Structure and casual conversationswith coworkers that happen attheir offices.No matter whether you love it oryou hate it, remote work--when you can doit,not every job lends itselfto thistype of flexibilityand is commonplace for a lotof us because ofthespread of.
For those who arenot yet familiar with working from home There's plenty of guidanceout there on how todeal with the pitfallsto stay productive and healthy("Takea bath!" "Don't spend toomuch time on social networking sites!").
My personal experience suggests working from home couldbean absolute blastwhen you allowit.Therefore, I'd like to sharesome ideas to createan environment and routines thatcanlet working from home bean enjoyable, lasting experience.And who knows?You might notbe tempted to return tothe office!
1.Take care of your body
In her bookProposalsfor the FeminineEconomyJenn Armbrust Städfirma i Göteborg outlines a setoffundamentals, the firstamong them is"Youmust have an organ."This may sound simple to you, but working atyour home could cause youtoneglectyour body's essential needs.If you work in a workplace, you probably hadan ergonomic chair for your desk oranadjustable workstation.If you're not workingfrom home often the workspace you have may consistof a kitchen table , andan ordinary chair.
There's no need to investin a full home office however, you should pay attentiontoyour body's sensationswhile working fromhome. Onebenefit ofworkingfrom home --instead of working inan office setting isit allows you to switch positionsoften.Explore a variety of poses such assitting ina chair, standing atthe counter of your kitchen, relaxingonthe sofa, or sittingon a yogablocksitting on the floor withyour coffee table foryour desk. It took mequite a while(andsome seriousshoulderpain)to figure outthat thebest posture forlong writing exercises for meissittingon a backless bench nearour dining tables.The practice of experimenting with different positions can helpyouidentify your physical ease quicker.
Anotherthing to watch out foristhe movement.You likely do some walkingduring yourworking day at workfor example, to the officeat the bus, trainorparking garage, betweenmeetings,or even to the coffee shopto get a coffeeand those breaks are often lostas everything you needis withinthe confines of a fewroomswithin your home. When I firstbeganworkingat home, Iwas shocked to see thatIsometimes got in fewerthan1,000 steps perday!
Theflexibility of home workis thatyou can largely move whenyou want to.Try setting a timer forfitness or yogato break upan longemailchat.When I wascreating my memoirJoyful I took spontaneousdance breaks whenever I wasstuck ona particular section that helped clear my headbut could have been hardtodo in a workplace. I alsobegan to go fora long walk inthe parkat the end of everyday. Inseason of summer I would printthelatest draft and carrythe paper with me. I would then sitin the shade , while markingit up. Inthewinter, I'd do thisin the kitchen, on the island,upon returninghome.
2.Make the most of your commute
How long wasyourdaily commute prior to the outbreak? For manypeople it could range from30 minutes totwohour(or more) all round everyday.It's a great way to add up. Even at thelower end, that 30 minutesper day adds up totwo and ahalf hoursyou've gained in aweek!
The most important thing is being mindfulregarding how you will use thetime.Schedule it in your calendarIt doesn't havetobe the samewith your commute- just as you wouldan appointment.
You can also block thattime for free or unstructured time. This is somethingthat a lot of adults aren't gettingenough of.But make sure toplace your tools in the drawer whenyou hear the alert on your calendarandallow yourself the time tobe a part of it.
3. Createa sensory landscape
With Flyttstädning i Göteborgdull colors or synthetic carpets as well as their hummingHVAC systems, manyworkplaces offer a boringsensory landscape.Add to that the noises fromopen-plan seating, and also thefact that many spacesare usually too cold andhot, andthe averageoffice isn't the most pleasanttospend time in or even getto work.
While many of usthink of the issue as excessive stimulation, in fact officesare just as likely tobe understimulating.The workspaces we have been using for decades wereon the assumptionthatto maximize productivity youhave to reduce distraction,making them boring, uninspiringenvironments.Research has proventhat whenworkers in these"lean"spacescompare to those workingin "enriched"environments that featureplants, art,and other forms of stimulation that those inenriched spaces are 15 percentmore productive.In addition, if workershave control over the placementofitems in their workplace? They're33percentmore productive.
