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The work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon, which grew widespread during the COVID-19 epidemic, altered the way we used to do things. The tendency not only threw off many people’s work-life balance but also produced a tense climate in most families. As a result of the aforementioned conditions, health concerns — primarily linked to pains — emerged and have now become an endemic of huge proportions for WFH workers. Now that we are in a hybrid form of work, it is critical that we balance our health with both models.
Causes Of Health Implications Due To Work From Home
Offices are designed and built to enable long-term work with assigned workstations; WFH is not. When you work from home, the first thing to go is your posture. While ergonomic chairs support your back at work, at home, many of us are stationed at our dining, beds, or study table-chair sets, neither of which supports your back and the tables are too high or low to work comfortably. 41.2 percent of home workers complain of low back pain, shoulder. 23.5 percent of home workers complain of neck pain as well. There are instances of headaches and dry eye also. All of this adds up to a WFH breakdown.
The transition to WFH is concerning; around 19% of house workers reported persistent feelings of severe disconnectedness, which causes mental well-being to deteriorate. Furthermore, workloads have grown, resulting in regular bouts of worry, stress, and burnout.
Simple Solutions To Cope With WFH Fatigue
Take Breaks
Eye specialists recommend taking a 20-second break after every 20 minutes of work. This not only declutters your thoughts but also relaxes your eyes.
Practice Meditation And Yoga
Nothing beats these for calming and soothing your mind and aligning it with inner serenity. Simple Yoga techniques help strengthen bones, prevent sleeplessness, lower blood sugar levels, and increase metabolism and blood circulation.
Make Separate Workstation
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Have a dedicated work area that is both far away from your bedroom and is refreshing and pleasant. To avoid insomnia, you must make your mind aware of the distinction between your working and sleeping areas.
Include Superfoods In Your Meals
Eating well-balanced and nutritious meals not only keeps you healthy but also increases your productivity. Do not miss meals, eat on schedule, and have nutritious snacks. Some of the superfoods that may be eaten for strong bones and a balanced mind include Sabja Seeds, Flax Seeds, Ginger, Turmeric, and Berries
Written by : Saumya Singh
Author’s bio
Saumya Singh is a budding lifestyle and entertainment journalist. She believes that lifestyle journalism is not everyone’s cup of tea. She holds the view that just like hard stories, covering soft stories also deserves their appreciation because it is a part of journalism that appeals to the masses.
