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A very good reminder. Often, especially when working from home, I get caught up in tasks and forget the time, which usually leads to working longer hours. I often settle into a task and forget to make sure I even do the basics like eat, stretch, take a break. It is important to take care of ourselves mentally and physically and we need to realize that everyone benefits from it, not just us.
True! Sometimes it’s more difficult from home. That’s why it’s important to respect the same schedule we would have at the office. Thank you, Denise!
I too find that working from home had me working longer hours in the beginning. When I started working from home, I had this great outlook that I would exercise on my lunch breaks etc, but the reality was that I was working more and not taking a lunch break or really any breaks. After over a year of that, I started to make a conscious effort (set alarms on my phone, or figure out after x amount of my tasks are done) to ensure that I was taking the time to refresh and recharge throughout the day and it has made a world of difference to my mental health.
Great advice! Thank you, Tracy!
Love setting the alarms as a way of ensuring you are taking care of yourself. I set the oven timer as it was far too easy for me to shut off my phone alarm and keep on working.
This is where I believe that flexibility becomes the better option. If I am working on something (and I am in the “zone”), I would rather continue working until I am at a place that I feel comfortable to leave it for the day and this may mean working longer hours that day. When you are provided flexibility, you can then take the extra time and use it when it makes sense – maybe a bit longer lunch break the next day. I recognize that this may not work for everyone and you have to ensure that there is adequate balance.
Good option. Thank you, Lisa!
It is about awareness of the time and effort…flexibility allows you to be in the groove, and then take time off for other pursuits without guilt.
I agree with all the comments. Flexibility definitely works well for me – the give and take of it all.
What great timing to read this article, as year end approaches! Thanks for the tips. I think I will set some more alarms to get me up and resting my eyes and stretching my bones. I too, love the flexibility working from home provides me. I do not like to stop a task half way through so some days are a bit longer than others.