Is working from home breeding monotony? Here are six easy ways to beat it

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Although it is our third year in the post-pandemic era, a lot of us are still dealing with the challenges of working from home. Initially, work-from-home was viewed as a blessing in disguise by everyone, especially by those who struggled for hours to commute to work. Having said that, the same people are currently finding it extremely tough to stay productive without in-person team meetings, regulated lunch breaks, and fun interactions with co-workers.

By now, you might have succeeded in setting up a perfect workspace in a corner of your house by investing in high-end accessories and gadgets. However, if you still observe your energy levels fluctuating constantly and every day feels the same to you, then my friend it’s a serious case of “monotony and boredom”. Don’t worry, you are not alone.

Here we have listed a few highly effective ways to beat the monotony blues and stay energetic mentally as well as physically while working from home. 1) Set a schedule and stick to it – It’s important to organise and schedule your entire day’s activities before starting your day. This means you need to set up a time for all your personal as well as professional responsibilities and make sure to finish them within the set time frame.

Besides, draft your schedule in a way that also allows you an adequate number of breaks to focus on your physical as well as mental health. Moreover, try to introduce new entertainment activities each day in your schedule to leave no room for boredom. 2) Create a dedicated space for your home office – Working from home doesn’t mean working from the comfort of your bed, wrapped in a blanket.