“Is It Time to Shake Up Your WFH Routine?,”

 Tue 24 Jan 2023

Shake Up Your WFH Routine ! 

It’s been nearly three years since the start of the pandemic, and by extension, the remote-work era. If you’ve been working from home for some (or all) of this time, you’ve likely settled into some semblance of a routine. But is it time to make a change? Here are a few reasons why you may want to shake things up.

(1) You’re bored.

 When work feels monotonous and stale, your productivity and motivation are at risk. A simple change of scenery (even once or twice a week) can pay dividends. Consider working from a café, library, coworking space, or even outdoors (if your job and the weather permit). Working alongside a fellow WFH buddy, even if their job is totally unrelated to yours, can also rejuvenate your work life.

(2) Your household routines have changed. 

Acknowledge how circumstances have shifted around you—your partner is going back to the office, your kids have a new schedule, or you’re caring for a loved one, for example—and adapt. What does your routine demand now that it didn’t before?

(3) You want to establish healthier habits. 

Remember, it’s never too late to reinvest in self-care. Start small: Go for walks if you can, set a consistent bedtime, and consider meal planning for the week.

This tip is adapted from “Is It Time to Shake Up Your WFH Routine?,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders