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Mental Health: 5 Ways To Stay Healthy Whilst Working At Home

Mental Health: 5 Ways To Stay Healthy Whilst Working At Home

As technology continues to improve, the number of people working from home has continued to grow. It is expected to grow by tens of millions as technology continues to improve. However, working from home comes with its own challenges. For one, feeling isolated at home can have some serious repercussions for your mental health. However, there are measures that you can take to ensure that you have a healthy mind. Here are a few of them:

1. Set Structure For Positive Mental Health

When working from home, it can be quite tempting to procrastinate.

As a result, you might end up cramming a whole dayโ€™s work into a few hours, which can take a toll on your mental health.

However, if you set a structure similar to an office environment, it can help you to stay mentally healthy.

This can include setting up a timetable, which you must stick to at all times.

It will help your mind normalise working from home, creating a way to keep motivated.

2. Choose A Bright, Ventilated Space To Work In

When you are working from home, a major challenge you will need to deal with is noise.

It is especially so when you work next to a major road, or in a busy town.

The noise can be distracting when you have to listen to it all day could have a major impact on your mental health.

However, double glazed windows can help you keep out most of the noise, whilst letting in lots of natural light.

Natural light coming into the home can help to reduce your stress levels and boost your happy hormones.

3. Have Healthy Practices

Whilst working at home, it can be tempting to stroll into the kitchen and eat unhealthy snacks all day.

Besides that, you might be tempted to overwork and neglect sleep.

All of these are unhealthy practices that will have a major negative impact on your physical and mental health.

It is quite easy to avoid them; simply get into the habit of having only healthy snacks available, and be disciplined about your working hours.

Additionally, remembering to take the weekends off to recharge your mind is a brilliant way to separate work from your personal life.

4. Go Outdoors

When you are done with an important meeting or task, do not simply login to Facebook, or pick up a gaming console.

Instead, get out and take a walk.

You can walk along the beach or visit your local coffee shop to interact with fellow human beings.

Such small acts can have great benefits for your mental health.

5. Get An Animal Companion

It might not be possible to go out daily and meet with people; you simply may not have enough hours in the day to get number 4 in action.

However, you can always get yourself a pet to keep yourself company.

Furry friends have been shown to have a great beneficial impact on mental health, and apparently, stroking a pet is as good as meditating!

Summary

With these simple tricks, you can have a great and lasting impact on your mental health while working from home.

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Hello, I'm Lucy! Thank you for visiting Pleasure Principle. Iโ€™m a Blogger in the UK who's passionate about love, kindness, and the planet. Youโ€™ll find real talk about the environment, relationships, health, work and lots more. Plus, don't forget to check out Real Parent and Real Wedding.

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30 comments

TheHappyMommie August 14, 2020 - 7:38 am

Mental health is very important,Thank you for sharing such valued tips.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:19 am

It truly is! And it’s essential that we look after of well-being. Take care!

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Gervin Khan August 14, 2020 - 9:05 am

Thanks for these advise! This helps me a lot because I’ve been working everyday non-stop.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:24 am

You are most welcome! I hope you get to recharge your mind and body despite the workload.๐Ÿค—

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Colleen August 14, 2020 - 11:23 am

I think probably every person who’s been following guidelines needs this post right now. We’ve been almost exclusively inside for months, and we’re going stir crazy.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:30 am

Indeed. Now more than ever, we need to take steps to care for our mental health. Thank you for sharing, Colleen!

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JP August 14, 2020 - 11:57 am

These are helpful tips. Having a good office where you can focus can really help in productivity while working from home.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:32 am

You got that right, JP! It surely helps a lot to have a space that is conducive for working.

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Ntensibe Edgar Michael August 14, 2020 - 1:07 pm

“Choose A Bright, Ventilated Space To Work In”…..this has always done wonders, at least. A little sunshine never hurt anybody.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:35 am

Right on! Sunshine really helps in increasing the our serotonin levels which boosts our mood.

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GiGi Eats August 14, 2020 - 2:16 pm

I always say – TAKE BREAKS when you need to! or else you will burn out!

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:37 am

You are absolutely correct, Gigi! Could not stress this enough. Our minds and bodies need to take enough rest so we can power through.

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Lashunta August 14, 2020 - 3:05 pm

Fantastic tips especially right now with so much uncertainty itโ€™s important to take care of our mental wellness.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:38 am

Definitely. Thanks a lot for taking the time to go through my post and sharing your thoughts with me. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Matt Taylor August 14, 2020 - 4:08 pm

Those are all great ways to keep up your mental health while working at home. I have been running in the mornings before work. But it also helps to take a break and walk down to my mailbox and check the mail. I try to have healthy snacks around, like almonds to curb my appetite, otherwise, I would totally just eat Cool Ranch Doritos all day long. lol

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:41 am

That is awesome, Matt! It really goes a long way if we are conscious with what we do and consume, and understand how it affects our overall well-being as well.

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the joyous living August 14, 2020 - 4:58 pm

beautiful post. it is amazing what a big bright space can do for the soul. thanks so much for putting this list together as students return to school (at home).

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:44 am

It surely provides the energy and motivation we need. And yes, it is ideal for kids to have a space that can help them focus on school work. Thanks for stopping by! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Shannon August 14, 2020 - 11:34 pm

Getting outside during the day has really helped. You are so right about being tempted to over work. Iโ€™m waiting to put the baby to bed so I can log back on right now. Lol

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:50 am

I am guilty of this at times too.๐Ÿคญ Takes a lot constant reminder and effort to have time for downtime. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, Shannon!

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chei August 15, 2020 - 2:23 am

Wow! These are great tips! I have a pet at home and he really keeps me calm. Thanks for sharing.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:52 am

They’re wonderful, right? Giving us the love and cuddles that we need. Take care, Chei!

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Emman Damian August 15, 2020 - 2:57 am

I love organizing my things. I also have checklists. It makes me more stable and also it’s good for my mental health.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:53 am

I love checklists too! There is this inexplicable joy in checking items off the list. Haha!

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Maysz August 15, 2020 - 7:41 am

Positive Mental Health it starts on a Healthy lifestyle and productive It’s so important to take care our mental health especially nowadays ๐Ÿ™‚

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:54 am

It’s really essential to ensure that we take good care of ourselves. Thanks for dropping by, Maysz!

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Laiza August 17, 2020 - 5:13 am

Thank you for sharing this article it was very helpful.
And creative content,
I appreciate.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:55 am

Thanks a lot for reading my post, and taking the time to comment. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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katrina Kroeplin August 18, 2020 - 2:37 pm

yes! i so agree with this. a structure is so important for mental health. when i get out of a routeine it messes with me so much.

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Lucy September 1, 2020 - 8:58 am

It really does help a lot! Thank you for adding your thoughts, Katrina! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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