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LIFESTYLE

Two years ago we barely understood goals to motivate you to get up and So, where to from here? Recent US
Zoom, Skype, and Teams – now we are move. A screen break will help you research showed that 88% of people would
all proficient and it has become a natural relax. You can also try desk yoga or like to choose their working hours, with
extension of how we work. ‘Camera on shoulder and neck stretches during most indicating they would like to work at
calls’ were initially uncomfortable, with meetings. Any or all of these will help home for two days a week. No doubt many
no one really making eye contact. A new counter physical fatigue. companies will start to introduce various
‘language’ has developed - apologising for • Eat well – Regular nutritious meals and flexible, hybrid models to harness the best
replying but being on mute or for struggling water are fuel for the brain, essential for of both worlds.
to connect, silently and politely ‘raising’ focus and brain function. Healthy habits
our hand to speak. But we have adapted. will help you to feel better physically Whether you work from home or in the
and mentally. office, work fatigue and mental health is
Tips to counteract WFH fatigue • Burnout can be counteracted by de- a reality. Self-love and care are important
How you manage your days can impact stressing. Consider interacting even if regardless, so look after yourself and try
significantly on how you experience remote it is on social media, or taking a break to maintain the work/life balance as best
working. Virtual work can be relentless with as you would at work, logging off and you can.
indefinite start and end times, so these are meeting up with your teammates.
our tips to help you cope: Regular exercise is a great way to de- Sources
stress. • https://money.usnews.com/money/
• Mindset and mindfulness – A positive • Team get-togethers – Set up regular blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/
attitude and accepting a new way of team outings to reconnect in person. how-to-fight-working-from-home-
working will go a long way to helping you Outdoor venues or team buildings are a fatigue
to cope. At various stages in our lives, we good idea. Consider setting up a regular • https://www.jll.co.uk/en/trends-and-
all go through adjustments periods, and virtual catch-up with special colleagues insights/workplace/what-companies-
this is no different. How you approach once a week to connect on a more are-doing-about-work-from-home-
the situation can however change the personal level. fatigue
outcome. Practicing deep breathing for
10-20 minutes, away from your desk,
during the day or even meditation can
help to calm and relax you. Research has
proved that calming the mind aids focus
and memory.
• Set up a workspace – A comfortable,
structured workplace may help with
focus and creating a division between
home space and work space. If you feel
uninspired or demotivated, move your
workspace or redecorate it, to give you
some new energy.
• Move and take a screen break – A
mind and body break are essential to
wellbeing. When you receive a call,
get up and walk around while talking.
Maybe take a proper walk or exercise
during the day; play with your children
or animals for a few minutes. Set step

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