Covid-19 has been surreal. The illness, deaths, unemployment, lack of human contact, it's a lot.
None of us have experienced a pandemic before, so who knew what to expect?
For many people, including myself, who are used to the 9 to 5 routine of commuting to and from work, the thought of being able to work from your home sounded like a dream come true.
That is, until it turns into a nightmare. For over two months, I've been blessed to be able to earn a living, with medical benefits, without having to venture outside the safety of my house.
The flip side of that benefit is the isolation, the day-to-day drone of what feels like "Groundhog's Day" is hard on the mind. And not so great for the body when you're not walking or getting up to walk to the coffee shop or lunchroom or take breaks.
As the days have turned into weeks, turned into months, I'm finally ready to tackle the reality of formulating a plan.
Here's what I've come up with so far:
Plan to go to bed at night and get up in the morning at the same time each day
Force yourself to get dressed (sweats don't count)
Put on makeup, jewelry and real shoes (not bunny slippers)
Get up at least once an hour to stretch or get water or poke your head outside and get some fresh air
Take a dedicated lunch break
Make an effort to stay in communication with colleagues, clients, vendors, etc.
Join a zoom or online wellness class (exercise or meditation or mindfulness)
If you've got ideas or suggestions on how we can WFH and be more productive and positive, leave me a comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
STAY SAFE
