Even though working from home has many benefits, a lot of people are missing the fun factor that came with being around coworkers. Whether it was pleasant conversations or exciting company activities, there is a lot to miss about office work. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make working from home more enjoyable, which we will be going over in this blog post.
Set Up Some “Fun-Focused” Video Calls
Since you don’t have much interaction with coworkers while working from home, this should be the first thing you do. Talk to your boss about setting up a weekly meeting or two to talk to each other about non-work-related activities. You can even try to play some games with each other over video chat.
At the very least, you should still try to keep in contact with those you were close to in the office, even if that means meeting up to do something after work. It’s difficult to feel like a team when you don’t interact with each other regularly.
Experiment With Your Desk Setup
Since the company doesn’t own your current work desk, you have a lot more freedom to do what you want with it. You can set up all the decorations you desire or give it a vibrant coat of paint. Do whatever you feel is right to liven up your work environment.
You can also try some things with your chair. A common idea some people enjoy is using a yoga ball as a seat so you can stretch while you work. You could also try standing while you work. Our desktop standing desk converters are perfect for first timers since they’re easy to use and cheaper than buying a new desk.
Create a Work Playlist
Listening to music at work is nothing out of the ordinary, but now that you can do so without needing to wear headphones, a lot more people are starting to take advantage of this opportunity. Having the ability to blast music while on the job is a unique experience. Make sure you plan your music out wisely, though.
Depending on what you do, certain types of songs might be more distracting than others. That’s why it’s good to fill your playlist with instrumental songs or ones that have an overall calming tone to them.
Have Fun With Your Breaks
Most jobs don’t have you constantly working for a whole eight hours, which is why the final thing you can do to make working from home more enjoyable is to be creative with your breaks. Being at your house opens you up to a lot more possibilities that you wouldn’t have in the office. You can go on a short walk through your neighborhood, drive to a local restaurant for a quick snack, or do any number of things that you would typically do at home in your free time. Whatever you choose, all we ask is to make sure it doesn’t interfere with your work. Breaks are critical, but they can be detrimental if used too often.