Dr Nashat Shams gives a few tips for managing the stress of working from home

Create a routine

Whether you set your schedule or have specific hours you need to be working, creating a routine can help you manage your time and concentrate better on your work. Create a ritual that indicates the start of your day: This might include taking a walk before you start working, taking a few minutes to stretch, or having a coffee or tea at the start of your day. Set a regular lunchtime: Taking lunch at a particular time every day provides you a much-needed break and grants you time to refuel before getting back to work. Be sure to unplug during your lunchtime so you can enjoy your break fully.

Create a dedicated workspace

Even though it may be alluring to curl up in bed and work, try to create a dedicated workspace where you can only concentrate on your job. Creating specific work and home boundaries can help you mentally shift from home life to work, even if you’re using a tiny corner of your home.

Connect with friends

If you feel isolated working from home, it’s crucial to make an effort to connect with the support system of your life. Because everyone may have varying schedules, set up a fixed time to video chat or call each other and add it to your calendar as a reminder.

Reward yourself

To keep your motivation up, break down tasks into smaller, more controllable steps, and reward yourself for finishing them. The reward can be an easy task.

Protect your sleep

Getting quality sleep at night directly affects your overall well-being, including your ability to work from home productively. Even though it may be tempting to do so, using a screen late at night can modify your sleep patterns and make it challenging to fall asleep.