working from home
Finding the
balance working from home
With more and more people working remotely some or all of the time, the
concept of a 'home office' has expanded. But how can we make sure that there is
a healthy separation between work and leisure?
– Have a work ‘spot’, no matter
how small.
Ideally
you’d have a home office with a door that you could close when you’re not
working. Realistically not many of us have that luxury, particularly when
living in cities and renting. However having a designated spot to work
from, even if it’s simply a specific side of the table, can make a huge
difference to your work mentality. Having a place that you can sit that
indicates ‘I’m at work’ puts you in the zone to concentrate. Avoid sitting
there for other reasons, even to eat your lunch.
– Buy a TV
Reducing
screen time is very much the recommendation these days, but realistically the
majority of people enjoy watching a film or series at some point. But if you’ve
been staring at your laptop for 10 hours for work, there’s something a bit less
enjoyable about settling in to watch Netflix on the same screen. Whether you
buy a state-of-the-art smart TV or something more basic, having separate
devices avoids work and home bleeding into each other, keeping business business
and pleasure pleasure.
– Change it up
Investigate co-working spaces or work-friendly cafes near you.
There are many spaces available free of charge, or for the price of a couple of
coffees. They’re a great way to maintain separation between your work and home
life with the added bonus of opportunities for meeting people and networking.
There’s also no need to commit – even just one day per week in a new
environment does wonders for creativity and allows home to just be home.
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