Amidst the global pandemic, remote working has become one of the most followed business work cultures now. Organisations have allowed employees to resume work from the comfort of their homes. The relaxation from travelling to the office has certainly become a boon for office goers. However, work from home has blurred the line between personal and professional work. Work from home is a convenient option to stay safe from the ongoing pandemic. The flexibility of remote working has developed toxic habits that impact our health.
Let’s go through some work from home toxic habits which you definitely should be avoiding:
Waking Minutes Before Work
The clock to log in to work has now changed. Many people wake up right before work without mentally getting prepared for the day. Not only this habit affects work but your health as well. One should give time to their senses to calm down after waking up.
*Start your day with a plan to stay productive the whole day.
Sitting For Long Hours
Work from home has cultivated a sedentary lifestyle and eliminated any form of exercise. Throughout the day, one tends to sit for long hours. This habit might not show an immediate impact. But can take a severe toll in the long run and cause health-related issues.
*Take a break and do some stretching. One can also follow a 20-20-20 rule to eliminate eye strain. For every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from the screen for about 20 seconds.
Working From The Comfort Of Your Bed
The most comfortable spot in the entire home is the bedroom. The comfy bed can allure you to sit for the whole day. Many people force themselves to continue office work from their cosy bed. This habit distorts the balance between proper posture, straight back and eye level and even hand-leg coordination. In the long run, working from the bed can impact back health.
*Rather than continuing to work from your bed, one must invest in an ergonomic chair of good quality. It will support you to maintain a healthy posture while eliminating back and neck pain.
Few other habits to change right away if working from home:
1. Multitasking
2. Not taking proper breaks
3. Following poor personal hygiene
