I don’t agree with the productivity and accountability comments. I work way harder at home than at the office where there are a ton of distractions every day
The office was hell for me. It was toxic and full of distractions. I have been thriving working from home. Just have a routine as if you’re going to the office. ie wake up at a decent time (not 1 minute before your work day starts 😂), shower, change out of your pjs and have your breakfast. Have regular breaks to recharge eg coffee breaks, screen breaks, lunch etc and most importantly, have a dedicated work space so that you separate work and home.
I set my timer for lunch and walk around the block. I find a short walk outside is a physical and mental break and clears my head for the afternoon. It's a great way to break up the day, too!
I definitely utilize my breaks to do laundry or cook a good well balanced meal. I'm out of my seat and away from my desk for at least 20 mins at a time. Also, since my laundry is in the basement and my office is on the 2nd floor I'm getting steps in as well. I plan to start going outside during my lunchbreak to get some fresh air now that the weather has warmed up.
In accounting, we are salary workers. I have done 70+ work weeks for months. A 40 Hr work week is not the norm. I currently have a position that I do about 50 hours.
I am struggling with the boundaries. Because I don’t have to stop work and commute home I lack the balance. I have a heavy workload and demanding deadlines so work day easily becomes 8am - 10/11pm 😞
Thanks for sharing. When I started working from home, I did well. I kept a routine schedule like I would if I was outside the home, then somewhere, I fell off. I need to get back to getting up and start my day early enough for a walk, coffee, and Bible study. It’s not like I can’t because I was doing it. Getting dressed and separating work and home is easy for me because when I am off, I am off.
I took a tally to see how I did on the list, and not too bad!! but I do have to consecrate on so harder than others... making sure that I eat a balanced meal for energy and for turning work off at closing hours... It's about time to take control of the situation and make sure that I am not only taking care of the office responsibilities but my personal ones too!! Thanks for the tips Nikki!! Blessings
Thank you for sharing, Nikki! I definitely need to work on taking those breaks and go outside to get some fresh air! Enjoy your week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
