12 Ways to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

Working from home; what once seemed impossible is now a fundamental reality.

So many of us are working from the comfort of our bedrooms. Employers are not seen frowning upon the idea anymore for the productive results they benefit from such employees.

Not only does it save time from commuting and gossiping while at the office, working from home has many other perks for both parties.

However, every benefit comes with a price to pay, and this is no different.

Working from home raises questions about both your mental and physical health.

We have accumulated advice from experts and noted down the best tips for you to stay fit while working from the comfort of your own home.

1. Re-design or invent an office space at home

All you need to do is recreate a working space at your home. This corner should be far from any distractions or comfort.

Keep in mind that your working space should not be around or close to your bed or couch. Being close to your bed could make you sluggish.

Beds should be limited to a place where you rest and not work. Again, couches make you want to get up and rest and hamper your productivity.

Treat the working space as your office to increase your output and concentration at work.

2. The most important thing for your comfort

You may not have given a thought to your chair before, but let us assure you how important it is.

You’ll be spending the majority of your time sitting on your chair, working.

An uncomfortable chair will surely cause you back pain.

If the chair does not support the right alignment to your back, your spine will require effort to hold your natural curve in shape.

As a result, you’ll experience severe back pain after working for a long period of time.

To avoid that, most smart workers take the aid of adjustable chairs that support their back correctly.

A good chair will be your savior from intolerable back pain. You won’t regret investing in an adjustable office chair that’ll benefit you in the long run.

3. Do you even need to sit and work?

Sitting for long periods has proven to cause serious health issues at a later stage of your life.

So many of us have jobs that require us to sit and work no matter what. Since there’s less facility to stand and work at the office, take the opportunity to do so when you are working from home.

Consider getting a standing desk where you could easily work.

4. Be on the move even while working from home

Whichever you choose to do, sit or stand, don’t do it for too long. You need to get up after every hour or sit if you’re standing for that long.

The key is to balance out the actions to keep your body and mind refreshed.

Go out for a little stroll in the park and get some Vitamin-D.

5. Create a routine and stay faithful to it

Why do so many of us crave the idea of working from home? Because it has no fixed working hours?

Well, that’s not how productivity works. Your brain needs to be aware to meet deadlines on time.

To set that, you need to have a schedule, and we know it’s hard to stick to the routine, but that’s the challenge.

6. Allocate a good amount of time for workouts

Your physical condition should be your priority no matter how much of a workaholic you claim to be.

While you remain at your desk all day, there’s little activity that your body is doing, and so it does not get a chance to burn the unnecessary fat.

Choose a convenient hour or time to devote to workouts and physical activities.

7. Active meetings are the trend

Meetings among co-workers could be held at a gym to increase your workout routine.

Not only will you be spending good time with your colleagues, but you also won’t feel bad about the strenuous activities. If not the gym, go on a good walk while talking about important matters.

8. A calm environment is a bliss

Just because you’re working from the comfort of your home does not always ensure a good mood to work.

A distracting, loud and unorganized atmosphere could hinder your productivity levels too.

Make little changes to your working corner. Add scented candles for a good aroma, set your desk close to the window or beneath some stunning art.

It all depends on things that help you calm down and remain stress-free.

9. The need to balance work with personal life

Now that you’ve set up a routine for your work hours and limits at home, it’s time to restrict that as well. Let your stress and ideas about work remain enclosed within working hours.

Don’t become a workaholic who skips a night’s sleep or rests during the weekends to work. Your mental sanity is crucial and is not something to be taken for granted.

10. Your kitchen should be stocked with good food

Since you’re at home, expect to visit your pantry looking for snacks now and then.

We know its fun to treat yourself once in a while, but if it becomes a regular habit, then you need to take steps.

Stock your kitchen with healthy meals or snacks that provide you with the necessary energy boost.

11. Prepare yourself for an office day at home

This is a simple hack to put into practice even though you might not want to.

Our brains get alert when we prepare ourselves for any event be it work or getting to bed.

Remaining in your pajama’s makes you feel sloppy and slothful. Don’t forget your hygiene while you remain occupied at your desk. Take a regular shower and dress like you’re going to the office.

12. Be a part of virtual communication

Human beings are social creatures who constantly need friendships and social circles.

Maintaining healthy relationships promotes satisfaction in our brains that helps us give our best at work. Communicate with your peers during breaks and share your ideas.

Final words

We cannot overlook the joy of meeting colleagues and going out every day for work. That’s how it has been for decades and is still the good old way.

But if you choose to work from home then; pay attention to your health, both mind, and body when you’re working alone.

Setting up a schedule and balancing out should be your key to a happy work-from-home experience.

Guest author: Shawn is a content writer at FeedFond. A tech-geek and a fitness freak, he loves sharing his ideas with his readers. To read more of his articles, visit FeedFond.com.

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