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Uncategorized / November 27, 2020

In the current global situation, many entrepreneurs are dealing with working from home for the first time. The initial analysis showed that most people actually found themselves more productive. But now, months later, we’re starting to see the long-term studies. What they show is that more and more people are suffering from stress and burnout from working from home.

Often this is to do with falling into new negative routines and letting them take over. Those who have worked from home for years have developed strategies and solutions to cope. But the new blood has not yet had time to adjust. At Justin Cobb Leadership Academy, we have some tips for making working from home work.

1. Separate your work and play

Many people who work from home set up their laptops in the same room they generally relax in. Those people are never finished with work. The laptop is always there, whether open or closed. There’s always one more email to read or one more bit of work to do. The laptop looms in the corner of the eye even when watching Netflix or chatting with friends.

We recommend setting up a specific area in your home to work and reserving it for that purpose. Maintaining the separation between your work time and your play time will keep you sane.

2. Keep in touch

It’s easy for a home working situation to become routine. This often means that employees are doing the same tasks repeatedly, and may not need to check in with management or clients. Regardless, we can’t overstate the importance of social interactions in work. Even if it’s not necessary, it’s important to take the time once or twice a week to touch base and give a human face to clients, customers, or colleagues.

3. Get out of the house

Your mileage may vary on this one, depending on where you live and the rules in place. But despite the fact that you can’t go to the office, you can likely still go for a walk and get some fresh air. Sitting inside all day is not good for your mental or physical health, and can contribute to stress and anxiety. Go outside and get some vitamin D and clear your head a little.

It’s important to take care of ourselves at the current time. If we recognize that we need new approaches, we can find ways to make our situations work.






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