We’re approaching three years since the initial office exodus, where millions of people found themselves stationed at home full-time, overnight. The initial shock of that transition has worn off. So if you participated in the office flight, you’ve likely settled into some semblance of a routine.
Is It Time to Shake Up Your WFH Routine?
Just because your work-from-home routine isn’t terrible, doesn’t mean that it couldn’t be better. In this piece, the author outlines three reasons why you might want to make a change: 1) You’re feeling bored with the same old, same old. If you’re finding yourself in the WFH doldrums and it’s impacting your motivation and productivity, it’s time to switch things up. 2) There’s been a shift in your household routines. Maybe your spouse has gone back to the office, or your kids have changed schools so the pick-up and drop-off times are different. These changes in your environment matter and mean you need to think carefully about all the parts of your day. 3) You want to establish healthier habits. For some the shift to work-from-home bumped up their self-care because they repurposed their commute time to enjoy more sleep in the morning or to fit in some evening walks. But for others not going into the office took a toll on their healthy habits. If this sounds a bit like you, try to tweak your schedule to better support your health needs. Small tweaks to your routine can make a big impact and could give you a fresh approach to the new year.