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How do you schedule your breaks when working from home?

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Working from home can offer many benefits, such as flexibility, autonomy, and comfort. However, it can also pose some challenges, such as distractions, isolation, and blurred boundaries. One of the key skills to master when working from home is time management, especially when it comes to scheduling your breaks. Taking regular breaks can help you boost your productivity, creativity, and well-being, but how do you plan them effectively? Here are some tips to help you schedule your breaks when working from home.

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1 Set a routine

One of the first steps to schedule your breaks is to establish a consistent routine that works for you and your tasks. Having a routine can help you create a clear separation between work and personal time, as well as avoid procrastination and burnout. Try to start and end your workday at the same time, and block out specific times for your breaks. For example, you can take a 10-minute break every hour, a 30-minute lunch break at noon, and a 15-minute afternoon break at 3 pm. You can also use a timer or an app to remind you when to take a break.

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Candace N.

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While working from home during the pandemic, I had taken 10-minute breaks every other hour to make sure my dog wasn't feeling ignored! I did though take my lunch break every day at the same time to keep me on track and refresh my brain and body. Using this schedule, I returned to work and continued my day without missing a beat.

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2 Vary your activities

Another tip to schedule your breaks is to vary your activities depending on your energy level, mood, and goals. Different types of breaks can have different effects on your performance and well-being. For example, you can take a physical break to stretch, walk, or exercise, which can help you reduce stress, improve blood circulation, and refresh your mind. You can also take a mental break to meditate, read, or listen to music, which can help you relax, focus, and recharge your creativity. You can also take a social break to chat, call, or video conference with a colleague, friend, or family member, which can help you feel connected, supported, and motivated.

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Sydney Hitchcock

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Keeping up with a physical fitness routine ensures I am getting out of the house on a regular basis. When working from home, it's easy to slip into a pattern of wake-work-eat-sleep and repeat. To give myself a mental reset, one day per week (usually Thursday or Friday) I try to do a midday workout. This helps me get regrounded and re-energized after a long week.

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Taryll Davis

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Having a routine when working from home is just as important as having a set routine when going into the office. Try and stick to your set out alarms from the time that you wake up to the time that you have breaks in between. If you working for a solid 35 minutes, try and squeeze in a 7 or 8 minute break (it absolutely helps) - moving around the house, taking a walk outside in the garden or drinking a glass of water or eating a fruit/ snack stimulates your body with movement instead of sitting in one place all the time. Trying to get a short workout in every day, whether it's pilates for 30 minutes in the morning or afternoon (after you are done working), really helps your body to keep a good balance.

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3 Adjust to your needs

A third tip to schedule your breaks is to adjust to your needs and preferences. There is no one-size-fits-all formula for scheduling your breaks, as different people may have different work styles, rhythms, and demands. For example, some people may prefer shorter and more frequent breaks, while others may prefer longer and less frequent breaks. Some people may need more breaks in the morning, while others may need more breaks in the afternoon. Some people may enjoy more structured and planned breaks, while others may enjoy more spontaneous and flexible breaks. The key is to find what works best for you and your situation, and experiment with different options until you find your optimal balance.

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I love to take a break and go stand on the little lake beach near my house and listen to the waves lapping. I can get a one-mile walk with a set of steep stairs in under 15 minutes, which is a great reset during the day.

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4 Evaluate your results

A final tip to schedule your breaks is to evaluate your results and make adjustments as needed. Scheduling your breaks is not a one-time event, but a continuous process that requires regular feedback and improvement. You can use various tools and methods to track and measure your productivity, such as time logs, calendars, goals, tasks, and outcomes. You can also use self-reflection and feedback from others to assess your well-being, such as your mood, energy, stress, and satisfaction. By evaluating your results, you can identify what works and what doesn't, and make changes accordingly.

Scheduling your breaks when working from home can be a challenging but rewarding skill to develop. By following these tips, you can plan your breaks effectively and enjoy the benefits of working from home.

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