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- Date published: 05/11/2020
4 Pieces of Advice
When Working from Home
Working from home has its
advantages and disadvantages. It’s great when you don’t have to commute to the office in the morning,
not so good when you’ve got kids running around at your feet and you’re on an
important call. However, there are ways in which you can make working at home a
little be easier for you, this blog will cover certain things such as
ergonomics, work attire, planning your day and your home office.
Ergonomics
It may seem
trivial, ergonomics has an important role in helping you lead an effective work
life. It’s very possible at some point you have suffered from an injured back
or a shoulder in life. Such Injuries can cause a huge amount of pain and
discomfort to the point at which you struggle to sleep at night.
Such injuries
can be caused by many different things, lifting something to heavy at work,
using incorrect form in the gym or sitting incorrectly in your chair at work.
Using the right chair at work has great benefits for improving your posture
when working from home, not only that but ensuring you are sitting in the right
position in the chair can greatly improve posture. Even using a cushion can help
as well.
It’s also advised
to stand up around every 30-60 minutes, so take a walk around your house or
in your garden. Stand up when you are taking phone calls. These are great ways
to stretch your legs and give your eyes a rest.
Dress For The Office
Stick to your
normal morning routine as much as possible, take a shower and get dressed for
the day. Get a home workout done if you can or a simple walk outside is great,
whichever stimulates your mind in the morning do it and get yourself moving.
It’s important
to establish designated work attire when working from home so you don’t fall in
the trap of wearing your pyjamas. Studies have shown dressing up for work when
at home have a positive impact on productivity.
So set aside
some work clothes, this doesn’t have to be a full blown suit, just find
something more comfortable.
Structure Your Day
This applies
for not only the work tasks/projects you must complete but for your whole
working environment. Ensure your workplace is organised, make sure it is free
from clutter. A tidy desk will not only make you feel more organised but it
will help you feel more productive.
Use a
checklist, write down what is a priority and tackle that first. Another
interesting thing to consider is a concept called decision
fatigue, this refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions made by an
individual after a long session of decision making. So when working from home
you could complete the tasks which involve the greatest decision making ability
first.
Establish your
working hours and/or keep them the same as your normal office hours, routine is
highly important to looking after your mental health. Also
remember to take your breaks throughout the day to, when you do take a lunch
break eat something substantial and make the most of the cooking equipment
around you.
Your Work Station
You might not
be in the office but this doesn’t mean you can’t have an office, this could be
the kitchen table, your bedroom or the garden (it might be a bit cold for that
however) wherever in your home it allows for you to work in a quiet manner free
from as many distractions as possible.
The key then
to your work station wherever you chose keep is to keep it consistent, this is
so when the days done you can walk away from there. This helps you keep a good
work-life balance as it’s easy to fall into the trap of working late into the
evenings when working from home.
How else could I
utilize all my free time?
Due to not
having to commute to work you may find yourself with more time than normal. How
can you use this time? One way is by taking one of our health and safety courses
remote or classroom.
We also
deliver mental health
courses. Our half-day course is aimed at providing
learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and
the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards
professional help. The course is for everyone aged 16 and upwards. You do not
need any qualifications or experience in mental health to take part.
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