Working at home can be wonderful. You don’t have to deal with obnoxious people from the office, your boss isn’t breathing down your neck, you can sleep in just a little later, and will spend no more time commuting. All around, it can be a pretty sweet gig. With the current crisis many people are learning all about it. However, if you aren’t careful, working from home can lead to a very sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle. If you need some help staying healthy, try some of these tips.
Keep Your Routine
It won’t hurt to allow yourself to get a few more minutes of sleep, but you shouldn’t allow your routine to fall apart all together. Avoid the temptation to work from bed and stay all day in your pajamas. While this might be nice at first, it can cause problems down the road. You need to be getting up at a good time and going to bed at a good time. You should maintain your hygiene. Keeping to a regular schedule, eating well, and staying clean, is important to keep your mind invigorated and your health in tip top shape.
Don’t Stay Sitting for Too Long
Sitting for extended periods of time can take a toll on your health. Poor posture can lead to muscle and joint pain. You can even develop some problems in your spine. Don’t stay sitting for too long. Get up and move regularly. This will help get the blood flowing through your body and keep you energized as you do the days work. Above all, you should follow tips for sitting properly to prevent back and joint issues. Invest in a good chair and desk. These need to be both comfortable, and at the proper heights for your legs and arms. Make sure that your computer screens are at a good height so that you don’t have to slouch to look at them.
Get Some Sun
If you’re not careful, you can spend all day inside when you work from home. This can lead to feelings of being trapped and isolated. Humans need the sun for vitamin D, as well as eye health and more. Some studies have even shown that time out in the sun can help improve your mental health. Not only should you go outside, but you need to make an effort to socialize with others as well even if it’s just walking to the store and talking with the cashier.
If you do these things, you will be well on your way to mitigating the downsides of working from home. No matter if it’s a temporary situation, or has become something more permanent these tips will allow you to operate at your best.
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