How to Stay Healthy and Productive When you Work From Home During a Pandemic

For those of us who were at home during the Coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of simple things that we can do to stay healthy and productive. In this article, I talk about ways to stay safe from disease and also ways to work from home without worrying about the spread of the virus. Avoid Handshakes, Hand Kisses and Hand Hugs. These are the most common virus vectors.

It’s a good idea to avoid touching coworkers or even their clothing. The more you touch someone, the more likely you are to either get sick or pass on the virus. If you have to shake hands, choose one of the following.

1. Use a tissue
2. Use alcohol gel
3. Use hand sanitizer
4. Use your water bottle to wet your hands, then shake hands with them for a few seconds
5. If you are shaking hands with a sick person, use a tissue to wipe your hands. If you do not have a tissue right handed people should hold their left hand out first.

Work from home – shower and look smart!

What’s the best way to stay healthy and productive at home during a pandemic? One of the best ways is to be organized. If it’s not too difficult for you, try to shower daily, shave your face, and look sharp. If you’re lucky enough that there are food supplies stockpiled in your home, then consider cooking some fresh meals that don’t require any electricity.

It is far too easy to sit in your joggers and drag yourself to your desk straight from your bed! Even worse if you wake up and make a coffee and get back into bed to start your work day there? This is a recipe for laziness and depression not to mention very poor productivity!

Work your normal working hours

Maintain your regular schedule . If you normally work 8: 30-5:30, don’t suddenly change those hours. Go to work as you normally do, and if you normally work overtime, don’t change those hours, either. If you need to substitute a sick day (for example, the flu) for an unexcused absence, make it a normal day off. If you need to make up an unexcused absence, don’t change your work hours. If you need to leave early , take an early day off. The point is that if you normally work 8: 30-5:30, don’t suddenly change those hours.

Make sure you have a designated work space

If there is a pandemic and you’re stuck at home, it’s important to make sure you have a designated work space and that you don’t get into the habit of mixing tasks. A designated work space will keep you from muddling up your priorities and making less productive decision. Prepare your environment.

You can’t control everything when it comes to preparing for a pandemic, but you can do your best to get into a position that will get you through it. You can’t get prepared if you’re too tired or too stressed, so take care of yourself. If you need to, find a way to get rest and relaxation such as reading or watching TV.

Keep communicating with colleagues when you work from home

If you work from home during a pandemic, communicate with your colleagues when you can. This is not only helpful in case of an emergency, but it also helps prevent the spread of misinformation. It’s important to keep reminding yourself that if no one else is available for information or contact, you know what they’re dealing with and how best to help everyone. Whether you’re at home or while travelling, it is important to stay in touch with your colleagues and edit your content accordingly. If a pandemic reaches your country, it is best to maintain a minimal amount of contact with the outside world.

Make sure you have access to a great cloud for sharing

You can’t get too paranoid about this, but it is important to be prepared for the worst. If something happens, you want to live in a way that avoids spreading germs and staying healthy. For now, you are just giving yourself the best possible chance. This is not an expensive process. Don’t overthink it! Take what works for you.

Good luck!

Conclusion

In the event of a pandemic, it is important to remain as healthy as possible and stay productive at home. If you have a small business that requires your attention outside of home, then you might want to consider setting up a satellite office either within or out of Canada or wherever you live.