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Who would’ve thought that the saying “too much of a good thing is bad” would ring this true?
Let’s face it, the novelty of staying at home is fast waning and when you’ve watched all 10 seasons of Friends (twice), ate way too much comfort food and took so many naps to rival even the laziest of felines, something has got to give.
Instead of succumbing to boredom and the endless cycle of naps and snacks, challenge yourself to something new and exciting. Staying productive is the best and fastest way to distract and beat your imminent boredom.
Creatures of habit
While working from home sounds like a dream come true, having a consistent routine can be very helpful – especially when the lockdown has been lifted and your daily commute ensues.
The best way to avoid completely messing up your routine is to continue following it. Set your alarm and wake up as you normally would, get dressed, have breakfast and follow your usual weekday routine. Granted Rome wasn’t built in a day and with chilly autumn around the corner, being productive can be as simple as changing out of your PJ’s and running a comb through your hair.
A quiet place to gather your thoughts
While some might consider it a luxury to be working from home – enjoying the peace and quiet, away from the busy office environment – others are now faced with an influx of distractions, overfriendly pets and little busy bodies fighting for attention. However, it’s business as usual for many South Africans and when there’s only one person who can get the job done, you need to find a quiet place to jump on urgent matters and join conference calls as needed.
Ideally, your home office should be quiet, well-lit and have good air circulation to ensure your brain continues to tick as it should. Besides, you never know who is planning a sneaky Skype call and being caught in PJ’s snacking on the couch really isn’t cute.
Stay connected
Social distancing isn’t very beneficial to an active social life. Going out on the weekend with the guys or girls, date night during the week and Sunday lunches with the fam is really taking a back seat and you find yourself feeling a little disconnected from the ones you hold so dear.
Luckily, we live in the 21s century where technology reigns supreme and Wi-Fi is more abundant than ever before. Apps like Google Hangouts makes connecting with friends and colleagues a lot easier.
What’s important is to keep busy, stay positive and opt for home-bound chatter with the persons most dear to you. Stay connected, stay safe and save South Africa.
