Working from home or running a business at home with deadlines to meet: how to stay well (physically and mentally)

TIPS & RESOURCES

Make time for yourself when you have a busy schedule

🟡 try to have at least one day or two half days when you do something FUN and relaxing in a very different way from the business activities. You need to recharge the batteries

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🟦 have a clear mandate that your health is the number one priority – if you are ill or tired mentally, you will have diminishing returns on concentration, focus and energy – you must invest in yourself first

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Techniques for combating loneliness and that feeling of doing it all alone

🔴 use co-working spaces one day a week/fortnight/month, however it fits your calendar. Find one that suits your style – it needs to be welcoming, with like-minded people who will be positive and respectful of your need to balance work with in-person connections.

Then wait for friendships to begin to flourish as you share highs and lows of everyday life

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🟩 co-work online with a “buddy” – put a shoutout on LinkedIn or your prefered platform - there are a lot of people in the same situation.

A "coffee chat" online first establishes that you feel comfortable and can agree parameters about how you use your time together eg. Quick chat about how you are and then bursts of concentrated work for the rhythm of time that works for you on that day, then check in with each other, have a drink

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Back to focused work when refreshed - and often this is a useful discipline to learn - your buddy will keep you from being distracted.

After your agreed session time, feed back with each other and share the reality – you may feel frustrated, the other person could have cracked a problem and that gives you a boost – it’s sharing the pains and the gains!

Unleash the positive impact of

🟡 getting outside for light and air! Wherever you are, and if you can, engage with green space/nature in some way

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My YouTube playlist Coping skills for well-being: https://www.youtube.com/@canalsidelifecoach/playlists

My Guide to Dealing with stress

🔺🔻 microbreaks – getting up from a desk and physically moving 🏃‍♂️‍➡️
– good resource: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthru-immersive-microbreaks

Avoiding burnout

Read this article on how to establish healthy routines and stay motivated

Watch my 1 minute video Balancing Life and Work on my YouTube channel - please subscribe, thank you :)

🟡 Use Pomodoro as a time management technique

I contributed to an article "Wellbeing tips for small business owners and lone workers"

Published: 04 June 2025 on the #BGWM website

Wellbeing at any age

Connect with others

Spend time with friends and family, join social groups, or attend local events:

Meet a friend/s for tea or coffee: in real life or online - a "coffee chat" is easy to arrange and most people say yes if they work at home on their own

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Join a local club or group: Connect with like-minded people. There are lots of ways to find activities – try Meetup for real human connections, or online to go national or international!

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Go to an event or gathering IN REAL LIFE - it feels good to be with others, especially if there is laughter

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STRONG social networks are important to a good quality of life:

• Your trust in your ability to handle challenges and find meaning in life is built and promotes resilience

• During stressful times, you become more attuned to others' struggles

• Sharing your burden feels more natural, making it easier to reach out for help

By prioritizing self-care and making conscious choices, you will renew your sense of purpose and give yourself the best chance to enjoy life

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