If you’re used to working in an office and only an office, suddenly working from home can throw you and your productivity off track.
Kids are now running around in the background of your conference calls, the dog is barking, the audio quality is spotty at best, and your partner may or may not start driving you crazy. Welcome to your new routine.
Today we’re sharing our top tips for staying productive, stress-free, and pain-free while working from home.
Work from home tips:
- Get dressed: You may be tempted to stay in your pajamas all day, but showering and getting dressed will help you focus and get ready to start your work day.
- Stick to a routine: Where possible, build a routine or stick to one you would have if you were at work.
- Get outside: There is no need to stay cooped up indoors all day, try to get some fresh air by taking a walk or sitting outside. It can help you provide a fresh approach to the tasks on your list.
- Create a space: To help you focus, create a place at home where you will do most of your work. It should be built for productivity, not just comfort.
- Connect: Try having real conversations on the phone instead of just instant messages and emails, this can be much more inspiring and helpful when you are in isolation.
- Use software tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc. to enable collaboration both for work and for connecting with family and friends.
- Take breaks: Spend 2 minutes every few hours with your Topmet to awaken your senses and help you recharge from that 3pm slump.
- Standing Desk: Whether it's boxes or books, there are many ways to create a standing desk in your home, helping you maintain good posture while working.
- Schedule: Do your chores at the same time you would if you were going to the office.
Where should I use my Topmet while I'm sitting at my desk?
- Shoulder
- Trapezius and neck
- Lower back
- Hands and forearms
- Legs
When treating a narrow area for the first time, float the Topmet gun over the area for 30 seconds, then breathe and move across the treated area. Repeat if necessary.
When we talk about percussive therapy we enter the field of innovation. In fact, the protective effect on the tissues that it gives TopMet massage gun is unmatched. According to scientific studies, therefore, this therapy reduces inflammation and muscle swelling due to a sedentary lifestyle and It also improves loss of mobility due to stiffness.