Tired and bored of the same workspace. Staring at the scene?
Is there nothing new in your work life that could excite you to the point that you are losing interest in the work you once liked?
Then you should stop yourself from being burned out!
Remote working, in the beginning, might have looked like an exciting prospect offered on a silver platter, but as time went by, it started becoming a staple dish. But, freelancers have been remote working for a long time now. So, how are they managing it?
Here is some great advice on how to entertain yourself during and after work and not get engulfed in the monotony of things.
Table of Contents
1. Find Unique Workspaces
Yes, when work from home first commenced, you got very excited. Brought a study desk from Ikea, built it up yourself, and created the perfect workstation. But, a few months down and the monotony of the space was not doing it for you.
You will find many freelancers getting out and working in cafes, libraries, or just outdoors to get the taste of a new space. You will even find community space around you, where you will find people remotely working.
So, keep changing your workspace every time you feel boredom creep in and compromise your level of energy.
2. Don’t Forget Socializing
Just because you are cramped in the same space for more than eight hours doesn’t mean you should adopt a life of isolation. Try getting out more often after work, either alone or with your friends.
However, if you are too tired, then have a night in self-care, or call your friends for a much-needed movie night. These are not the kinds of movie nights where you are still fidgeting on the internet. This is the kind where you put down your phones, download the movie for free from pirate bay, and turn off your wifi.
A time spent in reality, and not some virtual world.
3. A Playlist For Different Moods
Music is like food to the soul, and if you are someone who is having trouble getting into the right mood, then try music playlists. Download all the free music from the link above, and make your favorite workplace, depending on the mood you need to work with.
Sometimes you need soft music, and other times you need something angsty to wake you up from dizziness. We even have people listening to Mozart to increase productivity.
4. Having A Flexible Schedule
Flexible scheduling is one of the best parts of remote working because, at the end of the day, if the work is done within the deadline, you do not have to get ready and sit in the same place for hours to work.
Yes, when we have meetings, something could be worked around that. But, other than that, if you are a night owl, and your work consists of editing, creation, and admin work, then get them done in the morning, and take your much-needed afternoon nap after that.
5. Self-Care Time
Self-care is an important part of anyone’s life, and if you are not yet in a self-care regime, this remotely working time is a perfect time. Once you are done with all your work, maybe go out for a walk, and then in return, start your night routine.
This will give an illusion of you returning home and finally beginning your time of relaxation. Plus, always keep your workstation away from your place of rest.
Get The Work Done!
No matter what happens, you have to understand that remote working means you are spending more than half of your time in the confines of your house. Yes, this kind of work has its advantages, but it’s inevitable boredom as well.
That is why you need to make your own fun, and when you are confined to one space with tons of restrictions, it is actually easier. Try it!
samanvya