4 Ways to Cope With Working From Home When You’re A Social Butterfly.

It is no secret that I am not a fan of working from home. Before the pandemic, I already had this experience, and it was a dreadful time in my life. I didn’t have the will or drive to do anything. This time around, I’m blessed to have a job; however, the stress with it is also real.

I loved driving to the office, sunroof open, music loud (usually trap music to pump me up - lol), with my coffee and delicious meal preps in tow and ready to go. Since losing all of my weight, I began to dress up in heels more, and I would walk three flights to get to my desk happily. (Sometimes out of breath, however, I made it!) I would go to my area to place down my work items, walk to the break room, put my food up and, make coffee if I drank all mine from home. I would have my music in my ears, make my quick rounds (not always fast-lol) to my familiar peeps and, head to my desk to kill the day. Lord, I miss this routine. However, I am making the best of the situation. So, I am going to give you four ways to cope with working from home when you’re a people person like I am.

1.) Listening to music.

Depending on your job function, this may or may not be possible. If it is, it is a Godsend! Being able to listen to your favorite station and work is a good mixture for success, not only for you but for your team as well.

2.)Take a Break.

You may want to stay behind the screen, and give in to the pressure to get it all done immediately. Aht, Aht. Nope. The sense of urgency has changed, and it’s almost as if they want you to complete tasks 2.5 times faster like yesterday. You need to set boundaries immediately and take those breaks, lunches, and whatever else you need to be your most functional self.

3.) Create a designated space.

So when all of this started, I have a cute set up in my bedroom. Which; was great in the beginning. After like two weeks, I barely wanted to get out of bed to do anything. Since I live in an apt, I decided to move my operations to the kitchen, and this has helped me transition into a ready to work mindset. I make my coffee, and then I begin my workday.

4.) Talk To Someone-

This item may seem so simple with everyone’s day differing; it can be hard to do. However, it is necessary. I reach out to my colleagues, whom I would visit to catch up to see what is going on. I recently reached out to a coworker whose wife was pregnant pre-COVID to see how he was doing, and their baby looks like Jack-Jack from the Incredibles. That made my day! Babies make you smile but, now I have a story and a great memory to connect with this that will help me when I am having a bad day.

I hope this helps.

How are you coping with working from home?