Coronavirus has spread to various parts of the world. Many countries make strict regulations so that their communities are not infected with this virus.
At present, many companies have implemented work from home for their employees. This policy is one form of physical distancing that is recommended by the government to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Many benefits can be obtained from work from home. One of them is a more comfortable and relaxed work environment. But if it’s too relaxed, the work that should have been completed might be delayed. And become a burden on the mind because other work has piled up to be done.
Aside from having a positive impact, work from home also has a negative impact. You are not allowed anywhere unless there is an urgent need. Besides, some areas have done lockdowns so that the community cannot be free everywhere. If you violate, there will be a sentence that can get you jailed.
Here are tips for maintaining mental health when working from home so you can continue to work productively:
Find a Convenient Location
Choose your workplace that supports to be productive. If you find it difficult to focus when working in the room, try to find another place such as in the living room or other corner of the house. Make sure the workplace is comfortable and there are not many distractions from the surroundings which can hamper productivity.
Discipline
According to Entrepreneur, you should determine your goals so that you know the purpose of everything that you do. Besides, you must make things to do every day to make it easier to check important things that must be resolved. Also, making this agenda can help avoid procrastinating. So, you can finish work without being chased by deadlines.
Arrange Online Meeting Schedule
To maintain compactness and avoid misunderstandings, discuss the schedule for the coordination meeting. This is to replace the daily meeting in the office and to discuss all the work matters. You can use an application that provides video conference to facilitate meetings online.
Don’t Forget to Take a Rest
In order not to stress easily when working from home, it is better to take time to rest in a certain time. Break times can be compared when working in the office for lunch and others. But, don’t forget to make sure the work is done before resting, especially those with high priority.
Besides, you must always maintain health at home. Don’t forget to eat nutritious foods, take vitamins, and even exercise regularly. Stay safe, everyone!
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