Work from home is a concept that most people are familiar with. After the declaration of the pandemic in March 2020, work from home became the new normal too.
This blog outlines best practices for a healthy work from home schedule and dishes out ideas by which you can maintain a food and exercise discipline while at home.
A WORK FROM HOME GUIDE
Stick to your regular work schedule –
- Two things that commonly happen during work from home days:
- You may end up over-working beyond your regular work time, or
- You may work at irregular times that upset your work-life balance
- To avoid such instances, stop work procrastination; start and finish your work during regular office hours, and stand firm to not extend work hours unless necessary.
Work in a dedicated area –
- Find a quiet spot at your house that minimizes distractions and maximizes levels of productivity.
- Keep all necessary materials handy at your dedicated workspace and set boundaries with family or roommates during work hours.
Schedule break times –
- Take breaks during your workday to keep the mind energized. Breaks stimulate problem-solving capabilities by renewing focus.
- Use your break to get away from computer screens by taking walks, cooking, cleaning, listening to music, or simply meditating.
CURB YOUR SNACKING
Everyone indulges in the occasional snack and that is completely fine. But being at home can sometimes amplify that desire, resulting in impulsive snacking.
- Control snacking impulses by keeping healthier snacks within reach while stashing other deep-fried foods away from your line of sight.
- Eat better during your meal times so that you do not feel the need to snack so much. Staying well-hydrated also helps, since this distinguishes cravings from true hunger.
- Never eat right out of the packet. Fill a small plate or cup with a snack that you can slowly enjoy throughout your workday.
To know more about maintaining good food habits and limiting snacking, check out this blog here.
HOME WORKOUT IDEAS
Exercise is just as important as eating right, especially when working from home.
- Engage yourself in exercises like chest presses, jumping jacks, burpees, planks, push-ups, squats, and lunges. These exercises do not require equipment, just a willingness to stay active.
- Workout in the mornings even before your workday begins. This way you are amped and filled with energy, physically and mentally, and you can use this energy to increase work productivity.
You can stay active even during work:
- Set reminders to get up and stretch during work hours. This can help ease any backache and helps your eyes rest as well.
- Some good stretching exercises include shoulder rolls, spine twists, hamstring stretches, and neck rolls.
- You can even make use of resistance bands to stretch and engage in mild workouts. Check out how resistance bands function.
- If your meeting is merely a phone call with no video conferencing required, stand or walk around during such meetings.
What is your work from home routine like?
