Working from home is causing workers nationwide to feel the pressure to be constantly available. The responsibilities of everyday life (paying your mortgage, cleaning the house, etc.) remaining constant and the addition of homeschooling and caring for the sick or elderly are weighing heavy on Americans during this trying time. Being able to balance working from home and the ever-growing home life responsibilities has many people feeling burnt-out.
In order to feel happier and more energetic with all these restrictions on us, its important to designate time during the day and space within your home for yourself. Not every room and every hour of the day should be associated with work, but instead time needs to be taken to relax and recharge. In addition it’s important to take care of yourself through hydrating, eating well, exercising, and engaging with other people unrelated to work. When the work day is over it’s important to unplug and not have your mind in a constant state of worrying about work. Staying happy and healthy during this pandemic will help us all get through!