When you workfrom home, it's possible tobecome like the peoplein thestudywho controlled their workspaceto createan environment that is a sensory delightfor you.This could meangetting rid of unpleasant feelings byinvesting in noise-cancelling headphones to shutout annoying sounds or to adjustthe temperature to make itsuitable for your needs.
Additionally, you should look forways tocreate pleasant sensationsin your workspace.A picture on the walllets your eyerelax on while you stareaway from your computer. Play nature sounds.Pick a mug with a vibrant colorto enjoy your morning cup ofcoffee.
Thesenses of smell and touchareparticularly understimulatedduring the time we're tappingat our keyboards,so look for waystomake them feel. Forinstance I cover the deskI'm sitting on while writingwith a sheepskin, whichhas a distinctively non-office-liketexture. I keepan essential oil bottlein my office, andoccasionally, I use a diffuser tosmell the air.
4.Get some sunshine
A flaw in the design ofmany traditional workplaces is howlimited daylight exposure is offeredwithin workspaces.Most workers'only light available in the daylightis from the dim, fluorescentshanging overhead.Research has proven that peoplewho spend more time insunlight sleep better(upto 46 minutes morepernight), areless stressed andmore activethroughouttheday.Light regulates key hormones andneurotransmitters. This affectsevery aspect of us, from the level of alertness,stress levels and our immune system, as well asour moods.
In your home, it is possible tocan choose whereyou'd like to work, so if possible,select a room that is nearan opening.And ifyou're lackingsunlight coming in Flyttstädning i Göteborg to your room Use lamps Flyttstädning i Göteborg to boostthebrightness.Like the excessivescreen lightcanmake us sleepyat night, a healthydose of bright artificiallight Flyttstädning i Göteborg during the day canhelp keep our 24-hourinternal kontorsstadning i Göteborg clock synchronized.
Also, ifyouused to travelto work, you probablyenjoyed a bitsun on the way to work however, you'll be missing outwhen you rushinto work in the morning.Light has the biggest impactupon our circadian cycleduringthemorning. It is recommendedtogo foran hourprior to sitting down.
5. Green yourworkplace
One simple thing to doto make your workplacemore enjoyable is to addgreenery.Plants that strugglein the dim lightingin a work space canthrivein the comfort of your home, andthere's the added benefitof taking time to appreciate themwhen you're not working aswell.You don't have to havemore thanSummer Rayne Oakes does in herown home office Even addingsome plants has been proventolower stress levels and increaseyour ability to concentrate.
6.Createan"getworking" playlist
One problem I've faced whilethe home office isthe transitions.It's difficulttotake a break from all thosedomestic chores(emptying the dishwasher and folding laundry.)before getting to work when there's workyou're trying to avoid.Many authorsboast that their home isnot clean unless they'reworking on a novel.
A good thing to do ishaving some sort ofritual to helpchange into a productive session. I havea couple of"GetintoWork" playliststo help me withthis: onefor writing as well as one for sending emails.The playlists always startwith the same tune and it's likean audio trigger that promptsme tofocus.
Another option for transitions ismaking a fresh cup oftea or coffee, doingan exercise routine,or settingan attention timer(Iusean app calledTideappson mysmartphone).
7.Make snack time an event to remember
Most work-from-home guidebooksadvise you to takefood that is healthy, howeverI have to admit that when I'mat my best, Iprefereatingat my desk.But that doesn't mean thatI'm not in favor oftaking breaks, though.Like I mentioned earlier that the most important elementsofbreaks for me areto exercise andincorporate movement into my workday.
I alsolike a goodsnack break.The way we think about snacks isas fuel but for mesnacks are more of a treat.And, as authorGretchen Rubin has pointed out the benefits of treats are that they makeyou feel appreciated, energized and motivated.Having access to your ownkitchenmeans that you don'tneed to useprocessed foods that area snack in most offices as well as havingtoconsume it froma bag.
I'ma big loverof cuttingup fruitandplacing it onan e-wheel around my plate, or making little samplerplateswith leftovers from the fridge, filled witholives, picklesand othersnacks. Ialso make energy balls andbanana bread and store someto keep it in the freezeras a mid-week snack.You're your own personal office managernow, so think aboutwhat makes youfeelgood about yourself and makesome space for it inyourroutine.