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Working remotely comes with so many perks. It eliminates the stress of going into the office and allows you to make a life outside of work. It’s the only gift the pandemic of 2020 left for us. However, remote life does come with unexpected challenges like burnout, increased isolation, or the risk of overworking.
Sometimes, staying motivated and connected to your job is hard, but working from home without falling to these adverse outcomes is possible. To help maintain a positive and healthy work-life balance, we’ve found several creative tips to make remote life more manageable, mentally and physically.
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1. Have A Dedicated Workspace
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You don’t need a home office, but it’s best your dedicated workspace isn’t your bedroom. So if you can make one room in your home the place where you work. This forces you to draw a line between your work time and personal hours. So when work is over, you can physically leave that space, which signals your brain to shift into chill mode. This helps you leave your stress in that specific space and cultivate boundaries.
Also, it’s important to make your space is comfortable! Make sure you have a good chair or use a neck pillow. It might be worth checking in with your company to see if they could cover the costs. The point is, you deserve to feel cozy while working remotely; you are home, after all.
