Infuse Issue 11 May 2020 | Page 20

"...boost productivity
with a short
stretching break or
a trip to your kitchen
to brew a homemade
cuppa every hour."
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Stay connected
When you’re working remotely,
communication is key. A quick phone call
with your manager to start and end the
day is a great strategy, as is regular team
catchups via Zoom or Skype. To create a
new sense of belonging, you could even
organise lunch or a coffee break via video
conference to cover the usual office chit-
chat, or a virtual Friday afternoon pizza
party to keep up the camaraderie.
3. Have a dedicated
working space
Get some fresh air…
Cabin fever is real when WFH. To make it
a little easier, set yourself up in a space
with natural light and a window that you
can open for fresh air. Make sure you get
outside at some point during the day, too,
even if it’s just to sit on your balcony or
walk the dog around the block.
Create a work-only zone away from the
lounge, bedroom and kitchen bench.
Having a dedicated workspace will help
you to associate that specific location with
work – you won’t be tempted to flick on
the television to catch up on last night’s
episode of your favourite program or open
the fridge just because you can! Another
bonus is that once you shut down your
computer and leave your workstation at the
end of the day, it’ll be easier to get back
into ‘home mode’.
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4. Take regular breaks
When you’re in the office, it’s easy to strike
up a conversation with a colleague at
the water cooler or head outside for five
minutes to grab a coffee – but when you’re
WFH, these opportunities are few and far
between. Instead, boost productivity with
a short stretching break or a trip to your
kitchen to brew a homemade cuppa every
hour.
© Dietitian Connection
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