Simple Tips to Maximize Condo Space
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As we spend more time at home through remote or hybrid work, it’s important that we remember that the home, firstly, is our sanctuary for taking care of ourselves. Taking care of your mind and body should always be a top priority when it comes to ensuring that you’re living your best life. Here are 5 tips to help keep your mind sharp and your body healthy from your home office.
Yoga
Whether or not you currently attend a yoga class or have tried from home, I’m sure you’re familiar with the practice. A blend of stretching for the body and meditation for the mind, yoga can boost your mental and physical fitness by improving sleep, busting stress, strengthening your heart, and more. What’s more, many yoga studios bring professional instruction directly to you with both live streaming classes and on demand options. During the winter months, you can reserve indoor space by a large window for a peaceful yoga meditation. Namaste.
Don’t Lose Touch
Working from home means significantly less in-person interactions. Video calling over the phone or the computer gives us the chance to catch up face-to-face, virtually. This is the most efficient way of communicating when we collaborate on projects remotely. Take caution though, as meeting fatigue is real and can happen over time when there are too many meetings. The best way to remedy this is to…
Take a Break
Between completing your job-related tasks, trying to absorb (or avoid) the non-stop news cycle, and potentially keeping your child (or children) busy, working from home can be stressful; give your mind a rest with a nap, listening to some of your favourite music, reading from a magazine or book, or even taking a relaxing shower or bath. Studies show that even just a minute of deep breathing can relieve stress.
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Plan Your Meals – And Enjoy Them
You’ve likely stocked your pantry up. Spending more time at home through remote or hybrid working means we spend more time being in close proximity to that stockpile, which might make you more inclined to snack more frequently. Resist the urge to snack by creating a schedule and prepare for meals in advance. Eating at home doesn’t mean you can’t eat well either; there are many, many tips on how to make hearty (and healthy) comforting meals.
Stay Clean
Staying healthy means sticking to a cleanliness regimen. One of the simplest habits that we often overlook is washing your hands properly. Regularly disinfecting high-trafficked surfaces like countertops, doorknobs, bathroom utilities, light switches, phones, gaming controllers, and remotes are other great habits to work into your cleaning routine.
This article was originally published on Sotheby’s International Realty’s Extraordinary Blog and has been updated for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada on January 31, 2022.
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