When coronavirus outbreak has you working from home – here’s how to stay sane during the pandemic
Most companies have a work-from-home edict during the Covid-19 outbreak to stop further spread – here’s a guide on how to do it without losing your mind
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, most of the world finds itself working from home rather than the office. It’s an understatement to say things are a little crazy at the moment – but we're all in the same boat: home bound, bored and on the brink of insanity.
Social distancing and isolation are necessary to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. And while working from home can be a great opportunity to rest up and relax a little, it can be stressful to be holed up in one place for so long, especially with the whole family there with you. Here are a few tips to keep your head cool and fight off the boredom.
Stick to your regular routine
It’s super important to stick to your regular routine when working from home. Don’t take this as an excuse to sleep late or sneak in an extra wink of shut-eye in the mornings. Your sleep schedule is a delicate, fragile thing. Don’t screw it up.
Take advantage of your commuting time
This doesn’t necessarily mean for work either; using it to schedule in a little exercise (great way to keep the insanity at bay) or for a little extra time with family will be a much-needed refuge.
Keep yourself out of the bedroom
It’s so tempting to work from the comfort of your bed, but it’s probably for the best that you don’t. Associating your bedroom with work will make it difficult to relax and unwind, which is what your bedroom is for. Besides, we are all subject to the temptations of an afternoon nap, so pick literally any other room to work in – preferably somewhere with a table.