Published 18:34 IST, April 7th 2020
While at work from home, here are some effective ways to reduce stress while working
Work from home is all about ease of working in loungewear in the comfort of our house. However, it can be stressful at times. Have a look at ways to reduce it.
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Coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of people around world. people are requested to stay indoors and maintain social distancing. Amid se conditions, people are more likely to work from home. While working from home provides an individual to work by being in ir comfort zone, it may also cause stress. Poor internet connectivity, technical issues, disturbances from family members and neighbours, work targets and deadlines, social Isolation – all se can make work from home more stressful than working on site. Here are a few ways to learn how to reduce WFH stress.
Schedule your work
When an individual is working in an office, re is a set schedule for work. This means even if you are t a morning person, you are bound to get up and go to work. Practice same at home, set a schedule and work accordingly. Do t leave your work pending. It is also important to meet deadlines on time, refore, prioritise your work according to a set schedule. Working from home gives you flexibility to schedule your work around your personal life so you can achieve a satisfying work-life balance.
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Take frequent breaks
One of best things about working from home is that if someone feels physically or mentally stressed, y can take a break without anyone pointing it out. Numerous studies suggest that a sedentary lifestyle, including sitting on an office desk for long periods, can cause a lot of physical pains like backaches and neck pains, which can add to your stress. Get a cup of coffee or simply take a walk around to ease up your mind.
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Create a dedicated work
A clean and dedicated work makes you feel more productive and motivated. Every day your environment of work remains same and hence you don't have to develop a new working environment every day. When you don’t have a fixed to work in, you’re most likely to use just any available in house. This will expose you to a lot of distractions. One of pitfalls of working from home is having distractions. When you are distracted from your work, tendency is that you won’t be able to complete your tasks on a schedule that can be very stressful. A dedicated work will help in omitting all se distractions.
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Get rid of clutter
A working desk or should be clean, items that are t necessary should t be lying on your desk. According to a study, clutter can restrict your ability to focus, process information, and can make you distracted. Make sure to have your work area always clean and organised. Remove unnecessary items in your work area to help you focus better. If you have an uneaten bar of candy beside your laptop, a coffee mug from two days ago, or paper files that you haven’t touched in months, n it is important to clear your desk.
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18:34 IST, April 7th 2020