Having your office just a few steps away from the kitchen brings a lot of benefits but also can introduce some challenges. Having your office right next to the playroom and kids’ rooms – that is even harder! I’ve been working from home for the last 4+ years so here are my three quick tips for anyone working from home these days!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by TRISCUIT Crackers, all opinions are my own.
1. Schedule
Everything! Everything should be scheduled! There are much more things that will fight for your attention now, as you work from home: dirty dishes, piles of laundry, etc. While there will always be unplanned things you have to take care of, the more you can organize and plan, the more productive your day will be. Find what works for you: simple pen and paper or digital calendars and tools- as long as it works for you- it’s good enough!
2. Snack
This is an important one because, from my experience, during busy days at work I can easily forget about meals. Having some healthy snacks, especially when the mid-day hits, helps me to keep hunger down without falling into the temptation of grabbing something unhealthy. My favorite options are TRISCUIT Crackers because of the variety of flavors they have, ingredients that I can pronounce, and that they are available in every Target store! Sometimes I add cheese and cucumber or avocado and tomato, so variations are limitless here!
3. Stretch
I can not stress this one enough! While standing up (or working on a stand-up desk) helps, but I noticed a huge difference when I started intentionally taking 5-10 min every hour or two to stretch and walk around! This reduced my back and shoulder pain greatly! P.s. walks to the fridge and back are not the best option for this.
In conclusion, I hope you can adjust to this work style, see the positive sides of the experience and be intentional about yourself. Let me know what other tips help you while working from home! Don’t forget to get your TRISCUIT Crackers here (bit.ly/3f5CcsA) and make sure to check the Target App for Circle offers on TRISCUIT Crackers prior to shopping!