RESOLVING WORK FROM HOME CHALLENGES

7 Common WFH Issues and Tips for Resolving Them in a Smaller Home

Living in a small space can feel limiting when you are working from home. You may find yourself dealing with a few more obstacles in terms of productivity. But the good news is that there are simple ways to update your home workspace and improve these issues.

To help you deal, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common work-from-home complaints and tips for tackling them with changes to your humble abode. And if that home is short on space, Fred Amendola may be able to help.

Distractions

Spouses, kids, pets, and even neighbors. They can all be major distractions when you are trying to stay productive. You can minimize these interruptions by setting up your small home workspace in an area that faces away from them. If you can’t accomplish this, not to worry! A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can go a long way when it comes to staying focused.

Loneliness

Loneliness is another common complaint among remote workers. If you are feeling isolated, try clearing out some space in your home so that you can get some workouts in between assignments. It can also help to step away from your new work area so that you can catch up with other industry members online or indulge in a little stress-relieving self-care.

Eye Strain

If your eyes feel tired or sore after a long day of working at home, your old computer could be to blame. Updating it to an updated laptop, complete with the latest features and a higher quality screen may help alleviate any discomfort. To avoid budget pains, try to scope out online sales from manufacturers before you buy. That way you can score the best deal on your new tech.

Back Pain

Throwing together a makeshift office and using a kitchen chair may be convenient. But this can also cause pain and discomfort for your back. So in addition to budgeting for a new laptop, also think about picking up a supportive office chair. Look for ergonomic models, like these top picks from New York Magazine. Even a $20 exercise ball chair will be much better for your back.

Weight Gain

When working from home is keeping you busy, preparing healthy meals can be a challenge. That’s why so many remote workers prepare meals ahead of time so that they are less likely to turn to fast food that will lead to weight gain. To save yourself even more time, organize your spices and pantry before you begin your first meal prep session. You’ll be so grateful you did.

Depression

Whether it’s due to loneliness or general worries about the world, it’s also normal to feel down or depressed when you are working from home. Taking the measures mentioned above can help you combat those blue feelings. But you can also give your mood a boost by making calming adjustments around your home. For instance, you only need a little bit of space to set up your very own meditation corner, so look for ways to add more self-care to your small home.

Sleep Issues

Checking emails in bed at night? If so, you could be losing out on some much-needed sleep. That’s why feng shui experts recommend removing all electronics from your bedroom — or at least, the ones that can keep you up at night, like your laptop or smartphone. Keeping this space free of clutter can also improve the quality of sleep. If your smaller space means using your bedroom as an office, look for ways to keep your work area tidy and out of sight at night.

Don’t let your small space leave you feeling frustrated, distracted, exhausted, or down about working from home. With a few simple adjustments, you can banish these common remote work complaints and improve your productivity. Best of all, you’ll be improving your quality of life.

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Natalie Jones

Homeownerbliss.info

natalie_jones@homeownerbliss.info