[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header: Positivity in a pandemic” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”top_center” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”THE KEY TO A GOOD WORK LIFE BALANCE” subhead=”when working from home” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”on” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon=”%%2%%” scroll_down_icon_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ title_line_height=”1.7em” subhead_font_size=”30px” background_color=”#414042″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Women-Working-From-Home-Pen-In-Hand.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” z_index_tablet=”500″ button_one_text__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Positivity” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”75px|0px|75px|0px|false|false” border_color_all=”rgba(255,186,96,0.6)” border_width_right=”8vw” border_color_right=”#5b8cb1″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n
One of the biggest benefits of working from home is greater flexibility. With the ability to work from anywhere in the home, at any time of the day, you can take advantage of creating a flexible schedule between work and personal responsibilities. But with this flexibility sometimes comes increased pressure. In this post, we\u2019ll offer some tips for maintaining work life balance, so you don\u2019t suffer from burnout.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Many people new to working from home may be realising that maintaining balance is one of the biggest challenges. As the boundaries between your personal and professional life begin to blur, it\u2019s easy to let self-care take a back seat as you try to prove to yourself and your colleagues that you\u2019re just as productive as being in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n This can manifest in several ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n All of this can lead to burnout, and very quickly. While working from home is usually associated with greater job satisfaction, it is common for remote workers to go above and beyond normal working hours to put in greater effort than normal.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more people than ever are working from home. You may have found yourself going from working in an office, with a large team around you and all the interactions which come with that (from sharing a space, observing office etiquette and communicating regularly) to working completely alone, overnight. This can be a big change and requires you to analyse how you manage your workload and yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re going to delve into how you disconnect from work when there is no psychical separation of leaving the office behind. Follow these tips and you\u2019ll see your work life balance and productivity improve.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”happy news” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”70px|0px|70px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle: Happy news” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n It\u2019s natural to lose a couple of hours a week with ad hoc tasks and distractions while in the office. You no longer have your boss dropping by your desk for a quick brainstorm. The result of this is higher productivity in less amount of time.<\/p>\n To counteract no longer having these small breaks in between work, you should make the effort to get up and out of your seat more often. Go for a walk around the garden; this is a great way to switch off for 10 minutes and get some much-needed fresh air. By breaking up your day you\u2019ll be keeping your focus and productivity levels high. Remember, you don\u2019t need to be glued to your seat for nine hours to be as productive as you need to be.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”The Good News Movement” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||70px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle: The Good News Movement” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n This may seem like an obvious one but setting cues, such as an alarm or appointment in your calendar 30 minutes before your finish time, signals when it\u2019s time to wind down for the day. Where you would usually have visual cues, like your co-workers leaving, you now have to nudge yourself to stay aware of when it\u2019s time to \u2018clock off\u2019. Also, it\u2019s good practice to signal to co-workers when you have finished. If possible, set your status on email and telephone systems to \u2018gone for the day\u2019 or \u2018offline\u2019. This may discourage people to get in touch out of hours and it is only natural to want to respond.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Some Good News” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||70px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle: Some Good News” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When you have finished for the day, create a practice that helps change your mindset from work to downtime. A few good ones which work for us are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”staying physically fit” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||70px|||” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle: Staying physically fit” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n Switching off from work can be difficult when you have tasks left on your to do list. To stop these swirling through your brain, at the end of each day take 10 minutes to plan the next day. Define your top three priorities for tomorrow, this will give you some peace of mind that your important projects will get done, so you can put your mind at ease and relax.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”staying physically fit” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||70px|||” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle: Staying physically fit” _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n And to finish, another simple but overlooked tip is to completely shut down your computer or laptop. Turning the PC off will make it harder for you to causally slip back online after work hours. You may also consider logging out or deleting any unnecessary work-related apps from your phone. Inactive business apps will create added friction, which will help you keep away from a work screen when you get the urge to jump back on.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Be creative and summary” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”summary 1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n Follow these tips and you will be able to avoid added home-working stress, which could lead to burnout and the feeling of exhaustion. 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