As you probably know, working from home has some really nice benefits, especially if you’re a parent. However, when the holiday season arrives, being in a situation where your office is the same as your living space can prove to be quite a nightmare. Luckily for you, here are a few tips on how to avoid this.
It’s All In The Balance
Being a stay-at-home employee is usually associated with an efficient, low-stress, and practical environment.
But when Christmas, New Year’s, and everything that follows are introduced, that same environment gets exposed to chaos, anxiety, and too many responsibilities.
Wrapping gifts, preparing meals, or simply spending time with your friends and family can’t be easily done when you’re needed at work.
In fact, a recent survey claims that nearly 40% of Americans can’t find a proper way to juggle the office with the holidays.
If you don’t want to be in those 40%, try doing some of the following.
The healthiest thing someone who works from home can do (regardless of the holidays) is having two separate modes. While in family mode, make sure your work is packed away behind a closed door so you don’t fall into temptation of putting a few extra hours at the office.
Creating schedules, to-do lists and plans can help your work as much as it can help your personal life. By creating one of these, you minimize the chance of having to work when everyone else is at a family dinner, and vice-versa.
Finally, get rid of distractions. Being wired to the office no matter where you go has its benefits, but it will only distract you from spending time with your family when the holiday season is at large. That’s why if you’re not working, make sure you turn off every device that might accidentally pull you into the office.