Working from home is an amazing opportunity as it allows you to avoid commuting, set your own hours, have more time for family and friends, and avoid the pitfalls of working in an office.
Unfortunately, it can also be a little more of a challenge to be healthier, since you are in your comfortable, cozy home where you have food at your disposal.
These tips are going to help you stay healthy even while working from home.
Have a Designated Workspace
It can be difficult to be healthy and motivated during the day if you work in bed or on
your couch. While this is okay some of the time, it should not be where you spend all
day, every day while working. What this does is make it too comfortable, to where you
tend to not get as much work done, and it can really mess with your mental health.
Try to set up a designated workspace in your home, whether it is a home office, part of
the kitchen table, or a desk you have set up in a quiet place. Focus on work while in
your workspace, and leave work there when it’s time to take a break.
Prep and Pack Your Meals and Snacks
Treat working from home as you would a job outside the home by preparing all your
meals and snacks ahead of time. This will keep you from munching on unhealthy
snacks all day, instead of eating well-balanced meals. Cook your breakfast in the
morning, then prep your snacks and lunch for the day ahead of time. That way, you
don’t take too much time away from working every time you need to have a meal or
snack, and you already have the healthy snacks all planned out.
Get Dressed Every Morning
Another way to stay healthy while you work from home is to get dressed. Similar to
where you work, how you work can make a big difference in how your subconscious
treats your work environment. In the morning, take a shower, brush your teeth, and get
dressed just like you were heading out of the home to your job. It puts you in the mood
to work and gives you great focus and productivity.
Have Scheduled Breaks
Just because you are working from home, does not mean you should be working every
time you are at home. You need breaks for your mental and physical health. Have a
scheduled morning break to get up and take a walk, take your dog out, or stretch your
legs. Your lunch break should not be at the same place as where you work, just like an
afternoon break if you choose to take one. Take advantage of these breaks to get a little
exercise in.