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Working from home isn’t for everyone. Some thrive on social interaction while others, like myself, prefer to maintain as much space as possible away from people and have been doing this social distancing and self-isolation thing for years!
However, working from home doesn’t have to be a lonely, depressing experience. The freedom and happiness I have experienced working from home have definitely made it worth it and I don’t see myself going back to working in an office anytime soon.
1. Take time for yourself before work
I know, it’s hard to wake up early, but taking just half an hour for myself before work to drink my coffee, fry up some eggs for breakfast, and write in my journal has transformed the way I work. Starting your day on the right foot will make your workday go much smoother.
I like to do short, 10–15-minute workouts to get my body moving and my digestion working, especially recently while being quarantined at home all day. I also love to stretch and do a little yoga when I wake up feeling anxious or stressed.
2. Get up from your desk every half an hour
I live by this one. I’m one of those people who gets fidgety if I’m sitting in one place for too long. I need to stretch and move my legs every 20–30 minutes to keep going with work. Otherwise, I’ll find…
