Although many people like to believe that working from home is the ideal scenario when it comes to working life, there are many downsides to it – just like everything else and a lot of the time, people who are very keen to work from home realize after they’ve started it that it’s just not for them.
One of the downsides of working from home is that those who do it often struggle with things like finding balance in their working day and staying healthy.
So, whether you’re someone who already works from home and is struggling with this or you’re thinking of working from home at some point in the future, then in this post we’re going to share with you some of our top tips for staying healthy when working from home.
Have a designated working space:
One of the first things that anyone should get in place when working from home is a designated working space to work from. This doesn’t have to be a fancy, Pinterest-worthy office, but it should simply be somewhere that’s separate from the rest of the house and free from distraction as much as possible.
Although it may not be possible to have an entire room as your office, it’s important to make it known that a certain area is where you’re going to be working so that you won’t be disturbed – your dining room or even your bedroom for example.
Then you should have a proper desk and a chair because it’s important for things like your posture, your eyesight, and your back that you’re supported and comfortable when working at a computer all day.
If you do start noticing that you’re having anything like back or neck pain and think it may have something to do with how you’re working, then you should consider visiting somewhere like a chiropractic wellness centre to get things resolved.
Take breaks:
Just as you would have to when working for an employer, it’s important that you’re taking regular breaks during your working day – especially to get up and walk around a little and eat a healthy lunch. This is very important for overall health because your brain will start to lose its focus after a while, so you need breaks to be able to be as productive as possible. Plus, it’s never a bad idea to have a healthy lunch, and sitting for too long comes with its own set of problems.
Have working hours:
If you’re looking for more work/life balance, then you’re maybe going to find this a bit of a struggle when working from home, so in this case you should definitely think of having set working hours so that you’re able to draw the line between home and work since many people who work from home really do struggle with this.
Stay hydrated:
It’s a well-known fact that we should all be drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day, but most people aren’t drinking anywhere near that. Being properly hydrated isn’t just good for your health, but can help with things like boosting your energy levels and keeping you more focused and productive.
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Sanya
- May 4, 2019
