Author Aakanksha Nair / Published: May-02-2020
Author Aakanksha Nair / Published: May-02-2020
Missing that potted plant next to your desk? The friendly office dog that made work better? You’re not alone. Work From Home can be challenging for a lot of people. Some miss the water-cooler breaks, some miss the alone-time during the commute and some the fun of working alongside people. So much so that one of the most soundtracks right now is that of office sounds! It’s literally the sounds you hear in your daily office life like the sound of a new coworker trying to work the coffee machine, of someone heating their second lunch for the day, of someone punching away at the keyword, you get the point. All this points to one thing: the very real feeling that is office blues! Office blues are legit especially since WFH has become the new normal. Now we don’t have a remedy for office blues, but we do have a few simple hacks that can make your WFH a little more fun. Best part? They’re eco-friendly, they’ll invite nature into your workspace and won’t involve any new purchases!
There’s a reason why we cook in the kitchen, sleep in the bedroom, and hold solo concerts in the shower. Physically separating different parts of our space helps our brain understand which activity we’re going to perform. This is why having a distinction between your workspace and your personal space is key. If you work where you sleep/lounge it can get difficult to turn off your work thoughts when it’s time, leading to burnout. You’re probably thinking that you don’t have the space for that, or the time, or the equipment? Guess what, you don’t need any of that for these hacks:
Going to work meant meeting your favorite colleague - it could be a fellow employee, your potted plant, or the friendly office dog. Having some company through the work hours keeps the mind at ease and makes for a fun experience. With social distancing rules your work-buddy options are restricted but not zero:
Do you cook a whole meal in your office breaks? No, right? Then why do it during your WFH breaks. Create a meal prep plan that allows you to use your breaks for true relaxation doing any of these other activities:
Declutter your workspace for maximum efficiency. A cluttered workspace is likely to cause more stress and reduce productivity. Use these hacks to make the most out of the bare minimum:
Work from home can get lonely and confusing especially if you’re new to it. Well, that’s the case with most new or unfamiliar things. What helps at such times is to just have fun with the experience and keep experimenting till you zero in on the ideal conditions for you. Here’s hoping some of these hacks get you started on your experimental journey that makes this experience a little easier.
Toronto-based marketer, Aakanksha, is a story-teller by profession and passion. When she's not working on marketing campaigns, you'll find her immersed in passion projects around animals, sustainable living and of course, story-telling.
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