Improving Your Mental Health When Working From Home

When working from home, your mental health can deteriorate. It can be easy to feel alone in your own space or find yourself drifting from the right headspace. To keep on top of your mental health, there are a few ways to maintain boundaries in your home.

Read on for some tips on how to take care of your mental health when working from home.

Speak to Your Colleagues

A great way to keep your mental health at a good level is to keep in touch with your work colleagues. Try the usual modern solutions to contact one another while at home, such as emails or even text messages, where appropriate. When attending meetings at home, putting your camera on can help feel in touch with others too. You can also reach out to your colleagues for advice and support on working remotely, for a few extra tips.

Take Regular Breaks

Taking regular breaks is important for your mental health when working from home. Try to spend 5-10 minutes away from your desk each hour. Use this time to get away from your screen and grab a drink, or pop outside for a few minutes. Fresh air can help you feel less lethargic and caged in too.

Taking time away from your screen can also be good for your eye health too, not just your mental health. Many opticians will recommend this, as it can cause unneccesary strain on your eyes. If you wear glasses, make sure to wear them while working to keep your eyes in check.

Dress For Your Day

It can be tempting to stay warm and cosy in your pyjamas, but when working from home it’s important to get ready for your day. Setting boundaries with your clothes can help shift your mentality, and prepare yourself for your day.

Before beginning your day, try having a shower before getting changed. Following a similar routine to any day you work in the office will keep a consistency to your working pattern.

Create a Dedicated Space

The best thing you can do for your mental health when working from home is to create a dedicated space. Bespoke tables in your kitchen may seem the perfect area to work but don’t underestimate the importance of physical boundaries from your home responsibilities. Opt for made-to-measure office furniture to make the most of your space too.

How We Can Help

At JA Horne Starlight, we can help improve your mental health when working from home by creating a dedicated workspace for you. Our custom desk builder service can be a huge help in designing the perfect home office installation and optimising the area in which you work. We can aslo build bespoke furniture for your home, to keep your workspace clean and organised.

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