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Remote working, or working from home, does come with several positive points. If you’re a woman involved in this line of work, it could have its pros and cons. For example, if you’re a parent, it could be a big task of balancing work at home with raising your children. However, remote working can also have an impact on women’s mental health. It could cause a woman to become imbalanced standing in front of a computer all day. But there are practical ways that we as women could maintain a proper mental balance while doing this. Here are a few ways we can be mentally balanced while working from home.
Maintain a Proper Schedule
The key to maintaining balance while working from home is being organized. This requires maintaining a proper work schedule. Try setting aside some time to write down how many hours you want to devote to work and breaks. If you’re a parent, you must make your children your top priority. This involves having a proper sense of balance between your work and your family.
Find a Designated Space to Work
Your work environment has a big impact on how well you effectively perform at your work. That’s why it’s paramount to have a quiet, office space where your work lives. However, a recent CNN article has suggested that women have been getting the short end of the stick when it comes to the workspace. It states that in print advertisements and commercials, women’s workspaces are often depicted as a planning desk or a small space in a bedroom.
When you’re faced with this sort of predicament, why not build your own space? If you have a room in your house or apartment that is not being occupied now, transform it into your own work office. Be sure to separate this area from your day-to-day home activities.
Maintain Communication with Co-workers and Supervisor
Working from home could get a little lonely for some employees. That could have a huge effect on a person’s mental health. So if you work alone at home, be sure to maintain the lines of communication between you and your employees. You should also keep the lines open between you and your supervisor. That way you will be able to gauge how you’re performing in your work. More importantly, you will reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness. Communication should also be clear when messaging and emailing coworkers.
Utilize Organizational and Productivity Tools
Another great way of maintaining balance while working from home is using tools that will increase your productivity and keep you organized. There are myriads of digital apps designed to assist you in your work. Calendar apps such as Google Calendar and Calendly are great to use in setting up your schedule for the week. Other apps like Asana and Slack are good at helping you stay focused and productive at home. It could be so easy to lose focus on completing your work when you’re at home. These digital tools have proven to be a big help in helping remote workers stay productive and organized.
Make the Most out of Your Breaks
When taking your breaks away from the computer, take some time to make the most out of them. Do some stretches on both sides of your body. If you have children, read a book or play a game with them. Do some other exercises to strengthen your mind and body. Being productive during your breaks is a great way to maintain a sense of balance in your work.
Remote working is convenient and seemingly more laid-back. But the key to maintaining mental balance with it is being organized, communicating with your colleagues, and taking necessary breaks. For more resources on being mentally balanced while working from home, visit the Helpline Support section on our website.
