Work-from-home has been a blessing for many of us, but it often leads to a sedentary lifestyle and subsequent health issues. In this article, we’ll explore a few simple strategies to help you get up, get healthy and improve your remote work wellness.
Diet
It’s difficult to overstate just how influential our diets can be with regard to mood, focus, and productivity. If you can eat more healthy, energizing foods on a daily basis, you’re likely to see results at work and in your mindset. Start by including more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and
choose lean proteins and healthy fats over red meats as a source of sustained energy.
Exercise
Staying active is crucial for both our physical and mental health, and it’s not always easy to tear yourself away from a work desk and get your body moving. The key, then, is to find ways to incorporate movement into your ordinary routine, whether that means taking a walk after hours or simply
fitting in some yoga or calisthenics during breaks.
Workspace
A cluttered workspace can be distracting and increase stress, so it’s usually a good idea to
detox your desk and rearrange important appliances or items, so they’re easy to access. Start with any documents, folders, and hard drives - creating an ordered system for these can save you heaps of time in the long run and help you to feel like you’re on top of things. You could also try introducing a few indoor plants to help give your space a little extra color and spruce up your work calls.
Boundaries
It can be hard to separate your professional life from your personal life when you're remote working, but you can set effective boundaries for yourself by turning off phone and email notifications outside of business hours, allocating more time to be spent with
family and friends, and compartmentalizing your life to divide work and leisure. If you feel work is starting to eat into your free time, it may even be worth speaking with your line manager about reducing your burden.
Meditation
By practicing meditation regularly, you may find it’s possible to gain better control of your thoughts and emotions, leading to a sense of calm and clarity that can improve your work performance and your overall outlook. There are many
different forms of meditation - take some time to familiarize yourself with these and see if one of them could help you with your specific issues.
Mental Health
Without a healthy work-life balance, our mental health is likely to pick up the bill. If you're struggling with mental health issues onset from work, don't hesitate to reach out for support. In many cases, it is appropriate to speak with your manager, HR representative, or, if your symptoms are severe, a
Transitioning
If you feel that you’re stagnating in your current role or you just want a change of scenery, it could also be worth considering a transition to a new employer. This process has been made easier than ever thanks to the array of online tools at your disposal, including free online CV builders.
This may help by allowing you to choose from a library of professionally designed templates and adding your own copy, photos, colors, and images.
Working to remain healthy in body and mind is simple in theory but can require hard discipline and consistency. Start by making a few small adjustments - over time, you may find these amount to a considerable change in mindset and physicality.
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