Working from home every once in a while, or even all the time has become commonplace in the workforce of late. Creating an environment that allows for productivity is essential, but as important as is the work, finding a balance between having your face fixated on the screen and time away from it, is equally important. Here are some tips.
Take Short Breaks
Many articles are focused on how to stay productive while working from home, but sometimes the opposite is necessary. Working too much, without taking a break, can actually reduce productivity. Work in set time periods, and have some time off marked into the daily schedule. A walk to the bathroom may help you stretch out some muscles, or a quick coffee/tea break will wake up your senses and get you back to the productivity floor with an increase in energy.
Leave the House
While it seems odd to abandon that designated workspace or home office, leaving it for a while is necessary. An occasional change of scenery can help boost creativity and productivity, and a change of pace by just working in the backyard or a nearby coffee shop can be helpful.
Exercise
If the schedule allows for a lunch break, take a walk, or if there’s time head to the gym for a quick workout. Exercise increases endorphins, which increases happiness, enjoyment, and interest levels, which are all essential to productivity levels. Try and work any early-morning jogs or trips to the gym into the schedule, and that habit will help you keep on schedule.
Head to the Golf Course
So, grabbing the clubs and heading to the course in the middle of the day may seem like a non-productive activity. Still, the act of getting out of the house, coupled with the benefit of the exercise and fresh air can be refreshing and help to give a kick to productivity.
A round of golf can reduce anxiety levels. In fact, golf is one of the sports that can provide better overall health, and that includes mental, according to a study. The study made the remarks to CNN in a recent interview about the undervalued health benefits. Roger Hawkes, the former chief medical officer of the European Tour, is one of the study’s authors. Furthermore, findings from a 2009 Swedish study found the same results, indicating that there is an increase in the life expectancy of golfers of about five years.
Probably the most significant benefit a trip to the course can provide a work-from-homer is the increase in social interaction. The solitary environment of the home office can have adverse effects, and a Medical News Today study cites the positive impact of social interaction. A psychologist explains the physical benefit of interacting; she is known as Susan Pinker. She also wrote a book about it that you can find on her site. Although, due to critical health issues nowadays, social interaction should be limited. A game of golf is a perfect way to have interaction with social distancing.
Gripping the club is a safe way to get social interaction so head to the golf course; it can help with mental health. After mastering the balance between work and recreation, working from home can become beneficial to the employer and employee.
