13 ways to practice self-care when you work from home
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Sharon Feiereisen,Sharon Feiereisen
Apr 17, 2019, 01:36 IST
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If you work from home, make it a point to schedule breaks to ensure you go outside and stay active.
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Working from home is not as easy as it sounds.
You may not have a rigid work schedule, but too much sitting and spending too much time indoors can have adverse effects on your physical and mental well-being.
According to entrepreneurs who work from home, it's important to stay hydrated, work out, find some social interaction, and most importantly, go outside.
When working from home, it's imperative to create boundaries and self-care rituals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
When your living space is also your working space, it's particularly easy to fall into the bad habit of never turning off - and that's not good for your mental or physical well-being.
Whether it's working out, meditating, taking a warm bath, or indulging in a skincare routine, it's important to nourish mindfully.
We reached out to entrepreneurs from a variety of fields and asked them for their best self-care tips for people who work from home.
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Here's their best advice.
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Set boundaries between your home and your work
Stock your fridge with nourishing snacks
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Work out — even if it's just walking
Take a lunch break
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Create a meaningful morning routine
Have a designated workspace
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Get up and move around when possible
Get dressed every morning like you're going to an office
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Have a solid skincare regimen
Set a sleep schedule
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Meditate
Get enough water and fresh air
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Take a relaxing hot bath
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