During this pandemic period, working from home is the new trend. However, it is different from the conventional workplace. It requires two basic aspects: work and home. Working from home can be stressful especially when the kids are at home.

Here is some advice from top experts that will help you to be productive and stress-free when working from home:

Maintain Balance

Stress increases cortisol which is a hormone in the brain responsible for balancing of the body. Everyone’s cortisol is heightened during this period. This leads to sleep disturbance, fatigue, and negative mood. To reduce this, regular exercise is advised.

Have a Good Daily Schedule

A good way of preventing depression, reducing stress, and increasing energy levels is by having a good daily schedule. Every morning, it is important to write every task you plan to complete down and stick to it.

Separate work and life activities

In this period, we find it difficult to know what aspect of our life is for work and what aspect is for social activities. The ability to separate our work life from social life will help reduce stress, fatigue, and depression. For you to be productive, there needs to be s fusion of work-life and other recreational activities to spark up your day.  

To reduce stress, experts believe that you go out for a run. Since movement is restricted, run within the confines of your house. Do other exercises like yoga. Clear your mind and watch how productive you will be.
To reduce packing on more stress, be careful to manage your expectations. It is common to be less productive when working from home. Develop a hierarchy of work tasks, target the most necessary first then work down your list. If you are unable to complete all the work, be kind to yourself, take a break.

Other ways of reducing stress are engaging in meditation, cooking, cooking, and reading. Furthermore, having a fun conversation with friends or loved ones whether physically or online also helps reduce stress and depression.

Keep your mind motivated

To be productive, you have to be motivated. The two go hand in hand. Proper motivation leads to great productivity. Some of the routine to maintain production during this period includes watching your favorite movies or TV program, reading books, and getting good rest.