How to stay balanced when the place reserved for relaxing turns into an office, a meeting room, a children's school or a college? Just thinking about the frenetic routine that invaded the homes of many professionals in pandemic times already makes us feel tired, Is not it? After all, combining all these commitments with domestic tasks and family life is indeed challenging.
But is it possible to make home office life enjoyable?
Without a doubt, this is what two surveys carried out in 2019 reveal. The first, carried out in the United States by Owl Labs, 71% of those interviewed declared to be happy and satisfied with the remote model. The second, the “State of Remote Work” report, carried out by Buffer and AngelList, with the participation of around 3,500 remote workers spread across the world: 98% stated that they want to continue working from home, and 97% recommend this format to other people.
Maybe now you’re asking yourself: “What about here in Brazil?” Believe me, it's no different. The pushing FIA Employee Experience developed by FEEx in 2020, it proved that 91% of employees from 213 Brazilian companies considered working from home to be excellent or good.
Advantages of working from home
- Flexibility of schedules
- Goodbye to traffic
- Increased productivity
- Cost reduction
- Convenience
- Comfort
- Increase in quality of life
But then, what is this recipe capable of allying home office and well-being? To help you answer, we at B2 have prepared some tips. Check it out!
Focus and strength in goals
To have a successful remote journey, planning, organization and focus are essential. Remove distractions so you can perform tasks within the agreed day. By doing this it will not be necessary to exceed the scheduled working hours.
Invest in free time
One of the benefits of working from home is gaining more time for yourself. Say goodbye to all that wasted time commuting there and back stuck in traffic. Now, you can spend more time with family and friends or read that book you left for later.
Take care of mental health
You can take note, this is one of the main missions. To avoid mixing work problems with other areas, it is very important to take care of your mental and emotional health. Meditation and therapy can be an excellent opportunity for self-care and self-knowledge.
Practice exercises
Let's shake the skeleton! Don't allow a sedentary lifestyle to set in, reactivate your gym plan or drag out the couch and start today. It's essential to keep moving. Still on the body, pay attention to ergonomics and nutrition. Being at home makes it easier to eat
better, right?
Encourage belonging
You remain part of the company. Stay tuned to Corporate App, or other communication channels that the organization usually uses. Participate in activities promoted by the HR and CI teams, and continue in contact with teammates.
To conclude, in study by Robert Half in 2021, 48% of the employees questioned responded that their quality of life improved by 48% by joining the home office. So, do you also want to be part of this group? Well-being and home office can go hand in hand!
