury, leading to more people than ever before having no choice but to work from home. Whether it was your choice to be working from home and is something that you’ve been doing for years, or you have ended up working from home as a result of the pandemic, it’s important to make sure that you are putting your health and well-being first.
When it comes to working from home, it’s far too easy to get into a multitude of unhealthy remote working habits. That is why it’s so important to make sure that you understand the importance of setting healthy habits from the start so that working from home does not end up having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
Bearing this in mind, you might be wondering what steps you could take to ensure that you are able to make the most out of remote working. For everything that you need to know, have a read of the tips below!
Take Breaks When Working From Home
When you work from home, it’s far too easy to get into the habit of failing to take regular breaks. A lot of remote workers end up working straight through without taking any breaks at all during their day. This is a mistake that you don’t want to make; instead, it’s important to take the time to have a few minutes off at set times throughout the day.
As a rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to have a coffee or refreshment break twice a day – around 10 am and 3 pm tends to work well – as well as a lunch break at around 1 pm. By making time for breaks, you will not only feel better but you will also work more productively as a result.
Look After Your General Health
It’s important to make sure that you’re taking care of your general health while working from home. What does this mean? It simply means making time for required checkups, such as hearing and sight tests, buying a new eyeglass frame when you need one, and making sure that your prescription is regularly updated is also important. It’s also about making time for the things that aid your health, such as taking time out each day to exercise.
Whether that’s going for a run or practicing yoga, it doesn’t matter – what’s important is that you’re as active as you can be. You also need to think about what you’re eating; a mistake that you don’t want to get into is snacking on junk food at your desk because it’s easier. If you know that you’ll struggle to have time to make a healthy lunch, it might be worth preparing some lunches on the weekend for the week ahead.
Monitor your health at home by checking your blood pressure at the pharmacy or with a personal monitor device. Weigh yourself occasionally. You can even go a step further by doing certain at-home medical tests backed by a lab. Send the sample to the lab and they will analyze it and send you the results. From there you can follow up with your GP if needed.
Have Set Hours (and stick to them)
One thing that you don’t want to make the mistake of not doing is failing to have set hours that you work. If you don’t set your working hours, you will struggle to get your work done in a productive and timely manner. That’s why having set work hours can be a useful step to take; especially as that way it means that you can tell friends and family members when you’re available to see and speak to them and when you’re working.
One of the most frustrating parts of working from home is having friends and family members think it’s fine to drop by or call you up for a catchup during the day when you’re trying to work, but by setting work hours you can prevent these kinds of issues.
A Tidy Space Means A Tidy Mind
When you are working, you don’t want to constantly be distracted by all of the little things around you which is why a home office is so useful. However, if the space that you are using as an office has previously been used as the storage room, this stuff has got to go. There are units that you can rent to put your items in if you don’t want to get rid of them, but your office has got to be clear so that you can have a clear mind. If you are constantly getting muddled up, or if you find it hard to concentrate then this has got to be done as soon as possible. Your productivity should not take a hit as this will interrupt your work performance.
More Working From Home Tips
If you want to see more tips covering working from home including health and wellness then you must consult this list. It was compiled based on real-world comments from individuals who are currently working from home.
Keeping your home office safe and secure is also important and you should follow these guidelines.
You can also use this practical guide that lists different online tools that remote workers can use to stay productive
There you have it, a few healthy habits that it’s worth taking the time to implement to make working from home more enjoyable and better for your health.
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Mike Gaudreau is the owner of The Wealthy Boomers, a site devoted to helping seniors make money online. Mike resides in Montreal Canada.
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