More of us are working from home than ever before. With that in mind, we’ve put together some tips to help look after your wellbeing while you work.
- Start each day with the basics – Set your alarm, get up and get ready, and dress in something comfortable but suitable as daily clothing. Put yourself into “work mode” by following your normal routine.
- Create a productive work-space – Try to minimise clutter and distractions, and organise your space each day before starting work so that everything you need is within your reach.
- Open windows – Allow fresh air to circulate. You could also consider phone meetings while you take a walk outside to get some fresh air and move your body.
- Make others in the house aware when you are working from home – Make sure everyone around you knows you are working and ask them to respect your time. This allows you to set boundaries and helps minimise distractions with non-work commitments. Consider if the type of work has confidential aspects and to have appropriate surroundings such as a dedicated workspace.
- Build physical activity into your day. Try to avoid sitting or standing in the same position for long periods of time. Try to stand-up and stretch every hour or so, changing your position. Engaging in a walk on your break or exercise after work are other ways to build physical activity into your working day.
- Try to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Work-life balance is a core component to living a healthy and fulfilled life. Our work should compliment our lives and visa versa. Together they can create a fantastic foundation for positive wellbeing.
Ref: WPW0164 this information was updated August 2024.
