{"id":16695,"date":"2022-02-01T09:07:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T14:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/?p=16695"},"modified":"2022-02-16T11:00:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T16:00:01","slug":"5-ways-to-keep-your-mind-and-body-healthy-while-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2022\/02\/01\/5-ways-to-keep-your-mind-and-body-healthy-while-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy While Working from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As we spend more time at home through remote or hybrid work, it&#8217;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\u2019re living your best life. Here are 5 tips to help keep your mind sharp and your body healthy from your home office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yoga<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/362-198-Street-Langley-BC-sothebys-international-realty-canada.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/fraser-valley-real-estate\/langley\/431150\/\" target=\"_blank\">362 198 Street, Langley, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Whether or not you currently attend a yoga class or have tried from home, I\u2019m sure you\u2019re 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\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Lose Touch<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4556-Eagleson-Line-Cavan-Monaghan-ON-sothebys-international-realty-canada.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/ontario\/central-ontario-real-estate\/cavan-monaghan\/694347\/\" target=\"_blank\">4556 Eagleson Line, Cavan Monaghan, ON<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>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&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Break<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/62-Ch-du-Boise\u0301-Lac-Beauport-QC-sothebys-international-realty-canada.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/quebec\/capitale-nationale-real-estate\/lac-beauport\/799039\/\" target=\"_blank\">62 Ch. du Bois\u00e9, Lac-Beauport, QC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/interior-design-gallery\/hearth-and-home\/20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a4\">Take your power nap on a cozy bed&nbsp; &gt;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan Your Meals \u2013 And Enjoy Them<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3015-Rue-de-la-Promenade-Sainte-Foy-Sillery-QC-sothebys-international-realty-canada.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/quebec\/capitale-nationale-real-estate\/sainte-foy-sillery\/741562\/\" target=\"_blank\">3015 Rue de la Promenade, Sainte-Foy-Sillery, QC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>You\u2019ve 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\u2019t mean you can\u2019t eat well either; there are many, many tips on how to make hearty (and healthy) comforting meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Clean<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/126-Cranridge-Heights-SE-Calgary-AB-sothebys-international-realty-canada.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/alberta\/calgary-and-foothills-real-estate\/calgary\/809597\/\" target=\"_blank\">126 Cranridge Heights SE, Calgary, AB<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Staying healthy means sticking to a cleanliness regimen. One of the simplest habits that we often overlook is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/reduce-spread-covid-19-wash-your-hands.html\">washing your hands properly<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>This article was originally published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/5-ways-to-keep-your-mind-and-body-healthy-while-working-from-home\">Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty&#8217;s Extraordinary Blog<\/a> and has been updated for Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty Canada on January 31, 2022.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking care of your mind and body should always be a top priority when it comes to ensuring that you\u2019re living your best life, but in these trying times, it\u2019s more important than ever. If you\u2019re beginning to feel trapped and stagnant as you adjust to working from home, here are 5 tips to help keep your mind sharp and your body healthy from your home office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":18148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[393],"tags":[988,1461,1470,1471],"class_list":["post-16695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-healthy-lifestyles","tag-work-from-home","tag-remote-work","tag-remote-work-space"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Ways to Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy While Working from Home - Sotheby&#039;s International Realty Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As we spend more time at home through remote or hybrid work, its important that we remember that the home, firstly, is our sanctuary for taking care of ourselves.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/?p=16695\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Ways to Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy While Working from Home - 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