Boosting Productivity: Unleashing the Power of Movement to Beat the Work-from-Home Boredom's
Working from home can be very dull at the times. Without coworkers around to chat with or a change of environment, the boredom inevitably sets in. This waning motivation and also disengagement negatively affect the productivity. When we feel very bored, the productivity plummets.
The good news is that simple physical activity is an very effective antidote to the boredom that counteracts waning productivity. Movement boosts the energy, stimulates the brain, and makes repetitive tasks a lot more interesting. Even activities as minimal as getting up from your desk and walk around or stretch also break the monotony and enhance productivity.
Here are some easy ways to incorporate more movement into your work-from-home routine to conquer boredom and boost productivity:
Take Frequent Micro-Breaks. Instead of working for hours on end and burning out, take regular 2-5 minute movement micro-breaks every 45 to 60 mins. Get up and walk around your place, stretch, do 10 jumping jacks and 10 squats. These quick bursts of activity reset the focus.
Do desk yoga and also bodyweight movements. Practice simple yoga poses and bodyweight moves like the shoulder rolls, calf raises, and also glute bridges while at your desk. Flow through a few downward dogs, forward folds, twists and also lunges right in your home office space.
Use Active Sitting/Standing Desks. Invest in a standing desk converter or an active sitting option that allows for much more movement like an exercise ball chair, wobbley chair or flex seat disk. Shifting positions often keeps you energized.
Dance Breaks. When that mid-afternoon energy lull hits, turn up some fun tunes and freestyle dance to bring back your own zest and motivation. Dancing gets your whole body moving and releases so many mood-lifting endorphins resulting in even more creativity and drive.
Go for Regular 5-15 Minute Walking Meetings. Instead of the typical stale video meeting, suggest many walking meetings with the co-workers for a change of pace. Strolling outdoors with some fresh air is very invigorating. And the studies show we retain more information when learning while walking.
Schedule Exercise Appointments. Just as you schedule work meetings, schedule 30-60 minute workout appointments for yourself a few times a week – whether it’s taking an online exercise class, using home equipment like a Peloton bike, going for a jog or doing a home strength training circuit. Moving your body more outside of the work hours sets you up to fight any boredom and also boost energy and
engagement during the work hours.
Incorporate stretching sessions, agility ladder drills, dance breaks or even shoot some hoops outside to spice up your day. Keeping your body active throughout the day keeps your mind sharper, mood lifted and the motivation high for fighting work-from-home boredom. Unleashing more movement in small ways yields huge dividends in the banishing of boredom and sustaining productivity.