Working from home: A agenda to support your mental health

19 May
2021

Working from home: A agenda to support your mental health

By Staff Writer

Working from home: A agenda to support your mental health

It may have started as a bit of a novelty, but working from home for long periods of time can start to affect our mental health. Just as it is important to look after physical health during the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus, it’s also important to keep on top of how you are feeling.

Some common feelings you might be experiencing are:

Feeling isolated, lonely, or disconnected from other people – socially and professionally

Being unable to ‘switch off from work’

Having difficulty staying motivated

Having difficulty prioritising your workload

Feeling uncertain about your progress, and whether you’re performing ok

Insomnia and sleep problems

To help combat this, here are some tips to protect your mental health when working from home.

Set up routine and structure for your workday — create boundaries between ‘work time’ and ‘home time’

Create a specific place in your home where you work (avoid your bedroom)

Stay connected with co-workers and your manager by scheduling regular virtual or phone meetings

Try a digital detox in the evenings

Try and get outside at least once a day

Focus on the silver linings

Working from home can have many benefits. It can improve productivity, reduce distractions, reduce stress, improve work satisfaction, lower the time (and cost) you spend commuting, give you greater sense of control over your workday, and can even help to avoid challenging colleagues!

Don’t forget the other helpful actions for maintaining positive mental health

These include:

Exercising, getting a good night’s sleep and eating well.

Doing activities you enjoy.

Staying connected with social supports.

Managing stress through problem solving, relaxation or meditation.

Thinking in helpful ways

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