{"id":24673,"date":"2021-03-04T10:35:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T10:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strammer.com\/?p=24673"},"modified":"2021-03-04T10:35:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T10:35:15","slug":"staying-healthy-and-productive-in-remote-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strammer.com\/es\/staying-healthy-and-productive-in-remote-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Healthy and Productive in Remote Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Staying Healthy and Productive as Remote Work continues<\/span><\/h1>
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Everyone<\/span> <\/span>has<\/span> experienced the shift to remote work <\/span>differently, d<\/span>epending on their <\/span>personal situation and preferences<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b> Although<\/span> <\/span>people will weigh up the pros and cons differently<\/span>, <\/span>there are certain challenges that <\/span>come with remote work<\/span>, <\/span>namely <\/span>reduced<\/span><\/b> in-person social contact <\/span><\/b>and a <\/span>lack of physical distinction between home and work<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/b>Now, w<\/span>ith remote work continuing for many, <\/span>it is important <\/span>to <\/span>maintain <\/span>behaviours and <\/span>practices <\/span>t<\/span>hat<\/span> support good mental and physical health and help <\/span>us <\/span>stay productive<\/span>. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the transition to remote work, e<\/span>mployees have <\/span>frequently <\/span>reported<\/span> finding it more <\/span>difficult to delineate the line between work and home life<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> <\/span>According<\/span> to one survey, 4\/5 <\/span>remote <\/span>employees find it hard to \u2018shut-off’ after work<\/span><\/a>. Given a lack of <\/span>work\/life <\/span>balance can be a <\/span>risk factor for burn-out<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>other negative health impacts<\/span>, it <\/span>can be useful to<\/span> <\/span>s<\/span><\/b>et boundaries<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> <\/span>One example is <\/span>specifying<\/span> times where you do not look at your work email, <\/span>allowing you to<\/span> <\/span>fully <\/span>disconnect from work<\/span>. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally,<\/span> embedding breaks<\/span> – <\/span>particularly those that involve movement<\/span> –<\/span> into your daily structure could help<\/span> improve performance and promote general health and well-being.<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>Ac<\/span>cording to <\/span>an <\/span>Airtasker<\/span> survey<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>37% of remote workers<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>thought taking regular breaks was<\/span> the <\/span>best way <\/span><\/b>to stay productive. <\/span>In addition a<\/span> <\/span>psy<\/span>cholog<\/span>ical<\/span> research<\/span><\/a> <\/span>has found<\/span> <\/span>numerous benefits<\/span> of doing so<\/span>, including <\/span>the aversion of<\/span> <\/span>\u2018decision-fatigue\u2019,<\/span><\/b> renewed motivation<\/span><\/b>, <\/span><\/b>creativity, and memory consolidation<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Our<\/span> <\/span>surroundings can <\/span>also <\/span>significantly <\/span>influence our mood<\/span><\/b> and productivity<\/span><\/b> levels<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b> <\/span>Some <\/span>have dedicated office <\/span>space<\/span> <\/span>at home<\/span>, <\/span>but <\/span>others <\/span>may have a less <\/span>ideal<\/span> <\/span>set-up<\/span> – such as <\/span>having to<\/span> shar<\/span>e<\/span> <\/span>limited <\/span>space with others<\/span> or<\/span> not having<\/span> <\/span>proper <\/span>office furniture<\/span> or <\/span>technolog<\/span>y<\/span>. <\/span>However, as<\/span> well as accessing any <\/span>helpful <\/span>support and resources <\/span>which<\/span> employers<\/span> may offer<\/span>, <\/span>certain steps<\/span> <\/span>could<\/span> <\/span>optimise <\/span>one\u2019s<\/span> set-up<\/span> and create <\/span>surroundings<\/span> <\/span>that promote<\/span> productivity<\/span>. <\/span>F<\/span>irst<\/span>, s<\/span>etting up your <\/span>work <\/span>desk by a window <\/span>and <\/span>working in the<\/span><\/b> light <\/span><\/b>has been shown to<\/span><\/b> improve mood<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b> <\/span>Also<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> <\/span>Harvard Business Review found that cluttered and untidy workspaces can<\/span> worsen<\/span> anxiety and our ability to focus.<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>Thus, <\/span>maintaining<\/span> a clear <\/span>work<\/span>space <\/span>could help to<\/span>wards<\/span> <\/span>reaching<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>goals<\/span><\/b> and <\/span><\/b>achieving <\/span><\/b>satisfaction.<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Work <\/span>gives <\/span>us <\/span>structure, satisfaction and <\/span><\/b>much of<\/span><\/b> our <\/span><\/b>regular <\/span><\/b>social contact<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>Indeed, t<\/span>he World Health Organisation concludes that<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>in general<\/span>, <\/span>work ha<\/span><\/b>s a positive overall influence on our wellbeing and mental health.<\/span><\/b> <\/span>A<\/span>ccording to <\/span>Dr <\/span>Balamurali<\/span>, a <\/span>consultant <\/span>psychiatrist<\/span>, <\/span>80 or 90 % of our social encounters occur at work<\/span><\/b>, <\/span><\/b>and as such, <\/span>it is important to <\/span>make <\/span>efforts<\/span> to <\/span>connect with <\/span>others<\/span> when working from home<\/span> to prevent social isolation<\/span>, which could increase the risk of burn-out and depressive <\/span>symptoms<\/span>. <\/span>Whether it is through attending team virtual socials, speaking to friends\/family, or <\/span>virtual co-working<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>staying<\/span> in touch<\/span> and maintain<\/span>ing<\/span> relationships<\/span> <\/span>keeps<\/span> us <\/span>healthier and happier.<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

References: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home, November 2020, <\/span>BBC.<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Mental Health And Remote Work: Survey Reveals 80% Of Workers Would Quit Their Jobs For This, October 2020, <\/span>Forbes.<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. 10 Ways To Set Healthy Boundaries At Work, July 2018, <\/span>Forbes.<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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