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Working from home tips have been something a lot of us are crying out for at the moment. If you are feeling worried, these tips on how to reduce stress when working from home could interest you. We should enjoy being at home but with this sudden transition, lots of people are finding the new working space stressful.

I have 5 to help you if you are still struggling since lockdown began.

Working from home certainly feels like the new normal now, and is likely to continue into the new year. Living and working from the same place can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act especially when you spend most of your time in the home office.

If you are finding you are being less productive working from home hopefully these tips will help you.

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Working from home tips

a lady sitting at her desk working from home on her computer

As much as it pains me to admit it but getting up early really does help.

I love a late morning start and a lie-in as much as the next person, but it sets the mood for the rest of the day.

The early bird catches the worm is an old saying which means arriving early can result in a higher chance of success. It makes sense and I feel can be applied to a lot of scenarios in day to day. Plus mornings are usually a quieter time so you can have fewer disruptions and work through your tasks for the day.

2) Get Dressed

Start the day nice and early and get your work clothes on, doesn’t necessarily mean your high heels

Work clothes for me right now are loungewear, but it still means I get out of my pyjamas and get dressed. Being dressed rather than in your pyjamas could set you on a more productive path for the day and feel less lethargic.

Getting washed, dressed and ready for the day makes you feel better about yourself and hopefully, a better mindset to start the day’s work.

3) Set A Schedule

In the same way in the office, you have a schedule or a routine you follow, do the same at home. I know for me I would have a tea break at certain points in the day, so adding that into my daily routine at home helps

Having your breakfast and lunch at around the same time each day will also help you be more focused. Plus if should also ensure you are eating correctly throughout the day rather than grazing on the wrong foods. Its far too easy to snack because I haven’t had my breakfast or lunch, I fall into these bad habits too easily

Scheduling regular Zoom calls with colleagues helps too as I know I have these to do at certain times.

Trying to make the day seem as normal as possible, just in a different environment.

4) End The Day

When it’s home time, log off!!

Don’t keep your computer or laptop on and keep checking your emails or seeing if a report has been run. When it’s 17:30 or whatever time you are meant to finish work, finish and log out.

You will be thankful you switched off. You can now enjoy some personal time, some self-care maybe or time with friends.

5) Sleep

When you don’t have to get up as early to do your commute to work, you might stay up later. Sleep is so important to how productive we are.

Have a nighttime routine and bedtime for your average night when you have work. Take care of yourself by making sure you are getting enough sleep.

You work hard, you deserve the rest.

There certainly are advantages and disadvantages of working from home. How to get the most out of working from home can be a struggle.

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