Staying Healthy When You Work From Home

Working from home is a dream for many people - the flexibility to determine your work schedule is tempting, after all! However, with flexibility comes a need to be disciplined... not just about your job or business, but also when it comes to your health.

People who have worked from home can tell you that it can be a challenge to tear yourself away from your work. It's so convenient to do "just one more thing...". But sitting around, glued to your keyboard, isn't the healthiest way to live, especially if you start to forget to eat, take breaks, or move around. No matter how much you love your work, your health is important. Make sure you:

Eat - and eat healthy. It's too easy to grab an unhealthy snack. Keep some healthy foods like fruit nearby so that you can quickly grab a piece when you get hungry.
Exercise! Yes, it can be really hard to motivate yourself to pack, get dressed, and go to the gym when your office is just steps away from your bedroom. Get a friend to meet you at the gym -- you'll be much less likely to skip if someone's waiting for you. Or join an exercise class and enjoy the opportunity to socialize, something that most stay-at-home workers don't get much of during the day.
If you'd rather not go to a gym, then schedule a walk in the fresh air every day. Or get a portable piece of exercise equipment (for example, an exercise ball, or grips to exercise your hands...). Use them when you have a few moments of down-time.
Exercise will get your blood moving again, help you clear your mind, and make you feel better. Plus it helps to ward off the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and other health problems.
Take breaks! And that includes taking a short snooze if you need one. It's much easier to be productive when you're well-rested.

Make health a priority and you'll enjoy better productivity too.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Angela operates the Home Based Work website, which offers practical tips and articles for people seeking a way to work from home. Visit www.homebasedwork.com for more information, opportunities, and useful resources.