Healthy Working
Taken the plunge and set up your own office? Then check out our tips on how to keep your nine-to-five in tip-top shape.
The key to healthy working is to find out what works for you. But it needs to be a considered approach that caters for all your practical and personal needs.
In the workplace, it’s surprising how much has already been decided for you- whether it’s management culture, building dynamics or even the odd occupational psychologist
Suddenly finding yourself adrift from the office and its pre-ordained structures can be disorientating. But by making a few simple adjustments and with a bit of forward planning, you’ll find you can have it all- a structured working environment, with the flexibility to manage where and when you work.
Desk space A good, comfortable working environment is essential if you want to stay motivated. Make sure there’s plenty of natural light in the room and add task lighting with Anglepoise desk lamps. Once you’re set up, keep the area organised and tidy. Then when you’re not working, try to stay away from this area.
Creature structure Make a plan of the day each day and stick to it. Give yourself regular deadlines and don’t forget to schedule in breaks. Whatever rules you make for yourself, make sure other people know about them. If your hours of business are 9am to 6pm, let everyone you work with know and avoid reading or replying to emails after this time.
Clocking off When the working day is done, learn to switch off. Set boundaries between your work and personal life, and remember- you don’t have to be available all day, every day. Try an activity that helps you switch from work to home mode, whether it’s walking the dog, calling a friend or a quick game of Angry Birds.
Stay
connected If you spend all day chained
to your desk or driving from one appointment to the next, there is all the more reason to make sure you keep in contact with others. Instead of burrowing away like a mad scientist, get involved with online groups- be it through forums, social networks like LinkedIn, or collaborating hubs such as Huddle.
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